BENEFITS OF WIRE HARNESSES

Improve Efficiency

Combining multiple wires into one assembly, reduces system complexity and improves organization.

Enhance Durability

Protective sleeving and insulation safeguard the harness against mechanical wear and environmental factors, significantly extending the life of the electrical system.

Lower Cost

By simplifying manufacturing and assembly wire harnesses reduce material waste, production cost and installation time.

Save Space

Bundling wires together cuts down on clutter and helps keep the system neat and well-organized.

Enhance Safety

They minimize the risk of electrical hazards like shorts and fires.

WIRE HARNESS SERVICES

Design and Engineering

We offer complete wire harness design and engineering services, supporting projects from concept through production. Our experienced engineering team works closely with clients to develop custom solutions that meet specific electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements. Our design and engineering capabilities Include:

  • Requirements Analysis Translate customer ideas and drawings into comprehensive functional requirements.
  • CAD Design Map out wire paths, connector placements, and layouts using design software.
  • Component Selection Source wires, terminals, connectors, and protective materials based on electrical, mechanical, and environmental criteria.
  • Prototyping & Validation Build and test prototypes to verify that the harness fits and functions properly before production.
  • Design for Manufacturability Optimize design to simplify assembly, reduce costs, and ensure consistent quality.
  • Documentation Provide complete drawings, wiring lists, bills of materials (BOMs), and assembly instructions.
Design and engineering
Manufacturing
Manufacturing

We specialize in producing high-quality, reliable wire harnesses built to meet your exact specifications. Our manufacturing process emphasizes precision, repeatability, and full compliance with industry standards, including IPC/WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001. Our manufacturing capabilities include:

  • Wire Cutting & Stripping High-speed, precision machines are used to cut wires to specified lengths and strip insulation to prepare wires for termination. The use of automated machines ensures clean and consistent wire preparation.
  • Crimping & Soldering Wires are securely connected using precision crimping tools or soldering equipment for strong and reliable connections.
  • Assembly & Routing Arrange and route wires on the formboard based on the design layout and wiring diagram. Install support components for mechanical support.
  • Bundling & Protection Organize and secure wires using ties, sleeves, or protective tubing. Add insulation and shielding materials to protect against wear and environmental damage.
  • Labeling Add labels to ensure accurate identification, streamlined installation, simplified maintenance, and full traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Inspection & Testing

Every wire harness assembly goes through strict inspection and testing to ensure it works safely and reliably. Our inspection and testing capabilities include:

  • Visual Inspection Each harness is carefully examined to verify accurate assembly, correct wire routing, and clean, consistent workmanship.
  • CAD Design Each harness is tested for continuity, insulation resistance, and high potential to validate electrical performance.
  • Standards Compliance Each assembly is built and tested to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
  • Documentation Inspection reports and test results are recorded and archived to support long-term quality tracking.
Inspection and testing

Wire Harness and PCB Assembly

Wire harness assemblies and printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies are complementary components that work together to form integrated and reliable electronic systems. Their interdependence ensures consistent electrical connections, efficient system performance, and flexible designs.

Printed circuit boards form the structural and functional core of electronic systems, enabling circuit logic, signal processing, and control operations. They house and interconnect components such as resistors, capacitors, and ICs, and provide the internal circuitry for signal and power distribution.

Wire harness assemblies provide an organized and reliable connection between PCBs and other electronic or electromechanical components, enabling the transmission of power and signals throughout the system.

Wire Harness Assembly interdependence to PCB Assembly includes:

  • System-level Connectivity Wire harnesses connect PCBs to the rest of the system. They carry power and signals from the circuit board to switches, sensors, power supplies, displays, motors, and other components.
  • Mechanical Flexibility Wire harnesses offer flexible routing solutions to overcome physical constraints and support moving parts.
  • Streamlined Installation Using a wire harness instead of individual wires reduces errors and accelerates the installation process. Harnesses align with labelled connectors or headers, to ensure consistent and error-free integration with the PCBs.
  • Environmental and Electrical Performance Harnesses can be customized with shielding, insulation, and protective coverings to complement PCB performance under specific operating conditions.

In applications ranging from automotive and aerospace to industrial automation and medical electronics, the seamless integration of PCB and wire harness assemblies is vital to the functionality, reliability, and maintainability of complex electronic systems.

Equipment AND Technology

  • Automated wire cutting and stripping machines
  • High-precision crimping tools
  • Advanced soldering stations
  • Testing equipment for continuity, insulation resistance, and functional testing
Ecocut 3300

ECOCUT 3300 CUTTING MACHINE

The Schleuniger EcoCut 3300 can automatically cut all kinds of material including wire, cable, round material such as tubing, flat ribbon and Glass Fiber Optic (GOF) cable.

It processes wire up to 16 mm² (6 AWG), cuts round material up to 12 mm (0.47") O.D. and cuts flat material up to 100 mm (3.94") wide.

Processing Capabilities

  • Flat cables Flat Cables
  • Round cables Round cables, profile
  • Shrink tubing Shrink Tubing
  • Thin metallic nonmetallic sheets Thin metallic, nonmetallic sheets
  • Tubing Tubing
  • Wire marking Wire marking
  • Woven fabric Woven fabric
Strip series b300

STRIP SERIES B300 STRIPPING MACHINE

The Schleuniger Strip Series B300 stripping machine performs reliable stripping of cables with cross sections from 0.03 to 8 mm2 (32 to 8 AWG).

Material

  • Wire
  • Solid Wire
  • Single- Conductor Cable
  • Kapton
  • Discrete Wire
  • Stranded Wire
  • Multiconductor Cable
  • PUR
  • PVC
  • Teflon
  • Tefzel

Processing Capabilities

  • Discrete wire processing Discrete Wire Processing
  • Full strip Full Strip
  • Multiconductor cable stripping Multiconductor Cable Stripping
  • Partial strip Partial Strip
Multistrip 9480

MULTISTRIP 9480 CUT & STRIP MACHINE

The Schleuniger MultiStrip 9480 is a high-performance, fully automatic wire cutting and stripping machine designed for precision and versatility for a variety of wire harness applications.

Material

  • • Microtriaxial Cable
  • • Buffered Fiber
  • • Coated Fiber
  • • Wire
  • • Solid Wire
  • • Duplex Glass Optical Fiber
  • • Single-Conductor Cable
  • • Single Wire
  • • Fiber Ribbon
  • • Fiber Optic Cable, Foils, and More
  • • Flat Ribbon Cable
  • • Flat Material
  • • Shielded Cables
  • • GOF (Glass Optical Cable)
  • • Rubber
  • • Rubber Cords / Profiles
  • • Kevlar
  • • Kevlar Strands
  • • Coaxial Cable
  • • Discrete Wire
  • • Stranded Wire
  • • Wire with Special Isolation
  • • Multiconductor Cable
  • • POF (polymer optical cable)
  • • PUR
  • • PVC
  • • Tubes + Pipes
  • • Tubing
  • • Teflon®
  • • Fiberglass
  • • Triaxial Cable
  • • Jacketed Flat Cable

Processing Capabilities

  • Cut to length Cut to length
  • Full partial strip left right Full or partial strip left and right
  • Jacket inner conductor stripping Jacket and inner conductor stripping
  • Jacket stripping Jacket stripping of extremely thin insulations
  • Jacket stripping multiconductor Jacket stripping of multiconductor cables
  • Multilayer stripping Multilayer stripping
  • Multilayer shield processing Multilayer with shield processing (coax, hybrid, etc.)
  • Multistep jacket stripping Multistep jacket stripping with inner conductor stripping and window slitting
  • Multistep stripping Multistep stripping
  • Trimming separating stripping Trimming, separating and stripping of individual zipcord conductors
  • Wire marking Wire marking
Ct 60

CT 60 PNEUMATIC CRIMPING MACHINE

The Schleuniger CT 60 is a pneumatic benchtop crimping machine engineered for high-force, loose-piece crimping applications. It delivers up to 60 kN (6.7 tons) of parallel crimping force, making it suitable for processing a wide range of terminal types and wire sizes.

The quality of the crimp is guaranteed by a full-cycle mechanism that assures that the dies have closed completely before they are reopened.

Unicrimp 208

UNICRIMP 208 CRIMPING MACHINE

The Schleuniger UniCrimp 208 is a high-performance benchtop crimping machine designed for precise and efficient crimping of rear-feed and side-feed banded terminals. With a crimping force of 33 kN (3.3 tons), it accommodates a wide range of wire sizes and terminal types, making it ideal for various wire harness assembly applications.

Processing Capabilities

  • Discrete wire crimping Discrete wire crimping
  • Multiconductor cable crimping Multiconductor cable crimping
Strip crimp 208

STRIPCRIMP 208 STRIPPING MACHINE

The Schleuniger StripCrimp 208 stripping machine combines the standard working processes of cable processing in a single machine. Short breakout lengths of 22 mm (0.86") and even down to 10 mm (0.39") using special tools permit the processing of sensor applications.

Materials

  • Discrete Wire
  • Multiconductor Cable

Processing Capabilities

  • Discrete wire crimping Discrete wire crimping
  • Discrete wire stripping Discrete wire stripping
  • Discrete wire stripping crimping Discrete wire stripping & crimping
  • Multiconductor cable crimping Multiconductor cable crimping
  • Multiconductor cable stripping Multiconductor cable stripping
  • Multiconductor cable stripping crimping Multiconductor cable stripping & crimping
  • Multistep stripping Multistep stripping
Coaxstrip 6480

COAXSTRIP 6480 STRIPPING MACHINE

The semiautomatic Schleuniger CoaxStrip 6480 stripping machine processes coaxial cables with an outer diameter of 1.2 to 12 millimeters.

It is equipped with "cable end detection" and "cable diameter verification."

Wtt wire terminal

WTT WIRE TERMINAL PULL TESTER

The WTT Wire Terminal Pull Tester is designed to test the pull-out force of crimped wire terminals. It features a digital display for accurate force measurement and can be used for quality control in wire harness production.

The tester helps ensure that crimped connections meet required specifications and industry standards for pull-out strength.

COMPONENTS OF A WIRE HARNESS

Wires and Cables The core elements that carry electrical signals or power. Typically made of copper or aluminum, with various insulation types (PVC, Teflon, etc.).

Grommets and Seals Used where wires pass through panels or bulkheads. Provide environmental sealing and protect from sharp edges.

Connectors Devices that join wires to other components or systems. Can be standard or custom, and include plug, socket, or multi-pin types.

Ties, Clamps, and Fasteners Organize and secure wires in place. Include zip ties, cable clamps, and adhesive mounts.

Terminals Metal ends crimped or soldered onto wires for secure electrical connection. Types include ring, spade, blade, and bullet terminals.

Labels and Markers For wire identification, assembly tracking, and installation guidance. Types include heat-shrink labels, barcode tags, and laser-etched markers.

Insulation and Sleeving Protects wires from abrasion, heat, moisture, and chemicals. Includes materials like heat-shrink tubing, PVC sleeves, and braided sheaths.

Tapes and Wraps Used for bundling wires and adding abrasion resistance. Include cloth tape, electrical tape, and spiral wraps.

Strain Reliefs Prevent wires from bending or pulling at connection points. Helps extend harness life and maintain connection integrity.

Protective Jackets An outer covering that bundles the harness and adds extra protection. Common in automotive, aerospace, and military applications.

WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Wire harness manufacturing is a structured, quality-driven process that ensures safe and efficient routing of electrical power and signals in a wide variety of applications.

Wire Harness Manufacturing Process

Create a reliable, manufacturable blueprint that meets all functional and safety specs.

  • Gather customer requirements: voltage, current, environmental conditions, connectors, wire types.
  • Design the wire harness using CAD software.
  • Generate detailed documentation: wire lists, schematics, BOMs, connector pinouts, formboard layouts.

Ensure all components are compatible and meet the operating requirements (temperature, vibration, moisture, etc.).

  • Select wires (gauge, insulation type, color), terminals, connectors, and protective coverings.
  • Source parts from certified vendors.
  • Plan routing, bundling, and termination strategy to optimize assembly.

Achieve clean, consistent wire preparation for reliable terminations.

  • Wires are cut to exact lengths using automated machines.
  • Insulation is stripped at ends with precise tolerances.
  • Multiconductor cables are jacket-stripped and individual conductors are prepared.

Create secure, conductive, and durable connections.

  • Terminals are crimped onto stripped wire ends using calibrated equipment.
  • In some cases, wires are soldered to terminals or PCBs for enhanced reliability.
  • Pull and crimp force is tested regularly.

Assemble interconnect points that meet design intent and environmental requirements.

  • Wires are inserted into connectors and housings based on pin assignments.
  • Locking mechanisms are verified to avoid loose connections.
  • Seals and boots may be added for environmental protection.

Ensure the physical layout fits into the final product and protects wires from wear.

  • Assemblers follow a physical formboard (layout board) representing the full harness.
  • Wires are routed, bundled, and tied down.
  • Sleeving, spiral wrap, or braided covers are applied where needed.

Support easy installation, maintenance, and traceability.

  • Each wire or branch is labeled according to the drawing.
  • Labels may be heat-shrink, laser-marked, or printed tags.
  • Color-coding and part numbers are often included.

Guarantee safety, function, and compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

  • Visual inspection to check for workmanship and correct part placement.

Electrical tests include:

  • Continuity: Verifies electrical path is complete.
  • Insulation resistance: Ensures wires aren’t shorting.
  • Hi-pot (High potential): Tests insulation strength under high voltage.

Deliver ready-to-install wire harnesses that are damage-free and production-ready.

  • Harnesses are coiled, protected with cushioning, and packed per customer specifications.
  • Sub-assemblies or kitted components are included if needed.
  • Shipping may include labeling, barcodes, and documentation.

WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY QUALITY PROGRAM

Quality Management System We adhere to a formal quality management system, such as ISO 9001:2015.

Compliance with Industry Standar Our wire harness assemblies are manufactured in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

First Article and In-Process Testing We conduct thorough first article inspections and in-process testing, including automated pull testing for crimps, to verify the integrity of each assembly.

Final Testing Utilizing advanced testing equipment, we perform comprehensive evaluations to detect opens, shorts, mis-wires, and other potential issues, ensuring each harness meets specified thresholds.

Continuous Improvement Our quality system is regularly monitored, measured, evaluated, and enhanced to meet or exceed customer expectations, ensuring the highest performance and reliable solutions.

WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY APPLICATIONS

Industrial
Industrial Equipment

Wire harness assemblies deliver dependable power and signal distribution for machinery, robotics, automation systems, and control panels. They are built for durability, resistance to harsh environments, and long service life.

Aerospace
Aerospace

Wire harness assemblies ensure reliable power and signal distribution for avionics, communication, navigation, engine control, and safety systems. They are engineered for lightweight design, durability, and resistance to extreme environmental conditions.

Consumer electronics
Consumer Electronics

Wire harness assemblies provide compact, organized, and reliable connections for devices such as computers, appliances, gaming systems, and smart devices. They enable efficient signal transmission and power distribution while supporting sleek designs and high-volume production

Automotive
Automotive

Wire harnesses are essential in modern vehicles. They connect critical systems such as engine control units, lighting, infotainment, safety features (airbags, ABS, ADAS), climate control, and sensor networks. They reduce wiring complexity, improve reliability, and support modern automotive technologies.

Biomedical
Medical Devices

Wire harness assembly provides reliable connectivity for imaging systems, diagnostic equipment, patient monitoring, and surgical instruments. They are designed for high precision, biocompatibility, and compliance with strict safety and regulatory standards.

WIRE HARNESS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

A wire harness is an organized assembly of wires, cables, connectors, and terminals that transmits electrical power and signals between components within a system.

A wire harness groups multiple wires into a structured bundle, often with protective sheathing or coverings, while a cable assembly usually refers to a single cable or fewer conductors with connectors attached.

Wire harness assemblies are widely used in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, industrial equipment, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.

Materials typically include copper wires, insulation, terminals, connectors, protective sleeving, heat-shrink tubing, and labeling for identification.

Harnesses undergo 100% testing, including visual inspection, continuity testing, insulation resistance checks, and sometimes high-pot or functional testing, to ensure quality and compliance with standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620.

Wire harness assemblies reduce assembly time, improve reliability, minimize wiring errors, simplify maintenance, and enhance mechanical protection.

Yes. Wire harnesses are tailored to the specific requirements of each application, including wire type, length, connector choice, labeling, shielding, and routing.

Lead time depends on complexity, volume, and component availability. Simple harnesses may take days, while complex or high-volume builds may require weeks.

By organizing and protecting wires, harnesses reduce the risk of short circuits, abrasion, loose connections, and overheating, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

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WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY COMMON TERMS

Wire

A wire is a single, flexible strand or rod of metal—most commonly copper or aluminum—that conducts electricity or transmits signals.

Cable

A cable is an assembly of two or more insulated wires bundled together within a protective outer jacket. Unlike a single wire, which only carries one electrical path, a cable groups multiple conductors to transmit power, signals, or data in a more organized and protected way.

Wire Harness

A group of organized wires and components designed to route power and signals.

Cable Assembly

Similar to a wire harness but often covered with a single outer jacket for added protection.

Connector

A connector is an electromechanical device used to join electrical circuits together, allowing the transfer of power, signals, or data between two or more components.

Terminal

A terminal is a conductive end-point used to connect a wire to another wire, a connector, or a c rovides a reliable interface for electrical connection without needing a permanent solder joint.

Contact

A contact is the conductive element inside a connector that physically touches another conductive surface to complete an electrical circuit. It provides the actual electrical interface between two mating connectors male pin and female socket.

PIN

A pin is the male conductive part of a connector that fits into a corresponding female contact or socket to complete an electrical circuit. It transfers power or signals by making contact with the female socket

Socket

A socket is the female part of a connector designed to receive a pin (male contact) to complete an electrical connection. It provides a secure receptacle for the pin, ensuring reliable transfer of power or signals.

Crimping

Crimping is the process of mechanically attaching a terminal or connector to the end of a wire by deforming the metal to create a secure electrical and mechanical connection. It provides a reliable, low-resistance electrical connection without having to solder.

Soldering

Soldering is the process of joining a wire to a terminal, component, or connector by melting a filler metal (solder) to create a strong electrical and mechanical bond.

Stripping

Stripping is the process of removing the insulation from the end of a wire to expose the conductor, preparing it for termination, crimping, or soldering. It exposes bare wire so it can make a reliable electrical connection.

Twisting

Twisting is the process of spiraling two or more wires together to form a single, organized bundle, often used to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and improve signal integrity.

Tinning

Tinning is the process of coating a wire or a terminal with a thin layer of solder before making a final connection. It improves solderability by making it easier to form a strong bond, it prevents oxidation of the wire or terminal and it ensures consistent electrical conductivity.

Sleeving

Sleeving is the process of covering wires or wire bundles with a protective tube or sheath to organize, protect, and insulate them. It protects wires from abrasion, heat, chemicals, and moisture and provides electrical insulation in certain applications.

Heat Shrink

Heat shrink is a tubing or sleeve that shrinks when heated to tightly cover wires, terminals, or wire bundles, providing insulation, protection, and strain relief.

Zip Tie

A Zip tie is a plastic strap used to bundle and secure wires or cables together.

Grommet

A grommet is a protective ring or sleeve inserted into a hole in a panel, enclosure, or bulkhead to shield wires, cables, or hoses passing through it. It protects wires or cables from abrasion, sharp edges, or vibration, helps seal openings against dust, moisture, or chemicals and it provides strain relief where wires pass through panels.

Loom / Conduit

A loom or conduit is a tubular protective covering used to organize, bundle, and shield wires or cables in a wire harness from physical damage and environmental hazards. It protects wires from abrasion, moisture, heat, chemicals, and mechanical stress.

Continuity Test

A continuity test is a basic electrical test used to verify that an electrical path exists between two points in a wire, cable, or circuit. It confirms that wires or connections are intact and unbroken. It detects open circuits or breaks in a wire or harness.

Hi-Pot Test

A Hi-Pot test (short for high potential test) is an electrical test used to verify the insulation strength of wires, cables, or components by applying a high voltage between conductors or between a conductor and ground. It detects shorts, leakage paths, or weak insulation.

Pull Test

A pull test is a mechanical test used to verify the strength and security of a wire, terminal, or connector crimp by applying a controlled pulling force. It confirms that a crimped or soldered connection can withstand mechanical stress without failing.

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC/WHMA-A-620 is an industry standard for the requirements and acceptance criteria of cable and wire harness assemblies.

CAD (Computer-Aided Design)

CAD in wire harness design refers to the use of CAD software to create, visualize, and document wire harness layouts and assemblies. It is used to design precise wire routing, connector placement, and harness geometry. It helps plan for mechanical constraints, electrical requirements, and assembly feasibility.

Formboard

A formboard in wire harness assembly is a physical or digital template used to lay out wires, connectors, and components in the correct positions and lengths before final assembly. It ensures accurate wire routing and proper lengths. It serves as a guide for assembling complex harnesses. It helps prevent errors, tangling, and misalignment.

Wire List

A wire list in wire harness design and assembly is a detailed document that specifies every wire in a harness, including its type, length, color, gauge, and termination points.

BOM (Bill of Materials)

A BOM is a comprehensive list of all components, materials, and parts required to build a wire harness. It provides a complete reference for purchasing, assembly, and quality control. It ensures that every wire, connector, terminal, sleeve, and protective component is accounted for. It helps plan production, inventory, and cost estimation.