Main Uses
| Application | Description |
| Wire Harness Lacing | Used to tie and organise cables in aircraft, satellites, military vehicles, and electronics assemblies. |
| Cable Management | Keeps wiring neat, reduces chafing, and prevents vibration wear inside looms and enclosures. |
| Aerospace Wiring | Preferred in aircraft harnesses where plastic ties are avoided due to brittleness, outgassing, or non-compliance with MIL specifications. |
| Electronics Assembly | Used inside control panels and avionics bays for reliable, low-profile bundling. |
🧪 Typical Materials
| Material | Properties | Notes |
| Nomex® (Aramid) | Flame-resistant, high tensile strength, excellent heat tolerance up to ~260 °C | Common for MIL-T-43435 Type I cords |
| PTFE (Teflon®) | Chemically inert, non-stick, excellent at high temperatures | Ideal for harsh chemical or aerospace environments |
| Polyester | Economical, abrasion-resistant | Suitable for commercial or lower-temperature use |
| Nylon | Flexible and strong | Used in general industrial harnessing, not preferred for high-temp aerospace due to melting point (~220 °C) |
All Breyden cords are precision-braided, available waxed or unwaxed, and supplied on spools from 25 yds to 500 yds. Waxed cords improve handling and knot retention during manual tying.
🪢 Common Types – Move to Products page
| Type | Material | Temperature Range | Colour | Specification |
| Type I | Nomex | –60 °C → +260 °C | Natural | MIL-T-43435 Type I |
| Type II | PTFE | –70 °C → +260 °C | White | MIL-T-43435 Type II |
| Type III | Nylon | –40 °C → +120 °C | Natural | MIL-T-43435 Type III |
| Type IV | Polyester | –40 °C → +150 °C | Black / Natural | Commercial Grade |
🧷 Why Use Lacing Cords Instead of Cable Ties? Move to Products page
| Feature | Lacing Cords | Cable Ties |
| Temperature Range | Up to 260 °C (Nomex/PTFE) | Typically ≤ 85 °C |
| Outgassing / EMI | Low / none | Some plastics off-gas under heat |
| Flexibility | Excellent on curved surfaces | Can pinch or stress insulation |
| Aesthetics | Uniform, low-profile bundles | Bulky heads, uneven spacing |
| Compliance | Aerospace & defence approved | Usually non-mil-spec |
Lacing cords offer a smooth, low-profile finish and avoid the sharp edges and plastic degradation common with ties—making them the preferred option for mission-critical wiring.
💡 Selection Tips Move to Products page
✅ Choose Nomex for most aerospace and military projects
✅ Use PTFE for high-temperature or chemical environments
✅ Prefer waxed cords for manual lacing efficiency
✅ Verify traceability and certification (C of C, lot number, test data)
🔗 Related Products Move to Products page
- Lacing Tapes → flat woven alternative (MIL-T-43435 also applies)
- Cable Ties → polymer equivalent for non-aerospace applications
- Heat Shrink Tubing → strain-relief companion product
- Sleeving & Looms → protection for finished harnesses