Even the Mars Rover Uses Zip Ties (2021)
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- NASA's Perseverance rover landed on Mars after 10 years of development and a 7-month journey.
- The rover uses high-performance Ty-Rap zip ties made of Tefzel ETFE resins to secure wires and equipment.
- Ty-Rap ties are durable, radiation-resistant, and can withstand extreme temperatures, making them ideal for space missions.
- These ties have been used in previous NASA missions, including the Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity rovers.
- ABB, the manufacturer, has supplied NASA with these ties since 1973.
- The aquamarine-colored ties on Perseverance can handle 2,000 times more radiation than nylon.
- Ty-Rap ties are available commercially, with a pack of 100 costing less than $30 at Home Depot.