Panduit BT4M-C0 Dome-Top Miniature Barb Cable Tie, 14.2 In., Black, PK100

Overview

The Panduit BT4M-C0 is a 14.2-inch (361 mm) Dome-Top® miniature barb cable tie molded from UV-stabilized polyamide 6-6 — the workhorse bundle fastener for outdoor wire management runs where standard nylon would degrade under sun exposure and temperature cycling. Rated to 8.2 kg (18 lb) tensile strength and carrying approvals from UL, CSA, and QPL-AS23190 (military), the BT4M-C0 covers a range from light commercial to defense/government wiring applications. Packs of 100 ship as the standard package quantity; the carton quantity is 1,000, making bulk ordering straightforward for large installation crews.

Key Features

• UV-Stabilized Polyamide 6-6 Construction: Standard PA 6-6 nylon becomes brittle and cracks under prolonged UV exposure — the weather-resistant formulation in the BT4M-C0 resists that degradation, making it the right pick for outdoor cable trays, rooftop conduit, and exposed riser runs where a black standard tie would fail within a season.
• 14.2-Inch (361 mm) Working Length: Long enough to bundle mid-size cable groups — think 12–20 Cat6 runs or a mixed power/data bundle on a ladder rack — without stacking multiple ties. Shorter ties force double-wrapping on larger bundles, which adds labor time and inconsistency on production installations.
• 8.2 kg (18 lb) Tensile Strength: Sufficient for secure, vibration-resistant termination of standard-weight cable runs. Not intended for heavy mechanical restraint or cable support; for load-bearing applications, pair with a Panduit mounting base from the GTS-E, GS2B-E, PTS, PPTS, or STS2 family.
• Dome-Top® Barb Head: The low-profile Dome-Top head design eliminates sharp exposed edges after cinching — relevant in high-traffic wire closets or anywhere technicians work bare-handed. The barb locking mechanism provides a positive, ratcheted hold that resists accidental release during cable pulls.
• Multi-Standard Certifications (UL, CSA, QPL-AS23190, RoHS): UL 62275 (file E56854) and CSA-C22.2 No. 62275 (file 31212) cover commercial/industrial electrical installations. QPL-AS23190 qualification means this tie can be specified on military and government contracts that mandate the qualified products list — a spec that most generic ties cannot meet. RoHS compliance removes lead/cadmium concerns for recycling and disposal in regulated jurisdictions.
• Competitor Cross-Reference — TY5234MX: If your procurement or BOM lists a Thomas & Betts/ABB TY5234MX, the BT4M-C0 is the documented Panduit equivalent, allowing direct substitution without re-engineering the bundle.
• Standard 100-Piece Pack / 1,000-Piece Carton: The PK100 unit is the standard procurement quantity. For large projects, ordering full cartons (1,000 pcs) reduces per-unit cost and minimizes reorder frequency mid-job.

Integration & Compatibility

The BT4M-C0 is designed for use with Panduit cable tie mounts and bases: GTS-E, GS2B-E, PTS, PPTS, and STS2. These mount bases anchor bundles to panels, trays, or structures without drilling into cable jackets. When used with an appropriate mount base on DIN rail or wall panels, the tie-plus-mount combination provides a clean, serviceable wire management solution in control cabinets or security enclosures. The BT4M-C0 (often searched as BT4M C0) is not tool-specific — any standard cable tie installation gun compatible with miniature-width ties can be used to tension and cut flush.

Explore the full Panduit wire management catalog for complementary products including cable tie mounts, cable ducts, and hook-and-loop fasteners. For structured cabling runs, see our cable ties and fasteners category. If you are specifying ties for a broader installation, review our cable management guide for bundle sizing and tie selection guidance. Compatible mounting bases and panel accessories are available in our wire routing and protection section.

What's in the Box

• 100x Panduit BT4M-C0 Dome-Top miniature barb cable ties (14.2 in., black, PA 6-6 UV)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What cable tie mounts is the BT4M-C0 compatible with?

A: Panduit documents compatibility with the GTS-E, GS2B-E, PTS, PPTS, and STS2 mount bases, allowing secure panel or structure anchoring without additional hardware modifications.

Q: Is the BT4M-C0 suitable for outdoor installations?

A: Yes. The tie is molded from UV-stabilized, weather-resistant polyamide 6-6, which resists UV degradation and moisture — it is specifically described by Panduit as a weatherproof (intempéries) formulation for outdoor use.

Q: Does the BT4M-C0 meet military or government procurement specifications?

A: Yes. The BT4M-C0 carries QPL-AS23190 qualification, which allows it to be specified on contracts requiring qualified products list compliance.

Q: Is the BT4M-C0 RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The product is documented as RoHS compliant, which restricts hazardous substances including lead and cadmium — relevant for installations subject to EU or equivalent environmental regulations.

Q: What is the cross-reference for the Thomas & Betts TY5234MX?

A: The BT4M-C0 is the Panduit equivalent to the T&B/ABB TY5234MX, making it a direct substitution for BOMs or procurement documents specifying that part number.

Q: How many ties are included per package and per carton?

A: The standard package (PK100) contains 100 ties. Full cartons contain 1,000 ties, suitable for high-volume or multi-run installations.

Jerry Tildsen

The BT4M-C0 is one of those SKUs that looks trivial until you're three months into an outdoor installation and ties sourced from a non-UV-stabilized batch start cracking at the pawl. The UV-resistant PA 6-6 formulation is the spec that actually matters here — at 14.2 inches and 8.2 kg tensile, this tie covers the majority of mid-density bundle scenarios, and the QPL-AS23190 listing means it clears government and defense procurement gates that reject unqualified hardware.

Technical Highlights:

• UV-Stabilized PA 6-6: Weather-resistant polyamide 6-6 resists UV-induced embrittlement that causes standard nylon ties to crack and fail outdoors — the difference between a 1-year and a 5+ year service life on exposed cable bundles.
• QPL-AS23190 Qualification: Meets the military qualified products list requirement for cable tie fasteners — allows direct specification on government, defense, and regulated infrastructure contracts without substitution review.
• Multi-Approval Stack (UL 62275 / CSA-C22.2 No. 62275 / RoHS): Covers US, Canadian, and EU regulatory requirements in a single SKU — simplifies procurement across multi-jurisdiction projects and satisfies AHJ inspections in both US and Canadian jurisdictions without sourcing a separate tie.

Deployment Considerations:

• For panel-mounted or structure-anchored runs, pair with one of the five documented Panduit mount bases (GTS-E, GS2B-E, PTS, PPTS, STS2) — the tie itself does not anchor to a surface; the mount base provides that function, and mismatching to an undocumented base risks pull-out under vibration.
• At 8.2 kg (18 lb) tensile, the BT4M-C0 is rated for bundle restraint, not cable support or strain relief under sustained load — do not use as a primary mechanical support for vertical cable drops or heavy conduit hangers.

This is the correct tie for outdoor security camera wiring runs, rooftop access control cable bundles, or any government/municipal installation where QPL-AS23190 compliance must appear on the closeout documentation.