One of the first machines Rapport bought when we started in the cable/wire harness assemblies business in 1993 was an Artos CS-1 electrical wire cutting and stripping machine that was built in 1935. While we haven’t used it in over a decade, you can still see it at our office. We’ve kept it as a reminder of how far our industry has come and how much our company has evolved. The machine is still functional. It operates with an electric motor. Through a series of cams and adjustments to the various arms, the cut lengths of the wire can be Read More
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What to Look for in Wire Harness Manufacturers
A wiring harness is a critical component in many types of electronic devices. Also known as a wire harness, cable assembly and wiring assembly, these units are groups of electrical wires or cables that transmit electrical power or digital signals within a device. The wires may be bound together in any number of ways including straps, cable ties, sleeves and wraps. The group of wires typically has a connector at both ends that is specific to its function. The work of getting wires, binding, and connectors all together is done by wire harness manufacturers. Some of the many advantages of Read More
Custom Wire and Cable Services
As you have read in previous blog posts, Rapport offers a long list of manufacturing services—from manufacturing custom cable assemblies to building battery packs to customer specifications. But did you know that we also offer customization of your wire and cable before we incorporate it into your custom assembly? Following are a few of the custom wire and cable services available at Rapport, inc. Striping – We offer custom striping on PVC, teflon, nylon, and irradiated material. 1, 2, or 3 stripes can be applied to wire or cable ranging in size from 8 AWG – 30 AWG. Twisting – Twists are available on wire Read More