Have a look at the Panduit PAT system.  It is a standard item in the
wiring accessories section of their catalog.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Fong [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 11:18 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Automatic cable tie installation machine
>
>      Hi, Technies,
>
>      We manufacture a lot of wire harnesses for electronic system
>      assemblies. Cable ties are used to tie up wires together into
> bundles.
>      A large quantity of cable ties(over 30,000 pcs) are used per day
> but
>      the existing tying operations are done manually. Could anyone out
>      there tell me where I can find some automatic machine to install
> cable
>      ties to wires efficiently? I expect the operator just hold the
> bundle
>      of wires and put into the head of the machine, then a cable tie
> is
>      automatically wrapped around the wire(or at most trigger a foot
>      pedal).Any input will be highly appreciated.
>
>      Regards,
>      KenF
>      Oct 27,99
>
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