Being clear about what you need at the start of your project is key to a successful relationship with your custom cable manufacturer. Regular readers know we stress good communication with your custom cable manufacturer throughout the design and manufacturing process. More information, especially during the design phase, can help the team address potential issues… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Do you know the difference between custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses? Unless you are an electrician or electrical engineer, you probably haven’t thought much about the differences and similarities between custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses. It’s not a subject that tends to come up in everyday conversation. Unless, that is, you need to… Continue Reading
How many cycles can a custom coil cord handle? How long will it last? When designing a custom coil cord, we get asked questions like this all the time. Of course it depends on the coil cord and the operating environment, but we can assure you the answer is between one and a few million.… Continue Reading
The coil cord design process is not complete until proper testing has been performed. The purpose of designing a coil cord instead of using a non-coiled cord is the added flexibility and durability it offers. In many cases, these types of cords are used in harsh environments with the expectation that they can be stretched… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Creating a prototype is often the key to creating a successful custom cable solution. You probably already know that creating a custom cable with a reputable cable assembly manufacturer is a great way to make sure the finished cable is tailored to the needs of your equipment or product. If you were using an off-the-shelf cable,… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Do you really need to think about jacketing material when working with a cable assembly manufacturer to design a custom cable? A cable assembly manufacturer can not only design a cable assembly, they can help you determine what type of jacketing material is appropriate for your application. While it might be tempting to overlook the… Continue Reading
Thinking through what you need before the coil cord design process starts can help you get the ideal cable for your equipment. Custom coil cord design services allow you to get a final product that is a better match for your needs than an off-the shelf wire. But if you haven’t done some serious thinking… Continue Reading
