If standard, off-the-shelf cable assemblies just don’t meet the specific requirements of an application then it might be time to switch to using custom cable assemblies. These are some of the key benefits to opting for the custom approach.
- A much more precise and accurate option. Particularly for applications that are very sensitive or specific, it’s going to be essential to achieve exact specifications. This can only be done with custom cable assemblies, as those that are off-the-shelf will rarely offer the same exact fit.
- Specifically suited materials. From the jacketing material to the material that is used for insulation, each option can be precisely specified and constructed to be fit-for-purpose. In industries such as medical this can be vital to achieving desired results and outcomes.
- Minimal waste. When you’re using custom cable assemblies, the process of assembly takes place with the exact right amount of each component part. There is no excess of cables to deal with and custom cable assemblies are produced with minimal wastage.
- More rigorous testing. Custom cable assemblies tend to go through a much more rigorous process of testing than off-the-shelf options and are guaranteed to be more robust. This can include temperature performance and electrical parameters, as well as many other benchmarks of quality assurance – including those that are industry or application-specific.
- Higher performance. It naturally follows that cable assemblies that have gone through a more intensive testing process and been constructed specifically for an individual purpose would provide more in terms of performance. Given that custom cable assemblies are often required for stressful and high impact situations, performance assurances can be vital.
- Improved longevity. If you’re using custom cable assemblies they are also likely to last much longer. Custom cable assemblies are often put together from higher quality components, having been more extensively tested and are specifically designed, all of which give them the potential to last much longer.
- Better use of time. It can be very time consuming to try and find ways to make an off-the-shelf cable assembly fit for the purpose of a specific application for which it has not been designed. It’s much simpler and faster to opt for a custom cable assembly which can simply be set up and used straight away.
- Better value for money. There’s no doubt that you’ll pay more up front for custom cable assemblies as they have been individually designed and put together. However, when you combine the better performance they offer with longevity and reliability they can actually save your business money in the long run.
- A more accountable manufacturing process. As each cable assembly is built to individual specifications, the process of assembly is much more transparent than for those that have been mass produced.
- Easy set up. As each custom cable assembly is specifically designed for purpose and fit, set up and installation are simple and fast.
From reliability to cos and performance, custom cable assemblies offer many benefits no matter what the application.
