With the electronics and components of today becoming smaller and smaller, there is an increasing need to be able to effectively bundle and run cables and wires in a way that is effective and efficient.
There are many different standard types of wiring harnesses on the market, but these are often not completely compatible with what an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is looking for with a new product or component. By using a custom wiring harness, it is possible to create a unique wiring harness design that fully meets all requirements of the system.
The Cost of Custom Design and Manufacturing
It may be surprising to most OEMs to find out how cost effective it will be to hire a company to design a custom wiring harness. By using a company with a thorough understanding of the specific goals and needs for the harness as well as an experience with any standards or regulations, it can be very easy to create the ideal match.
Typically, the engineering and design team will need to understand the following components before designing the wiring harness. This will include how the harness will mount to the component, part or system, the types of cable and wire that have to be contained, the possible issues with heat, RFI or other factors in the equipment as well as specialized considerations for heat or other factors.
Benefits to Consider
With a top company completing the design, testing, and manufacturing of the custom wiring harness, an OEM will see several benefits. The production can be quickly scaled up with the cost per unit of production below what could be done in-house.
Additionally, with entire facilities dedicated to this type of production, even extremely large orders can be filled to meet the most demanding turnaround times, which ends up being a critical advantage to meet current market demands for new or existing products.
