Basic Terms You Need To Know About A Wire Harness - Miracle Electronics

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Basic Terms You Need To Know About A Wire
Harness - Miracle Electronics

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Wires and cables People generally use the terms
wires and cables interchangeably, but in
reality, both these terms are different. Wires
are made of a
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single conductor, while cables are a group of
conductors. Wires are bare and twisted, while
cables have the wires running parallelly and
twisted together to form a single case, with an
outer insulation covering to protect it from
abrasion, moisture, and wear and tear. The basic
materials used to make such wires and cables are
copper and aluminium. Wire harness and cable
assembly These are two other terms that are often
confused with each other, but there is a
difference. Wire harnesses are a basic exterior
coating, covering smaller wires within. The basic
materials used to make a wire harness include
thermoplastic and thermoset materials, which
mildly protect the wires from certain weather
conditions. Cables assemblies, on the other hand,
are a group of cables wrapped in an outer layer,
to keep the cables together and organized. These
assemblies are made from heavy-duty materials
like thermoplastic rubber, vinyl, or
shrink-wrapped thermoplastic. Thus, cable
assemblies serve a similar function to wire
harnesses, being more durable so as to withstand
tougher environments like heat, moisture,
friction, etc. Braided wires and coaxial
cables Basically, youll use solid stranded wires
in your harness. But, if you want a stronger
option, braided wires are a better choice. In a
braided wire, many small strands of wire are
formed into a braid thus making it difficult to
break or tear the wires easily. This is why
critical industries like aerospace and mining use
braided wires. Coaxial cables are also a type of
braided wires, with an inner copper core, and a
braided copper shield on top of the dielectric
insulator, covered with another protective
insulation or sheathing. These cables are ideal
for transmission of audio, video, and radio
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frequencies, which is why they are often found in
cable TV connections, home audio systems, DVD
players, and the like. Conductors Conductors are
wires made of copper, stainless steel, or copper
alloys, responsible for carrying electrical
signals. A wire has only one conductor, while a
cable can have multiple conductors. It is the
conductors that decide on the electrical
properties of a wire or cable, such as operating
temperature, solderability, weight, and
corrosion resistance. Connectors and
terminals Connectors and terminals join two
circuits or wires, in a way that information and
electric signals can pass. Connectors can
complete an electric circuit by connecting two
points, and terminals can form a connection
between two conductors or wires. The most common
types of connectors include power connectors,
computer connectors, and audio connectors the
that of terminals include crimp terminals,
turret terminals, and screw terminals. Insulation
Insulation is the protective covering over a
core or strands of wires or cables, which
protects the wires and cables from external
damage, breakage, and wear and tear. With
knowledge about the most basic terms associated
with wires and cables, you should now be in a
better position to understand as well as convey
what you want. Even better, you can partner with
a reliable and genuine cable assembly or wire
harness manufacturer in India to help you. One
such manufacturer is
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Miracle Electronics, where you can get only the
best quality harnesses and assemblies that are
made with the finest materials, and great
craftsmanship, yet being delivered to you at the
most reasonable prices! For more Information
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