So, how strong are cable ties really?
If you've ever tried to snap a zip tie with your bare hands, you've probably wondered how strong are cable ties and what exactly they can handle before they give out. It's one of those weirdly impressive inventions that we take for granted until we're relying on one to hold a heavy bundle of wires—or maybe a sagging car bumper—in place. Most of the time, they do the job perfectly, but every once in a while, you'll see one snap like a dry twig. ...