A cable tie is used for holding items together, primarily electrical cables or wires. Because of their low cost and ease of use, cable ties are ubiquitous, finding use in a wide range of other applications.

The common cable tie, normally made of nylon, has a flexible tape section with teeth that engages with a pawl in the head to form a ratchet so that as the free end of the tape section is pulled the cable tie tightens and does not come undone.

Bolt seals for shipping containers are used to secure high-value cargo, cross border shipments, trailer & container door latches.