Towards the end of the 20th century, most wire harnessing processes, including insertion of wires into the connectors and bundling of wires, were done manually. Due to the lack of wire harness assembly automation, the manufacturing process took longer than other cable assemblies. Depending on the complexity of the wire harness, production time spanned from…
Why it’s Crucial to Choose a Quality Cable Harness?
Cable harnesses are required for a number of applications and industries these days. Besides, they can be tailored or custom made to meet specific requirements. Over the past few years, the custom wire harness manufacturing industry has developed to a great extent. This has been possible mainly due to advancements in technology. This has eventually…
Custom Cable Harness for the Automotive Industry
Cable harnesses are the critical component in all modern vehicles. They are manufactured in various forms for use in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, two wheelers, hybrid and electric vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs), multi utility vehicles, and off road vehicles. They are crucial for assembling power windows, power door locks, circuit breakers for headlights, back up…
Understanding the Differences between Cables Assemblies and Cable Harnesses
When sourcing or purchasing electronic components, the cable harness and cable assembly are used quite often. So much so, many users believe that these terms mean the same thing. However, this is far from true. There are distinct differences between these two products. Differentiating between Cable Harnesses and Assemblies A simple explanation of both these…
Major Advantages of Custom Wire Harness Assembly
Nowadays, you can have your wire harness assembly and cable components completely customized to your specifications. From different sizes, coloring and labels, to the various functions available, the options are truly endless. However, choosing from the different varieties of wire harness assemblies can be a tedious job. Well, this problem can be taken care of…
3 Major Productivity Setbacks Faced in the Centralized Automotive Wiring System
Centralized automotive wiring system is the traditional structure used to provide electrical connections in automobiles. In this system, the automotive wiring harness forms a star-like structure, where all connections emanate from a single power box. Although this system is used extensively in several large companies, it is slowly becoming redundant. The Role of Fuse…
6 Common Errors Committed During the Assembly of Wire Harnesses
Wiring harness assembly must be executed with extreme care. Any defect in the production process results in overall failure, leading to unexpected incidents. Nonetheless, it has been noticed that, manufacturers commit some common mistakes when assembling wire harnesses. Here, in this blog, the six basic mistakes perpetrated by a wire harness manufacturer are listed. The…
FAQs about Cable Assemblies – For First Time Customers
At Carr Mfg. Co., we get a number of first time clients who are interested in getting wire and cable harness assemblies designed for an application. We also get a number of enquiries from customers who are interested in our products, but do not have a lot of information on their design, operation, and benefits.To…
Basic Steps for Wire Harness Building – Part II
In the previous post, we had discussed the initial steps to building a harness. We began by creating a wiring diagram, collecting the tools, stripping the wires, and cutting and attaching the heat shrink. We also showcased the steps for connecting and crimping the terminal and wire, and shrinking the heat shrink. In this post,…
Basic Steps for Wire Harness Building – Part I
Building a wire harness can be a time consuming and difficult task. There are two basic reasons why a person will choose to create a wire harness – either to improve its overall appearance, or customize it for an application. Every wire harness is different, however, the basics of wire harness construction is pretty much…