Leading Component & Wire Harness Specialist to Join 170 Suppliers & Manufacturers This fall, CAI — a leader in custom component and wire harness manufacturing since 1986 — will once again be attending the region’s largest design and contract...
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When Failure is Not an Option: Custom Military Wire Harnesses & Cable Assemblies
Mil-Specs, Applications, & Other Factors OEMs Consider When Manufacturing Harnesses & Cables for Military Use Not totally unlike those used in other industries such as construction or automotive, military electrical systems are typically designed for mobility,...
Key Considerations When Designing Custom Automotive Wire Harnesses
Vehicles Feature Complex Wiring Systems With Specific Attributes to Keep Things Running Smoothly Whether we’re heading to work, a friend’s house, or the store, it’s easy for us to take for granted that every time we get into our cars and trucks, we’re getting behind...
Filler Material for Custom Cable Assemblies & Why It’s Needed
10 Most Common Types of Cable Filler Material When constructing a custom cable assembly, manufacturers often add filler material to separate different sections and/or to fill in the gaps between the conductors, or wires. Fillers serve multiple functions within...
American Wire Gauge (AWG) System: A Valuable Resource for Choosing the Best Wires for Electrical Projects
How an AWG Chart is Used to Select the Best Wire for Each Application When designing a custom wire harness, manufacturers take many factors into consideration to help them choose the best wire to use, including its future application and overall project budget. ...
What’s Watt? And Other Electrical Terminology Explained
A Brief Glossary of Key Electrical Terms The world of electronics has its own language with a seemingly limitless vocabulary. At times, terminology can be confusing or applied incorrectly, even among those familiar with it. Here we’ll provide definitions for some of...
How Custom Cable Assemblies Are Put to the Test
Ensuring Optimal Performance, Endurance and Safety,Cable Assemblies Must Undergo a Thorough Examination Cable assemblies are the essential power and data carriers behind the machines, devices and appliances we enjoy and rely on each and every day. Before cable...
Wire & Cable Insulation: What Are Your Options?
Exploring the Different Types of Electrical Insulation Materials Greatly affecting the lifespan and effectiveness of wires and cables, insulation is non-conductive material used to cover and protect the conductors so they can keep the flow of data and power moving...
6 Main Threats to a Cable Assembly & How to Avoid Them
Enhance Your Cable’s Performance & Lifespan by Guarding Against the Common Causes of Cable Failure From the factory floor to the office building, cable failure is a leading cause of downtime which often means valuable time, resources and revenue lost. The machines...
How to Pick the Right Cable Shielding for Your Cable Assembly
Braided, Foil or Spiral: Which Is Best for Your Specific Application? When manufacturing a cable assembly, it’s important to ensure that the internal conductors and the outside environment are protected from each other. The most effective way to do this is through...