Wire Harness Production
Electrical wire harnesses are organized groups of cords that transmit signals or electrical power in a vast range of products, equipment, vehicles, and machinery. Harnesses play a critical role in modern electronics by providing a structured, organized, and efficient way to connect various components and functions within a device or system, enhancing functionality and reliability while simplifying assembly, maintenance, and repair.
What Goes Inside
The components of a harness assembly range in varying sizes and types:
- Wires or Cables
Wire harnesses consist of multiple individual wires or cables. These wires are typically color-coded or labeled to facilitate easier identification and connection by technicians.
- Connectors
Wire harnesses include connectors at specific points within the assembly. These connectors match the connections needed for the components or devices they are connecting. Connectors come in various types, including plugs, sockets, and terminals.
- Terminals
Terminals are connectors placed at the end of a wire or wires in a harness. The size and shape vary based on the desired function, but can include rings, spades, hooks, quick-connect/disconnect, and bullets.
- Insulation
The wires within a harness are typically insulated to prevent electrical shorts and protect against environmental factors such as moisture, heat, and abrasion. The type of insulation used depends on the application and environmental conditions.
- Protective Covering
Harnesses may be wrapped in protective tape or enclosed in a protective loom, which is a flexible, plastic, or fabric covering that helps protect the wires from damage and keeps the wires organized and secure.
Key components and functions
- Color-coded, imprinted wires and cables
- Connectors: plugs and sockets, strategically positioned for ease of connection.
- Insulation: coatings, coverings, etc., selected according to purpose and environmental conditions to prevent short-circuiting and prevent damage from moisture, heat, abrasion, and other environmental factors.
- Taping or loom: Harnesses may be wrapped in protective tape or enclosed in a protective loom, which is a flexible covering made of plastic or fabric. Looms help protect wires while keeping them organized and secure.
Benefits of wire harnesses include:
There is a reason wire harnesses are used so widely in electronics manufacturing worldwide. In fact, there are many reasons. Here are just a few of the benefits to be gained by using wire harnessing in electronics:
- Simplified installation
- Improved reliability
- Space and weight savings
- Ease of maintenance and repairs
Wire Harness Capabilities
At QPE Corp, we have the equipment necessary to create wire harnesses for any application.
- Discrete wire, multi-conductor & coaxial cable
- Wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, board-to-board
- 32awg to 4/0 capabilities
- Crimpband splicing
- Ultrasonic & resistance welding
- Crimped & soldered terminations
- Circuit identification
- Various protective looms & conduits
- Automated & semi-automated processes
- PPAP & Prototyping services
- IPC/WHMA Class I & II assemblies
- Full electrical testing & 100% Inspection
Combine with Our Plastic Injection Molding Services
As a leader in high-quality plastic injection molding services, QPE Corp offers a unique one-stop fabrication solution for products requiring plastic injection molded parts with integrated electric wire harnessing. Ask us how these combined services can benefit your operations.
Quality Assurance
As an ISO 9001:2015 QMS-certified company, quality is at the forefront of everything we do. All our products undergo meticulous inspection, including pull testing and Dynalab testing, on first-piece samples.