A molded cable assembly offers many advantages over non-molded cables.
A molded cable assembly can often be the best choice for a wide variety of applications. Using an injection molding process allows custom cable manufacturers to create overmolded assemblies that offer customers better functionality than was previously available.
A More Aesthetic Molded Cable Assembly
An attractive appearance isn’t the thing our customers are concerned with when creating a cable assembly. But just as with jacketing material, there are a few benefits to producing a cable that matches the appearance of the associated equipment. Colors that coordinate with the equipment can make replacement cables easy to identify in storage. Custom molding also allows branding, like logos and company names, to be incorporated into the mold. Because the cable is molded specifically for your equipment, you can even choose to create a unique shape that offers enhanced functionality or visual appeal.
Customization Options
A molded cable assembly is a custom product by its very nature, because your cable assembly manufacturer is creating a mold to your specifications. Depending on your budget and the requirements of your equipment, you can choose from a nearly limitless variety of options, including color, jacketing material, and conductor type. Add to this the ability to create a molded connector that creates a perfect, stable fit for your equipment, and you have a product that will provide you with the best possible results.
Enhanced Durability
An overmolded cable can be designed to create seals that are impervious to a wide range of fluids, including water and oil. This allows the finished cable to function in harsher environments with a much lower incidence of premature failure. Additional protection comes from selecting materials that offer resistance to vibration and other types of wear and tear. Working with your cable manufacturer’s engineering team to accurately identify the environmental conditions where the wire will function can result in a molded cable assembly that performs to your expectations.
Conclusion
Choosing to design and produce a molded cable assembly allows you to take advantage of materials and technologies that may not be available with a non-molded solution. Working with a custom cable assembly manufacturer experienced in producing high quality overmolded cables gives you the opportunity to create a finished product that can save money while giving you the exact cable you need for your application. If you’re ready to talk about your next project, contact the team at Meridian Cable. We look forward to hearing from you.