Custom Cable Becoming More Practical, Affordable

The word “custom” is often anathema to project managers and engineers, as unique design and

manufacture of specialty items – even cable assemblies – often drastically increase the cost of

these items. Increasing industry pressures, improving technology and growing demand are

making custom cable assembly more affordable, however, making designing and manufacturing

just the right cable assembly for the job a more desirable solution.

Many companies use standard cable assemblies - cable assemblies mass-produced from a

template - because these assemblies are widely available and less expensive than a custom

solution. These assemblies may not offer all the options and utility that an assembly built for a

specific purpose may offer, but their low cost and the utility they do provide makes them good

enough for use in their buyers’ products.

New manufacturing techniques are making the custom option more desirable, as they are

reducing costs and making production turnaround quicker. Innovative manufacturers of cable

have devised ways of building custom cable assemblies at lower costs and reducing waste of

materials and time.

Much of the increase in cable manufacturers’ ability to produce custom cable solutions is driven

by improvements in customer service. By working with customers to quickly respond to inquiries

and review design submissions, manufacturers get a better idea of what their customers want

and how to quickly and accurately produce that product. The improved efficiency provided by

better customer service also helps companies meet consumer demand for lower minimum

purchases and lower prices for custom solutions to their cable needs.

Custom cable solutions can provide a number of benefits for the industries that use them. The

right cable assembly can save space in a medical device, improve safety on an airline, reduce

the cost of manufacturing an automobile or supply more power to an electronic device. While

standard cable can make a product functional, custom cable can make a product excel.

When selecting a custom cable provider, companies should exercise care to ensure they are

getting the best deal for their money. Inquire about whether the provider has a minimum

purchase requirement. Find out how responsive the company is to inquires and design

requests. Also ask about the company’s testing procedures and whether they guarantee their

work.

By making an informed decision about whether custom cable assemblies are right for their

companies, business owners and executives can make the right move from a product safety

and quality standpoint as well as a financial one.

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