Panduit MLTFC2.5S-CP316 Pan-Steel Stainless Steel Cable Ties

The Panduit MLTFC2.5S-CP316 Pan-Steel cable tie delivers marine-grade corrosion resistance for outdoor surveillance, coastal installations, and industrial environments where standard nylon ties fail. Built from AISI 316 stainless steel with full polyester coating, this 9.2-inch tie handles salt spray, chemical exposure, and UV degradation without brittling or stress cracking. The self-locking head design eliminates the need for tie guns in most applications—pull to tension, and the ratcheting mechanism locks at any point along the body. Sold in 100-piece packs (500 per carton), these ties meet UL, CE, and ABS marine standards for installations where failure means rerunning cable or losing uptime.

Key Features

AISI 316 stainless steel construction for marine-grade corrosion resistance

Full polyester coating in black provides additional UV and abrasion protection

Self-locking head design speeds installation and locks at any length along the 9.2-inch body

Compatible with Panduit GS4MT, PPTMT, ST2MT, ST3MT, and HTMT installation tools

UL, CE, and ABS certified for harsh environment applications

100 ties per pack, 500 per carton for volume installations

Standard nylon cable ties degrade in UV, salt spray, and chemical environments within months. The MLTFC2.5S-CP316 uses AISI 316 stainless steel—the same alloy specified for marine hardware and chemical processing equipment—because its molybdenum content resists chloride-induced pitting corrosion. The full polyester coating adds a secondary barrier against abrasion and provides a non-conductive surface layer, critical when bundling cables near grounded metal enclosures or in explosive-atmosphere zones. This combination handles the thermal cycling, humidity, and salt exposure common to coastal IP camera installations, rooftop antenna farms, and industrial control panels where standard ties would require annual replacement.

The self-locking head design means most installers can hand-tension these ties without needing a dedicated tool—pull the tail through the head, and the internal ratchet locks into place. For higher-tension applications (securing conduit to structural steel, bundling armored fiber), use Panduit's GS4MT or PPTMT tensioning tools to achieve consistent 40-50 lb pull force without over-stressing the cable jacket. The 9.2-inch length handles bundles up to 2.5 inches in diameter, typical for trunk runs in cable trays or securing weatherproof enclosures to mounting brackets. Common applications include offshore oil platform camera systems, wastewater treatment SCADA networks, food processing facility IP video, and any outdoor installation within two miles of saltwater.

UL and CE listings confirm flammability and environmental testing; ABS marine certification means these ties meet the American Bureau of Shipping's standards for shipboard and offshore installations. The 100-piece packaging avoids the waste of buying 500+ ties for a single site retrofit, while the 500-piece carton pricing suits integrators running multi-site deployments. When your cable management needs to outlast the cameras it supports, AISI 316 stainless steel with polyester coating is the specified solution.