Altest offers a wide variety of cable assembly types for all industrial applications. Our dedicated team of experienced and able engineers, design the cable and the assembly to provide a seamless end to end manufacturing process, for all the custom cabling works in our box build assembly projects.
A PCB cable assembly is a bundle of wires or cables, often encased in a protective sheath, designed to connect different printed circuit boards (PCBs) or to link external components to the system They transmit power and data signals, and their use simplifies installation and prevents signal interference by keeping the wires organized.
A harness is a group of wires and/or cables encased in a non-conductive durable sheath. Materials used for these coverings are typically rubber or vinyl due to their non-conductive properties. Gold, copper, aluminum, or many different metal alloys are used to make wires. Depending on the desired conductivity, we select the appropriate wires for our customers.
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Signal and power transmission:Cable assemblies move electrical signals or power between internal systems and external devices.
Organization: They bundle multiple wires together, which is more organized than individual cables.
Protection:The outer sheath protects the internal wires from environmental factors such as heat, moisture, abrasion, and compression.
Interference prevention:By organizing and protecting wires, cable assemblies reduce signal interference.
Every electronic product has unique connectivity requirements. Our engineering team designs and assembles custom cable harnesses, ribbon cables, coaxial cables, power cables, data cables, RF cable assemblies, over-molded cable assemblies, and electromechanical interconnect solutions tailored to your application. We utilize precision wire processing, automated cutting and stripping, terminal crimping, soldering, connector integration, labeling, and cable routing techniques to ensure consistent quality, simplified installation, and long-term operational reliability.
With decades of experience in electronics manufacturing and system integration, Altest Corporation provides complete turnkey solutions that combine PCB fabrication, PCB assembly, cable assembly, wire harness manufacturing, box build integration, functional testing, and final product assembly under one roof. Our commitment to engineering excellence, precision manufacturing, fast turnaround times, and rigorous quality assurance enables OEMs to simplify their supply chain, reduce production costs, and bring high-performance electronic products to market faster.
Find answers to common questions about custom cable manufacturing, overmolding, Hi-Pot testing, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 compliant harness routing.
A wire harness is typically a grouping of individual wires bound together by zip ties, heat shrink, or flexible sleeving, primarily used internally within an enclosure. A cable assembly features multiple wires encased in a heavy-duty, solid exterior jacket (like rubber or polyurethane) designed to protect the internal wires from external environmental factors like moisture, friction, or chemicals.
We build a wide variety of custom assemblies, including discrete wire harnesses, multi-conductor data cables, coaxial/RF assemblies, flat ribbon cables, heavy-duty power cables, and specialized electro-mechanical interconnects designed specifically for integration with your PCB assemblies.
Yes. Overmolding encapsulates the connector and the cable junction in a solid plastic or rubber resin. This provides superior strain relief, drastically improves the flex-life of the cable, and creates a waterproof, dust-tight seal (up to IP67/IP68 ratings) ideal for harsh industrial or medical environments.
All our cable and wire harness assemblies are built and inspected according to the strict IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies). This ensures globally recognized reliability for crimps, solders, and ultrasonic welds.
We perform 100% automated electrical testing on all assemblies. This includes point-to-point continuity testing to ensure correct pinouts, Hi-Pot (High Potential) testing to check for insulation breakdown or dielectric failures, and mechanical pull-force testing to verify crimp strength.
Absolutely. We offer full turnkey procurement. Our supply chain team sources authentic connectors, terminals, and bulk cable from authorized distributors (e.g., Molex, TE Connectivity, Amphenol, JST). If lead times are an issue, our engineering team can also recommend certified drop-in cross-references.
Yes. This is one of our core strengths. As an end-to-end EMS provider, we can manufacture your PCBA, build the custom wire harnesses, and integrate them together inside your final enclosure (Box Build). Consolidating this process eliminates the risk of mismatched connectors and dramatically speeds up production.
Yes. To guarantee precision and repeatability in high-volume runs, we utilize automated, programmable wire processing equipment. These machines accurately measure, cut, strip, and terminate bulk wire at high speeds without nicking the underlying copper strands.
To provide an accurate quote, we need a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) detailing all connectors and wire gauges (AWG), a schematic or pinout diagram showing point-to-point connections, cut-length dimensions with acceptable tolerances, and drawing notes regarding labeling, sleeving, or testing requirements.
Yes. We highly recommend and support prototyping (First Article Inspection runs). Building a small batch of first articles allows your engineering team to physically verify cable lengths, flex routing, and connector fitment within your hardware chassis before we scale up to automated mass production.
Partner with Altest Corporation for your next high-reliability PCB fabrication and turnkey SMT assembly project. Our engineering team is ready to review your gerber files and provide a detailed, competitive estimate.
