What is Custom Cable Manufacturing?
Custom cable manufacturing is a specialized industry dedicated to the design and production of tailored cable solutions. Instead of standard off-the-shelf cables, custom cable manufacturers like Quadrangle Products Inc. create cables based on specific customer requirements, serving multiple industries, including telecommunications, medical, industrial, automotive, and more.
Why Should You Choose Custom Cables?
Choosing custom cables presents numerous advantages:
- Customization: Custom cable manufacturers excel in designing cables to meet your exact specifications.
- Quality: Certified manufacturers follow industry standards like ISO 9001:2015, ensuring high-quality and consistent products.
- Innovative Design: Custom cable manufacturers utilize advanced technology and methods in their design and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent Customer Service: From the initial design phase to after-sales services, you can expect comprehensive customer support.
How Do Custom Cable Manufacturers Cater to Different Industries?
Custom cable manufacturers offer unique solutions for various sectors. For instance, they create patient monitoring cables for the medical industry, vehicle harnesses for the automotive sector, and custom networking cables for the telecommunications industry.
Types of Custom Cables From Quadrangle Products
Our custom cable products are broken down into several different types and styles. It is possible that we already have a product that will be perfect for your project. Here are the types of cables and related accessories we offer:
- Adapter Boards
- Bulk Cable and Specialty Wires
- Learn more about the Wire Types we offer
- Connectors
- Custom Cable Solutions
- Development Kits
- eDP (Embedded Display Port) Cables
- Extension Cables
- FFC (Flat Flexible Cable)
- Learn more about Flat Flexible Cables
- FFP (Flexible Printed Circuits
- FFC/FFP to Round Wire
- FPDI-1/VESA TYPE/DF9
- Learn more about DF9 Cables
- LVDS Cables
- Learn more about LVDS Cables
- Micro-Coax Cable (ACES, IPEX, JAE)
- Open-End / Flying Leads
What Are Some Case Studies in Custom Cable Manufacturing?
Custom cable manufacturers often showcase their capabilities through specific projects. For instance, creating custom cables for medical equipment that enhance device functionality while ensuring patient safety is a typical example of what these manufacturers can achieve.
What Technology and Equipment is Used in Custom Cable Manufacturing?
Custom cable manufacturers use advanced CAD software for designing and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment for production. Furthermore, they employ the latest testing technologies to ensure every cable meets its design specifications.
Wire and Cable Manufacturing Capabilities
To provide our customers with the exact cable and wire measurements and designs they require, we have a wide range of technology and machinery available to manufacture these custom products. Some of the tools we have at our disposal include:
- Cutting – Custom wire cutting capabilities for discrete wire, bulk cable, and ribbon wire.
- Wire Stripping – Stripping ability for Multi-Conductor Wire, Discrete Wire, Standard Coax, and many other types of wire ranging from 12 AWG to 32 AWG
- Crimp and Terminal Application – We have a variety of Semi-Automatic machines as well as hand tools for Terminating Crimps, Lugs, Fork Terminals, and Disconnects
- Twisting Wire – Custom Twisting solutions for high-speed data transmission
- Connector Assembly – We have custom tools and methods for efficient connector assembly
- Cable Bundling Solutions – We can bundle using Expando, Cable Ties, Heatshrink, or Lacing Cord
- Shielding – Shielding Solutions using Copper Braid, Shielding Tape, Shielded Wire, or Woven Shields
- Ferrite Application – We have a variety of Ferrites on hand to aid with EMI.
- Labels – Custom Labeling solutions using self-adhesive labels
How Do Custom Cable Manufacturers Assure Quality and Maintain Certifications?
Quality assurance is crucial in custom cable manufacturing. Manufacturers follow stringent quality control measures, often adhering to standards like ISO 9001:2015. This commitment ensures that their custom cables are reliable and durable and meet all industry-specific regulations.
How Does Quadrangle Make Our Custom Cables?
Given that we are a leading cable assembly manufacturer, our equipment is top of the line and our testing procedures are second to none to make sure all our cable assemblies are of the highest quality. Some of the technology we use to make sure we provide you with only the best cables include:
- Automatic crimp, wire cutting, and stripping machines for our cable production, which includes high-voltage cables and inverter cables
- A unique precision tool for notching and slicing flat flexible cables to customized sizes
- All products are electronically tested for continuity and pin orientation
- A full line of applicators for various connector terminals
- Custom dies and fixtures are designed and manufactured in our machine shop
- We use UL & CSA approved components in all of our cable assemblies
While we stand by our production process and products, sometimes cables may not function correctly. To learn more, check out our FAQs page or use our RMA Request Form to provide information about cables that are not working.
Custom Wire Harness Capabilities
Quadrangle Products is an industry leader in customizable wire, cable, and connectivity-related solutions for any project you are working on. With state-of-the-art technology and equipment, we can build a solution that’s right for you and even expand on your custom cables and wires with our custom wire harness capabilities, which create avenues for further customization and personalization for any order. We boast quick and reliable service that is second to none in the custom wire and cable industry.
What are LVDS Cable Assemblies?
Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) is a technology addressing the needs of today’s high-performance data transmission applications. LVDS is a low-voltage differential signaling system which is an electrical system and can run at very high speeds over inexpensive, twisted-pair, stranded copper cables. These twisted pairs maintain the 100ohm differential impedance required by LVDS data signals. LVDS has become a preferred differential standard due to its capability of delivering high data rates while consuming less power than any other interfacing technology. LVDS uses high-speed analog circuit techniques to provide multi-gigabit data transfers on copper interconnects and is a generic interface standard for high-speed data transmission. This is why the LVDS standard is becoming the most popular differential data transmission standard in the industry.
What Connectors Does Quadrangle Support?
Our clients often ask us, “What Connectors Do You Support?”
Quadrangle strives to support all popular connectors seen on various components and peripherals throughout every industry. We are always adding new connectors and crimps/terminals. In some cases, we can support new connectors on existing tooling and equipment. To confirm this, we may need to purchase sample crimps in REEL FORM (for semi-automated equipment) to test them. Quadrangle will gladly do this, however, if you would like to expedite this process — customers are always welcome to inquire with Quadrangle Engineers first (with a spec sheet), and upon the Engineer confirming, the customer can supply the crimps to us for testing (REEL FORM ONLY). Customer-supplied material is often the more efficient and quicker way to confirm if we can support the new connector series for your upcoming cable needs.
- For a full list of the specific connectors we offer, check out Connectors We Support
- Inquire with our Engineers to answer any and all questions
- Flying Leads available for all connectors
What are Flat Flexible Cables (FFC)?
FFCs (Flat Flexible Cables) consist of multiple flat conductors insulated with a flexible plastic film that is laid out with conductors that are straight. FFCs are available in many pitches such as 0.5mm, 1.00mm and 1.25mm. FFCs typically have a stiffener attached to the opposite side of the contact portion to be inserted into a connector. They are simple one-to-one hookup jumpers found on LCDs, mother boards, touch screens, cameras and other various devices.
What Does Flex Mean for Custom Cables?
Flexibility, as the term suggests, pertains to the ability of a cable to bend, twist, or be pulled without resistance. Imagine an extension cord that you can effortlessly loop or coil without kinks or an ethernet cable that can seamlessly navigate the tight confines behind a desk. That ease of movement, the degree to which the cable can adapt to immediate demands, defines its flexibility.
The need for flexibility arises from various scenarios:
- Space Constraints: In environments where space is a premium, cables may need to navigate tight bends.
- Portability: Devices that are frequently moved can benefit from cables that are easily coiled and uncoiled.
- Integration: In complex systems where cables must integrate with various components, flexibility can simplify installation and maintenance.