FAQs
Answers to Common Questions About Products, Supply, and Business Support.
These FAQs are adapted from the old Novoflex site and reorganized into a cleaner, more readable format to help buyers quickly understand how the company works.
Fast Answers for Industrial Buyers
Key questions around products, quality, supply support, and enquiries made easier to scan.
Selection depends on bundle diameter, loop tensile strength, UV resistance for outdoor use, flammability rating, operating temperature, chemical resistance, anchoring or fitment features, and whether reusability is required. The right variant should match the actual installation environment and performance need.
The old FAQ page highlights Nylon, Polypropylene, and Stainless Steel as the main material families used across Novoflex products. It also emphasizes that raw materials are sourced from established global suppliers to support product quality and consistency.
Nylon 6,6 is hygroscopic, so it absorbs and releases moisture depending on surrounding conditions. Moisture level affects flexibility and loop tensile strength, which is why cable ties are processed to maintain a practical balance before installation. Polypropylene and Stainless Steel are far less affected by moisture in normal atmospheric conditions.
The original FAQ lists resistance against a wide range of chemicals including acetone, cyclohexane, heptane, paraffin oil, silicon oil, carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, xylene, and several other industrial solvents. Suitability should still be checked against the exact chemical environment before final selection.
The old site explains that ultraviolet exposure can reduce tensile strength, increase brittleness, cause cracks, and lead to discoloration. To improve outdoor performance, Carbon Black and other stabilizing additives are used, and black variants are positioned as suitable for outdoor use.
Flammability is described using the UL94 vertical burning test, where samples are tested in both manufactured and aged conditions. Based on flame time, self-extinguishing behavior, and whether burning particles ignite cotton placed below, materials are classified into ratings such as UL94 V0 and UL94 V2.
Yes. High temperatures can lead to oxidation, brittleness, and reduced long-term durability, while low temperatures can make parts temporarily brittle until conditions return to normal. The ideal installation range mentioned on the old site is between 0°C and 40°C, with performance after installation depending on the raw material used.
Loop tensile strength measures the load-bearing performance of a cable tie after it is looped and locked. The old FAQ states that Novoflex tests cable ties in line with SAE AS 3367, using controlled conditioning and a mandrel-based tensile test to record the load at which the tie fails.
The old page recommends using these mounts only for light-duty bundling on smooth, straight, clean, and grease-free surfaces. Proper installation involves preparing the surface well, removing the release liner, placing the mount accurately, and applying firm pressure without touching the adhesive area unnecessarily.
The old FAQ explains that products should ideally stay in original sealed packaging, away from direct sunlight, and in cool, dark storage conditions. Packaging is designed to maintain moisture equilibrium for about 6 months after manufacture, and once a packet is opened it should be resealed quickly if not fully used.
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