I found a great replacement for zip ties...rebar ties.

[Daniel D. Teoli Jr.]

I don't use for rebar; I use them for horticulture work. Zip ties break after a year or so. I've been looking for an alternative. This is a dream tool. If you are looking for an alternative to zip ties and worry about them breaking, try rebar ties. They install very fast. 

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