Cable Design
The Benefits of Low Pressure Molding in Wire Assembly
One of the best methods custom cable manufacturers have for effectively protecting the many components composing cable assemblies is a process known as low-pressure molding. With investments in state-of-the-art machines like our Low Pressure Molding Machine, the LPMS Beta 300, Meridian is able to produce incredibly strong, custom assemblies that are perfectly suited for their…
Read MoreThe Cable Engineer’s Ultimate Heat Shrinking Tubing and Sleeves Guide
Heat shrinking tubing, aka heat shrink sleeves, are a simple, yet effective, means for providing a range of benefits that increase the useful lifespan of a given cable assembly. Made with various materials to fit the environment, heat shrinking tubing is a fantastic way to “beef up” assemblies. In today’s LiveWire spotlight, we’re highlighting what…
Read MoreAdvantages of Having a Full Tooling Inventory in Cable Production and Assembly
When you make custom cable assemblies for a long time, you start amassing a pretty big tooling inventory to do a wide variety of jobs. In fact, Meridian has over 5,000 existing tools with the ability to create a custom tool whenever a project needs it. Connectors, overmolds, junctions, and more combine with automated, semi-automated,…
Read MoreReverse Engineer Your Existing Cable Assemblies
Ever find an absolutely perfect cable assembly only to find out you can’t get it anymore because the item has been discontinued? Or perhaps you’ve seen a custom cable assembly in action elsewhere and would love to emulate something similar with your own set-up. However you’ve arrived at this situation, the good news is that…
Read MoreUtilizing Flex Cable vs Ribbon Cable in Cable Assemblies
Flex cable and ribbon cable both go by many names but each is employed the world over to power an untold number of electronic devices and systems. The capabilities of these two types of cable have their own set of pros and cons which make each uniquely suitable for a particular project. Today, the Livewire…
Read MoreAnalyzing the Costs to Hire a Wire Harness Engineer
Wire harness engineers may seem like an expensive aspect of a wire harness fabrication project and you may be thinking, is an engineer really necessary for my wire harness build out? However, these professionals have the training, experience, and often the advanced certification required to be able to produce a wiring harness that ensures absolute…
Read MoreConductor Gauges for Custom Design Cables
The right gauge conductors are key to making your custom design cables as effective as possible. It’s no secret that creating custom design cables is the best way to ensure your product or equipment meets all of your specifications. Because the conductor gauge directly affects the flow of electricity or signal through the final product,…
Read MoreCost Effective Custom Design Cables
Generally speaking most people don’t associate custom with cost effective, but they don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Most of the time, if anything is custom it costs more than a standard counterpart. However, in many cases, knowing what to ask your cable manufacturer will help you keep costs in line. It’s no different with…
Read MoreHow to Work with a Cable Assembly Manufacturer When You Have a Tight Budget
A cable assembly manufacturer has many options available that can help you stay in budget and get a custom cable that is right for your situation. Having an unlimited budget to work with when designing a custom cord might seem like the best way to get the perfect end product, but that type of situation…
Read MoreCustom Cable Assemblies with Standard Cables
When designing custom cable assemblies for your product, it’s not always necessary to start from scratch. Custom cable assemblies are designed and extruded for products or equipment when an existing cable does not meet the needs of the application. While stock cable can be inexpensive and easy to source, it doesn’t make sense if it…
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