Why Choose the Partex MDT380 Metal Detectable Cable Ties?
The Partex MDT380 is a blue metal detectable, non-releasable cable tie designed for secure cable bundling, fastening and wiring management in industrial environments where contamination control is important. Measuring 380 mm long × 4.5 mm wide, these cable ties combine an extended fastening length with metal detectable functionality, making them a practical solution for electrical installations in food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and other controlled production environments.
As part of the Partex cable management range, the MDT380 is designed to support facilities that use metal detection equipment as part of their foreign-object contamination prevention procedures. Its blue colour provides a highly visible fastening point against many production materials, while its metal detectable construction is intended to improve the likelihood of detection by compatible metal detection systems compared with conventional non-detectable cable ties.
Supplied in a convenient pack of 100 cable ties, the Partex MDT380 is suitable for maintenance engineers, electrical installers, production technicians and equipment manufacturers. Its 380 mm length provides additional reach for compatible cable bundles, while the 4.5 mm width offers a practical fastening profile for industrial wiring and equipment organisation.
Key Advantages
- Metal detectable construction supports foreign-object detection procedures in suitable industrial processing environments.
- Blue colour provides strong visual contrast against many food products, production materials and equipment surfaces.
- Non-releasable locking design provides secure fastening intended to remain in place after installation.
- 380 mm length offers extended reach for larger cable bundles and wiring assemblies.
- 4.5 mm width provides a practical strap profile for industrial cable management.
- Pack of 100 provides a convenient quantity for maintenance, installation and equipment assembly.
- Helps maintain organised wiring in facilities with established contamination control procedures.
- Suitable for compatible applications in food processing, pharmaceutical production and industrial manufacturing.
Key Features
- Partex MDT380 metal detectable cable ties.
- Metal detectable design intended for use with suitable detection systems.
- Non-releasable locking mechanism for secure cable fastening.
- 380 mm overall length.
- 4.5 mm nominal width.
- Blue finish for improved visual identification.
- 100 cable ties per pack.
- Suitable for bundling and organising compatible electrical cables and wiring harnesses.
- Practical for industrial maintenance and equipment installation in contamination-sensitive environments.
The Partex MDT380 is designed for applications where standard cable ties may not provide the detectability required by a facility's contamination control procedures. Metal detectable cable ties incorporate detectable material intended to be recognised by compatible metal detection systems. This can help facilities identify certain cable tie fragments during production monitoring, depending on the capabilities and settings of the detection equipment.
The blue finish provides an additional visual identification benefit. Blue cable management components can be easier to distinguish against many food products and processing materials, supporting visual inspection and housekeeping procedures. However, colour alone does not guarantee that a fragment will be noticed, and metal detectable construction does not guarantee detection of every fragment. Actual detection performance depends on factors including fragment size, orientation, detector sensitivity and the surrounding product or material.
The 380 mm length makes the MDT380 particularly useful where a longer fastening strap is required, while its 4.5 mm width offers a practical option for securing compatible wiring bundles. During installation, tighten the tie sufficiently to hold the cables without compressing or damaging their insulation. As the locking mechanism is non-releasable, removal will generally require cutting and replacing the tie.
Before use, confirm the product's material specification, tensile strength, operating temperature, chemical resistance and any required industry-specific approvals against current Partex technical documentation. Facilities should also validate metal detection performance under their own operating conditions, particularly where contamination prevention is a critical requirement.
Typical Applications
- Food processing machinery cable bundling and organisation.
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment wiring.
- Packaging machinery and automated production lines.
- Industrial facilities operating metal detection procedures.
- Electrical control panels associated with processing equipment.
- Maintenance and repair of contamination-sensitive production machinery.
- Securing compatible wiring harnesses and equipment cables.
- Industrial manufacturing environments requiring visually distinctive cable management components.
