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All you need to know about custom cable assemblies

Apr 04 2019

The right cable assemblies are essential to avoid any technical issues with your business and personal setups. Even the slightest glitch in the wiring cable can spell a disaster or shutdown that can significantly impact and disrupt all the industrial processes that need high performance and safe custom cables.

To choose a cable assembly for your business or personal use, you would want to be fully informed about the pros and cons of the different options available. Understanding the application of each and what are the prerequisites to use a cable accessory is important to know just as communicating your needs to the representative of the company assisting you with custom cable wire assembly in BC.

What is a cable assembly?

A cable assembly is a group of wires and cables combined in a single unit. The combinations vary as per the use as well as from industry to industry. What they do is - helping transmit power from one area to another. An assembly of such configuration acts as a medium to transmit signals efficiently because everything is grouped and simpler to install in a package. A key benefit of cable assemblies is that they are low on maintenance and repair/replacements.

Here is a list of different cable assemblies to help you understand what suits best to your needs:

Rigid Cables

Coaxial cables were first manufactured in the late 1800s by an English engineer Oliver Heaviside. These cables are formed by two copper tubes with support from cable ends and surrounded by an insulated layer that encases the wire. These rigid cables can be connected to other cables with the help of fixed connectors. Typically, these cables are inflexible in nature and cannot be bent. They are mostly used for high power transmission between RF-components in TV systems or outdoor antennas.

Semi-Rigid Coaxial Cables

Apart from the rigid coaxial cables, there is another category of coaxial cables that are more flexible and semi-rigid in nature. These cable systems are more shapeable when it comes to their assembly. The outer insulation that protects the group of inner wires are more malleable and allow the cable to bend at different angles. Usually, these wire assemblies are used for purposes that require low power transmission and provide better non-conducting properties and shielding.

Multi-Conductor Cable Assembly

These cables consist of a number of conductors with insulation within a single cable. They find use in a variety of areas including audio/video communication, robots, sound systems, data transmission, high power transmission and usually includes a structure of multiple wires that are color-coded for identification and installation process. A multi-conductor cable assembly delivers high-performance transmission effectively with greater dependability.

Ribbon Cable

The cables comprise of a single unit with conducting wires running in parallel to each other. These are widely used for internal peripheral connections in electronic devices such as hard drives or disk drive connections in computers. The flat and wide ribbon-like resemblance of these cables thus identifies the name. One of the issues these cables face is the disruption of airflow in the unit they are installed.

Mast Cables

Mast cables are installed on tall antennas and are known as mast assemblies manufactured for electrical signal transmission. Mast assemblies work well with communication purposes in microphones, cameras, television, etc. They are generally longer in size and should be designed to withstand different weather conditions.

Before purchasing a cable assembly, you should take into account the following:

- Working knowledge of the industry with a strong familiarity with the equipment and machinery to understand the ideal application of cables accordingly.

- Know the exact specifications that match the requirements

- Ensure that the right manufacturer is chosen for the above cable assemblies that guarantee safety and ease of installation with strict adherence to compliance standards

- Before making a choice, it is a good idea to research the information on the manufacturers' reputation and capability in providing this line of products. For instance, apart from the standard range of cable assemblies, manufacturers must be capable of providing custom configurations for a variety of industries.

Looking for the right cable assembly for your needs?

Get in touch with our team to support your specifications with the right cable assembly.

At Euro Solutions, we are known to provide high quality and safety-first when it comes to electric power transmission cables. Contact us for more information.