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Contract Assembly Partnering for Cable Assemblies

From ISC Engineering, LLC

Wire, cable and cable assemblies are at the "perceived" low end of the supply chain. They are the commodity products of the electronics industry. This perception has created a cottage industry of cable assembly companies, with over 800 companies in North America, a $16 billion market and a handful of large companies with local presence. Within this large market, there are only a few $100 million companies.

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Products & Services
Coiled Cords and Cables
Coiled cords and cables have a spring-like form that allows them to stretch and bend with minimal stress on the wire. They can be extended to a length several times greater than their at-rest length, but return to their original length when released.
Cable Assemblies
Cable assemblies are collections of wires or cables banded into a single unit with connectors on at least one end.
Medical Cable Assemblies
Medical cable assemblies are designed to connect medical and laboratory instruments and equipment. They transmit power and/or data and usually have an abrasion-resistant jacket that provides relatively low surface friction and mechanical durability. Many are designed with a high degree of flexibility to avoid kinking, and temperature-resistance to withstand autoclave sterilization. Some are disposable.
Audio Cables
Audio cables transmit audible signals such as voice and music. They are designed to minimize noise and interference that can impair sound quality.  Audio cables connect an audio source such as a stereo or microphone to an audio receiver or output such as speakers. Most products are shielded to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI), typically with a foil and/or braided shield.  
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igus® would like to share the first-ever case study about Guidelok, a horizontal guiding system designed to stop metal chips from causing abrasion and wear in long travel cable carrier applications. (read more)
Galaxy Wire and Cable, Inc. - Customized Cable Assemblies
Galaxy Wire and Cable, Inc. manufactures custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses and sub-assemblies to match your specifications. They can become your "one-stop" shop by designing and supplying your... (read more)
KimchuK, Inc. - Panel Wiring and Military Cable Production
We produce some of the most complex wiring harnesses developed. (read more)
 
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