[TowerTalk] UV resistant wire ties

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > For example, I have 30 year old plastic storage boxes
 > stored outside in the sun that are still going strong.
 > The plastic storage boxes on the market now quickly lose their
 > plasticizer, become brittle, and fall apart under any stress.
 > I read news reports about vendors like Rubbermaid closing
 > plants, etc.
 >
 > "They don't make 'em like they used to".

Unfortunately many of the component chemicals and processes used
30 years ago are no longer available or are not cost effective
thanks to regulations imposed by environmental watchdogs/enviro-nuts
(depending on your political point of view).  That doesn't extend
just to plastics but relates to a long list of materials used in
construction and consumer products.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2014-05-30 11:29 AM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
>
> On 5/30/2014 8:15 AM, Steve London wrote:
>
>> Does any one have the brand and product number of a UV resistant wire
>> tie, proven to last many years ?
>
> In these days of contract manufacturing, there is
> no assurance of consistency in formulation.
> By the time something has proven to last 10 years,
> it is also unlikely to be made on the same production
> line.
>
> For example, I have 30 year old plastic storage boxes
> stored outside in the sun that are still going strong.
> The plastic storage boxes on the market now quickly lose their
> plasticizer, become brittle, and fall apart under any stress.
> I read news reports about vendors like Rubbermaid closing
> plants, etc.
>
> "They don't make 'em like they used to".
>
> Rick N6RK
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