Thomas & Betts / Catamount

What the brand is and why it matters

Thomas & Betts is a long-established North American manufacturer of electrical fastening and cable-management products whose legacy product names — including Ty‑Rap® and Catamount® — are now part of ABB’s Installation Products business. The product families are widely used in construction, industrial, security, telecom and OEM applications because they offer broad size ranges, common materials and standardized packaging for procurement and stocking.

Main product families and technologies

• Cable ties and fastening systems (Ty‑Rap®): general-purpose and specialty cable ties with mounts and reusable options.
• Catamount® cable clamps and clips (N4NY, N6NY series): molded and plain-edge clamps sized to specific bundle diameters and available with #8/#10 screw-mount holes.
• Extruded and molded grommeting (GRNY, GRPE, GRFR, GSNY): continuous and molded edge grommets in nylon or polyethylene for panel protection available in cut reels and 100 ft rolls.
• Wire protection and mounting consumables: mounts, sleeves and harnessing accessories that integrate with fastening systems.

Typical materials and ratings

Common materials include nylon (often listed as nylon 6/6) and polyethylene. Catalog tables frequently list flammability or UL-style codes and show dimensions and pack quantities (100, 500, 1,000 pieces or continuous 100 ft reels). Buyers should always confirm polymer grade and agency markings on the supplier datasheet.

Common applications by buyer type

• Electrical contractors and low-voltage installers: cable bundling, strain relief and cabinet wiring.
• Facilities and maintenance teams: replacement clips, grommeting and restocking for maintenance.
• Security and telecom installers: low-profile clamps and grommeting for fiber and copper runs.
• OEMs and panel builders: reproducible parts and standardized pack sizes for assembly lines.

Model numbering and identification tips

Part numbers use consistent conventions but always confirm with the datasheet:

• Prefixes identify the family (GR = grommeting, GS = molded grommet, N4NY/N6NY = Catamount clamp lines).
• Material codes (NY, PE, FR) indicate polymer type.
• Numeric values in codes usually correspond to nominal size (catalog tables list these as decimal inch values).
• Suffixes often indicate packaging or color; always match physical dimensions from the product table before ordering.

Sourcing, replacements and procurement language

Record the bundle diameter, clip width/thickness and mounting-hole size when replacing parts. Match material family for environmental requirements and use exact manufacturer part numbers when available. When substituting, specify "equivalent to" along with the physical dimensions and material to reduce ambiguity.

How Safsale helps procurement buyers

Safsale product pages aggregate ID aids that procurement teams use: high-resolution images, downloadable datasheets and catalog pages, pack and reel options, and Q&A or reviews reporting installation experience. Use product images to confirm geometry, download datasheets to verify dimensions and ratings, consult buyer reviews for fit notes and filter listings by material, color and pack size for ordering.

Practical procurement checks

• Verify material and flammability/electrical ratings for code-sensitive applications.
• Confirm mounting method and whether the clip is plain-edge or radiused.
• Order a sample pack when changing suppliers or substituting materials.
• Keep original part numbers and a retained specimen for future cross-references.

Summary: Thomas & Betts / Catamount parts are a standard choice for cable management and panel protection. Accurate procurement depends on matching family/type, confirming dimensions and material, and using Safsale’s images, datasheets and feedback to validate fit before larger purchases.