As electronics in all types of devices from computers to vehicles and planes to medical implant devices get smaller and smaller, managing the cables and wires and ensuring the system continues to function becomes more and more of a challenge.
This challenge is not only due to downsizing, but it is also a factor of needed electronics to be more powerful and to be used for multiple applications. Finding ways to manage the wires and cables to achieve these downsizing and increasing power needs is the role of custom cable assembly manufacturers.
A common mistake is for an Original Equipment Manufacturer to try to save some money and run cables without cable assemblies. By adding cable harnesses and assemblies, it is possible to decrease the cost of production.
Eliminate Waste
When custom cable assembly manufacturers design a cable harness, all wires and cables come as a unit. During fabrication, the wiring is dropped into the system as one unit and attached at specific points. When the connectors are already on the wires, the technician simply connects the required cables and wires without any errors or damage to the wires from pulling them through and around components.
Increase Production Speed
Just as the use of custom cable assembly manufacturers eliminates waste, the same factors also allow for faster production. With the wires bundled together and ready for installation, there is less time spent per installation. Increased production rates drop the cost per unit for production, which can add up significantly on large volume production lines.
Working with a custom assembly also allows for protection of the cables. This can include adding a protective coating for the cables to avoid corrosion or damage by exposure to moisture or humidity, or even to provide shielding for the wires from RF noise in or outside of the system.
