The importance of custom cable assemblies

Custom cable assemblies are used in a wide variety of applications and create options where off-the-shelf cables simply don’t meet the required standards. The bespoke design of custom cable assemblies can mean that they are more expensive to make but will also ensure that they are completely fit for purpose, whatever that purpose may be. In industries such as aerospace, military and medicine they have become incredibly important to ensuring efficiency and safety too.

The process of producing custom cable assemblies

There is no doubt that high quality custom cable assemblies tend to be a more expensive option than simply buying cables off-the-shelf. Premade cables can be quicker to get access to but they may often simply not deliver and may be a waste of money in the long run if they cannot be used. Every high quality custom cable assembly, on the other hand, will be bespoke to the application it is required for. No two custom cable assemblies are the same and this is why they are so important – they are completely suited to the specific requirements of the job, which makes them an invaluable piece of kit.

Why are custom cable assemblies so important?

• A specialist team has taken time and research to create exactly the right product. Custom cable assemblies are designed to meet a very specific request and are the result of expert minds coming together to produce something that meets exact specifications. They are an advanced option for cabling – and often the only solution to some of the most complex cabling needs.
• Custom cable assemblies are accurate and deliver higher performance. The process of manufacturing and testing custom cable assemblies is much more intensive than that for premade designs and that tends to produce a more robust end product that has been extensively tested with very specific requirements in mind. Custom designed cable assemblies can also be used more accurately and are unlikely to be read wrong, as they have been created for the individual needs of an application.
• High quality assurances. Custom cable assemblies are unlikely to prematurely fail or to be unable to withstand even the harshest of conditions. From tolerances to electrical parameters and chemical exposure, there are a wide range of ways in which these bespoke cable assemblies can be tested to ensure they reach a certain level of quality that a premade cable could not be guaranteed to do.
• You will ultimately save time and money. There is no doubt that the initial cost of custom cable assemblies will be higher than for products that have been purchased off-the-shelf. However, premade cables have a shorter shelf life, may fail early or may simply never work for some applications, all of which can push up the cost of this initially ‘cheaper’ option. With custom cable assemblies, accuracy and longevity can provide more return on investment.

From delivering higher performance to helping your business save time and money, custom cable assemblies are important for many reasons.