Innovative design and engineered materials make Ty-Rap cable ties the perfect fastening solution where performance really matters. Often imitated but never equaled, Ty-Rap cable ties provide superior performance in any application. TY524M-NDT cable ties with detectable stainless steel locking devices are made of bright blue Nylon 6.6. The locking device is detectable by metal detectors, X-ray equipment, or visual detection. These cable ties are a safety and contamination solution for Food & Beverage processing plants and may aid companies in meeting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) safety standards and the European Union (EU) hygiene monitoring regulations. Thomas & Betts was founded in 1898 by two young engineers from Princeton, Robert M. Thomas and Hobart D. Betts, and is now a leading designer and manufacturer of connectors and components for the electrical and communication market. With over 100 years in the electrical market Thomas & Betts has become a major player in the North American low-voltage products market.