Bill -

I don't know what your application(s) are, but from personal experience, I can tell you that calibrated or not, I'd keep them far away from all unprotected fiber optics.  I worked for an OEM years ago where lots of very expensive fiber optic cables were wrecked by Ty-wrap guns.

Bruce Tostevin
Benchmark Electronics
Hudson, NH

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> From: Kasprzak, Bill (sys) USX [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 9:56 AM
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> Subject:      [TN] Attachment of ty-wraps
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I am looking to find what others are doing with respect to tools used to
> install ty-wraps. These tools enable the user to tighten a ty-wrap then cuts
> off the excess portion of the wrap. The tension of the tightness is a
> function of the operator to adjust the tool so that the wrap cannot slide
> back and forth when tightened but not so tight to cause noticeable
> indentation or distortion of the wire bundle.
> 
> In my opinion this is operator controlled and a pre-set controlled tightness
> value cannot be assigned for this process. If some pre-set value were to be
> established, then calibrated ty-wrap tools would be needed. I do no think
> that these tools can be "calibrated" per se.
> 
> Does anyone have experience with the controlled use of these tools for
> tightening ty-wraps?
> 
> Any and all responses are appreciated. Thanks.
> 
> Bill Kasprzak
> Moog Inc. Manufacturing Engineering, Electronics
> 
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