We use them almost daily. They influence our lives. They number in the billions. They are so common that we rarely even think about them: the Hidden Heroes of everyday life.
One hero that can be found virtually everywhere is T&B's revolutionary Ty-Rap® plastic cable tie. Because of its simplicity, ease of use and virtually unaltered appearance since its invention, the Ty-Rap has been added to a unique online exhibit showcasing innovative, ingenious, industrial inventions that have become indispensable in everyday life. The exhibit, "Hidden Heroes, The Genius of Everyday Things," is located on the web at www.hidden-heroes.net.
The Ty-Rap plastic cable tie was introduced in 1958 as a practical way to harness the hundreds of feet of wiring used in aircraft construction. The device quickly became popular in other areas of industry as a quick, lightweight, inexpensive, universal fastener. As the Hidden Heroes exhibit illustrates, cable ties, today, are used everywhere — from automobiles to spacecraft and from major construction sites to backyard gardening. Police officers use them as handcuffs. The Ty-Rap cable tie has even been the inspiration for jewelry, and as the media for works of sculptural art.
The Hidden Heroes project was developed by the Vitra Design Museum of Weil am Rhein, Germany, to showcase simple and innovative products and objects that have stood the test of time. The online tour, during which you will discover the history and stories behind these objects, includes the zipper, thumb tack and Post-its to name a few.
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