In virtually all devices with electronic components, there is a need for some type of cable or wire system. For many OEMs, a unique device, a piece of equipment or machinery, or even an entire system may require a specialized, custom design for running the cable.
Of course, there may also be the option to choose a standard size and type of cable that is produced for off-the-shelf types of sales. These cables and cable assemblies are often less costly, but they have drawbacks as well.
To understand why the small amount of additional cost of custom cable assemblies is often at top ROI, consider the following benefits and advantages to the custom option.
Made to Your Specifications
The off-the-shelf options in cable assemblies are built for general types of applications. The types of wires, connectors, and harnesses used in the cable assembly may not meet the requirements for a particular application in everything from shielding capability to specific types of resistance to oil, grease, moisture or high or low temperatures.
In choosing custom cable assemblies, each component of the system can be selected to match specific standards you can develop to suit the needs of the application. This also builds in a secondary parts market for the OEM, something that may also be worth consideration and helps to distinguish your product from others on the market.
Easier to Fabricate Products
When the custom cable assemblies are designed specifically for the given application, they make it easier to fabricate the parts, components, and systems in-house. Your team simply needs to drop the assembly in, attach on set points in the design, and attach the connectors.
This increases the speed of production, while at the same time it works to decrease waste. There are no bad connections or incorrectly paired wires or system components as everything is customized, meaning a better final product.
