what are the common misunderstandings of overmolded cables

The overmolded cable is better in quality than the normal cable because it effectively protects the harness and the terminal from being disconnected due to excessive stretching, and to some extent has a waterproof effect. However, many customers have some misunderstandings about overmolded cables. So what are the common misunderstandings of overmolded cables?

Overmolded cable is too expensive

Due to the tools involved, the upfront cost of producing overmolded cables may be more expensive than cable assemblies. However, price tags are not an accurate measure of product value. Overmolded cables improve strain relief, tensile strength and flexibility at the cable exit. Depending on the overmolding material, these cables are also highly resistant to chemicals, fire, moisture ingress, UV and other harmful factors that will significantly reduce the shelf life of traditional cable assemblies. In other words, you may need more prepaid to make overmolded cables, but you will spend less on cable maintenance, failures, and replacement.

Overmolded cable assemblies require a high minimum order quantity

The reason many manufacturers impose a minimum order quantity is that the workload of small batch orders and their value are not equal. This process is called the conversion process by us. The conversion process is a series of steps that manufacturers must go through in order to prepare a production line to develop new products. This includes replacement of workers, machines, machine settings, materials and other production necessities. The conversion process requires time and resources that the manufacturer must pay, without directly generating revenue. In order to make the conversion process more economical, they allocate the cost to the unit price paid by the customer. When the unit volume is high, the price is negligible. When the unit volume is small, the cost is more obvious. Yeahui Electronics Co., Ltd. is available for small orders.

Overmolded cable surface should be flawless

Traces and defects on the overmolding are inevitable. We can significantly minimize “defects” by specifying strict dimensional tolerances in the mold design and strategically placing the gates in the cavity. You can also use textures on overmolded surfaces to reduce the appearance of flaws.

Overmolded cable assemblies are not a high priority product decision.

The mechanical strength and performance of the overmolded cable assembly will be fully related to the safety and reliability of the product. In addition, your ability to obtain safety and quality certification, such as FCC certification, CE marking, UL and CSA certification, will depend on the performance of your electrical components during the testing process. In addition, despite the miracle of rapid prototyping, it takes time to customize the overmolded cable to meet the exact specifications of your application. Early planning will help reduce the risk of manufacturing errors and ultimately result in lost time and money.

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