The military industry requires specialized electronic equipment and machineries for day-to-day operations. Compared to other commercial electronic products, military equipment is ruggedly manufactured, keeping in mind the adverse conditions in the application areas. They are manufactured utilizing mil-spec components, which exhibit superior performance and reliability characteristics. One such component that goes in the assembly of…
Best Practices for Wires and Cable Assemblies
A cable assembly is the lifeline of any electrical system. Even if one cable fails, it will result in costly system downtime. Cable failure is a problem that most industrial organizations face at some point. There has to be a solution to ensure that all electrical processes are running smoothly, and the workflow is maintained….
Testing Your Cable Assembly for Intermittents
Intermittent problems are the most troubling issues that affect the performance of cable assemblies. Most of the cable assembly users simply buy cable harnesses and use in applications without even ensuring that they are electrically tested. Cable assemblies, like any other components are prone to manufacturing defects, which in turn lead to intermittent shorts and…
Best Practices for Organizing Wires and Cables for Businesses
With computers, software, and other electronic machines becoming staples in organization, cable organization should become a high priority on a company’s list of ‘to dos’. Not only can it save your time and money, it can also eliminate the need to trace the cables. Organizing your cables can also help improve hardware air flow. This…
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…
Types of Industrial Cable Assembly as Per the Applications
A cable assembly can be defined as a collection of wires and/or cables grouped into a single unit with connectors attached at both or any one end. In industrial as well as other applications, cable assemblies are used to connect different types of equipment and instruments with each other. At times, the required connectors and…
5 Steps for Complete Obsolescence Management
In today’s fast-paced world, one of the fastest moving markets in terms of new products and designs is the electronics industry. Due to the fast pace, and continual changes, there is always a risk of components and products becoming obsolete. There can be many reasons for this – the technology can change, consumer trends may…
3 Product and Service Offerings for Waterproof Cable Assemblies
Water and moisture is among the greatest foes of cable assemblies. The component of an assembly can suffer from corrosion and mildew damage if exposed excessive amounts of moisture or water. When moisture gets trapped inside a connector, it cause the shields and insulation to corrode. Even if there is no physical damage, moisture can…
Cable Assembly Marking Importance and Methods Used
Cable assemblies are marked with company logos, brand names, serial numbers, date codes, or bar codes for several reasons. The labeling enables easy identification and fast product traceability. The aforementioned information can be created anywhere in individual cables of the assembly, for example, at the beginning, at the end or middle as per customers’ requirements….
Factors to Keep in Mind When Designing & Ordering Custom Cable Assemblies
Cable assemblies comprise the most important part of any electronic application. Hence, it is important to choose the right cable assembly. When designing or buying custom cable assemblies, it is essential that all possible scenarios and working conditions be thought of prior to placing an order. This will allow you to choose a cable assembly…