Panduit IMLT152S-C6L StrongHold Standard Stainless Steel Cable Tie
Overview
The Panduit IMLT152S-C6L is a 316L stainless steel standard cable tie from the Panduit StrongHold line — engineered for installations where nylon or carbon-steel ties fail: marine environments, chemical plants, outdoor cable runs, and high-temperature industrial enclosures. At 521 mm (20.5 inches) in overall length and just 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) thick, this tie handles large bundle diameters without the bulk of a heavy-duty band. It ships in packages of 100 (carton quantity 500), making it practical to stock for large cable management projects.
Key Features
- Type 316L Stainless Steel Construction: 316L adds molybdenum to the standard 304 alloy, giving it measurably better resistance to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion. Deploy with confidence in coastal facilities, food-processing washdown zones, or anywhere exposed to salt air — environments where cheaper cable ties corrode and fail within months.
- 521 mm (20.5 in) Length: Long enough to cinch large conduit bundles or group multiple cable runs in server rooms and cable management raceways without splicing two ties together. The 0.25 mm profile keeps the bundle profile low after tensioning.
- UL Listed (File No. E56854): Third-party listing means the tie has been evaluated to UL standards — relevant for commercial installations where inspectors verify component compliance. Skipping UL-listed hardware on listed assemblies can create inspection problems.
- Metallic Finish, Standard Locking Head: The one-piece stainless construction eliminates the separate plastic head that corrodes or cracks on hybrid ties. Fewer failure points in the locking mechanism means the bundle stays secured over time.
- Compatible with Panduit Mounting Tools: Designed for use with Panduit tools GS4MT-E, HTMT, PPTMT, and ST2MT, so you can tension and cut consistently across a large installation rather than relying on manual pull-and-snip. Consistent tension reduces bundle damage and speeds up termination on high-count runs.
- 100-Piece Package / 500-Piece Carton: The 100-piece cable tie pack quantity aligns with typical project-scale purchasing — large enough to cover a substantial run, small enough to avoid excess inventory on smaller jobs. Carton quantity of 500 supports stocking for multi-project depots.
Integration & Compatibility
The IMLT152S-C6L is designed for use with Panduit hand tools GS4MT-E, HTMT, PPTMT, and ST2MT. These tools provide calibrated tensioning and automatic cut-off, which matters on stainless ties — manual over-tensioning of steel ties can nick cable jackets or deform the locking tab. If you are pairing this tie with a Panduit cable management system, confirm tool availability before scheduling the pull; the tie performs best with the matched tensioning tool rather than a generic alternative.
What's in the Box
- 100x Panduit IMLT152S-C6L StrongHold 316L stainless steel cable ties (521 mm / 20.5 in)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the material grade of the IMLT152S-C6L?
A: The IMLT152S-C6L uses Type 316L stainless steel, which includes molybdenum for enhanced resistance to chloride and chemical corrosion compared to standard 304 stainless.
Q: What is the overall length of this cable tie?
A: The tie is 521 mm (20.5 inches) in overall length and 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) thick.
Q: Is the IMLT152S-C6L UL listed?
A: Yes. It meets UL listing requirements under file number E56854.
Q: How many ties come in a package?
A: Each package contains 100 ties. The full carton quantity is 500 ties.
Q: Which Panduit tools are compatible with this cable tie?
A: The IMLT152S-C6L is designed for use with Panduit tools GS4MT-E, HTMT, PPTMT, and ST2MT.
Q: Can this tie be used in outdoor or marine environments?
A: Yes. The 316L stainless alloy is specifically suited for high-chloride environments including coastal, marine, and chemical processing installations where standard stainless or nylon ties degrade prematurely.
The IMLT152S-C6L is a tie I spec on any outdoor or industrial project where I know the environment will fight back. The 316L alloy — not standard 316, but the low-carbon 316L — matters specifically because the reduced carbon content prevents sensitization during welding or exposure to elevated temperatures, which is the failure mode that makes cheaper stainless ties pit and crack in chemical or high-heat zones within a year or two.
Technical Highlights:
- 316L vs. 304 Stainless: The molybdenum content in 316L directly addresses chloride pitting — the most common failure mode for cable ties in coastal telecom huts, rooftop runs, and food-processing environments. This is not a marketing distinction; it is a materials science one.
- 521 mm (20.5 in) Length at 0.25 mm Thickness: The length handles large bundle diameters while the slim 0.25 mm profile avoids the stress concentration a thicker band creates on cable jackets — relevant when bundling shielded Cat6A or coax where jacket integrity affects signal performance.
- UL Listed E56854: On commercial and industrial jobs, the inspector will ask. Having the listing number on the datasheet means you are not scrambling to justify the hardware on the day of sign-off.
Deployment Considerations:
- Pair this tie with a Panduit tensioning tool (GS4MT-E, HTMT, PPTMT, or ST2MT) — stainless ties over-tensioned by hand can nick cable jackets or deform the locking head, creating a bundle that looks fine but loosens under vibration.
- At 100 ties per package and a carton of 500, plan your order quantity against your bundle count before pulling; re-ordering mid-project on a stainless specialty tie takes longer than re-ordering standard nylon.
The IMLT152S-C6L is the right call for rooftop camera conduit runs, marine-rated enclosure wiring, and outdoor industrial cable trays where the tie will outlast the installation cycle — not a general-purpose office bundler.
