A wire harness or cable assembly is an assembly of wires or cables that transmit signals or electrical power. The wire or cable is frequently bound together with wire ties, lacing, sleeves, tape conduit or a number of other options including a combination of the above. A harness provides advantages over loose wires and cables by offerings decreased installation time & allows for standardization. Wires often have terminals attached which can then be assembled into keyed housing for error proofing and connection to other parts of the final assembly. Harness assembly is typically done manually due to the many different processes involved.
Usually includes terminals and housing along with other components.
This can be made via a mix of manual and automated operations.
Often this has a higher labor content and needed to the higher quality controls developed by thermtrol which includes 100% testing.
Wire harness are made up of individual wires whereas cable assemblies are made with a multi conductor jacketed cables.
A key aspect of a high quality harness is the terminal crimp.
Crimping is a method of attaching a terminal or contact end to a electrical characteristics.
Use of OEM components and tooling contribute to a high quality consistent connection.