American Precision Assemblers, Inc. (APA) offers high-quality products and services, specializing in the manufacture of custom cable assemblies that meet the unique needs of diverse industries. Here, we’ll detail some specific projects we’ve worked on for clients in the various industries we serve.
MILITARY
APA utilized 16 AWG wire and the following advanced equipment to build a custom wire harness and military cable assembly for a special military application:
- 24 Bobbin Braiding Machines
- Arbor Press
- Custom Harness Board (With Integrated Tester)
- KOMAX Gamma 333 Wire Processing Machine
- Pneumatic Crimper
- Stapla Ultrasonic Welder
The finished piece contained eight individual branches and measured 60 inches long, meeting precise customer specifications for orientation, breakout length, and overall length. The part also featured four-position plastic connectors and 35-position metal connectors with a locking mechanism, meeting IPC-WHMA-A-620 standards for exceptional craftsmanship.
AEROSPACE
We have vast experience creating high-quality aerospace cable assemblies that withstand extreme environmental and operating conditions. Our skilled team used insulated 20 AWG Teflon wire to develop a custom wire harness build for the aerospace industry to use in the bulkhead lighting of an aircraft. After comprehensive testing, we delivered the finished cable assembly to the client’s Tucson, Arizona, facility. The harness met all necessary aerospace standards, exceeding the client’s expectations for assembly quality and performance.
MEDICAL
APA has extensive experience in custom cable manufacturing for medical diagnostic applications. For example, we built a custom wire harness for a client in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Our team performed the following assessments to ensure the custom cable assembly and harness met stringent medical and quality standards and would perform as anticipated:
- In-Process Measurements
- Electrical Test and Hi-Pot Checks
- Visual Inspections
Once completed, we delivered the final product to the customer.
AUTOMOTIVE
At APA, we have manufactured many an automotive cable assembly and electronic box build of testing fixtures for automotive industry applications.
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Utilizing our AMP K-press crimper and KOMAX Gamma 333 wire processing machine, APA produced a series of top-quality custom wire harnesses for the emergency vehicle industry.
VEHICLE SYSTEMS
APA worked with a client in the military vehicle market to manufacture an electronic box build for vehicle systems testing that could evaluate specific speciality vehicle system components. After electrical power-up testing as part of a final visual inspection, the APA team shipped the test box to our client in Melrose Park, Illinois. With its component placement and wiring connections built per spec, we successfully manufactured a custom testing fixture for military vehicle systems.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Leveraging our superior manufacturing and electronic box build assembly capabilities, our team also built a complex component for a client in the automotive industry. The product met the specific requirements the EV client had set for quality.
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
At APA, our industrial cable assembly services include manufacturing custom printhead assemblies for inkjet printing equipment and the electromechanical/pneumatic assembly of fluid pans for inkjet printing equipment. High-speed inkjet printers are applicable for such operations as:
- Food and Beverage Packaging
- Industrial Marking
- Postal Service Tasks
APA utilizes a custom-made fluid evaluator and a Cirris electrical tester to examine parts for flaws, leaks, and pressure fluctuations, ensuring the utmost quality and performance of our printhead products. These assemblies meet CSA and UL requirements and IPC-WHMA-A-620 standards, supporting the diverse needs of our industrial equipment clients.
AGRICULTURE
APA manufactures high-performance agricultural cable assemblies that can withstand the rigors of heavy machinery, such as cultivators and tractors. Agricultural and planting equipment requires cable assemblies and wire harnesses that connect various features of a specific piece of equipment together.
For instance, much like an automobile, a tractor requires interface connections between the cab and motor to function. The following agricultural equipment needs proper connections to perform as expected in seasonal conditions:
- Balers
- Crop Bins
- Fertilizer Sprayers
- Manure Spreaders
- Planters
- Post Hole Diggers
ASSEMBLY SERVICES FOR ANY INDUSTRY FROM AMERICAN PRECISION ASSEMBLERS
Established in 1992, APA is ISO 9001:2015 certified and committed to a robust quality management system with continuous certification. Our custom cable assemblies meet the demands of many applications, and we are proud to deliver innovative solutions that address our clients’ specific challenges. We have the necessary resources and expertise to create custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electronic box builds for clients in military, aerospace, healthcare, automotive, industrial, agriculture, and beyond.
Contact us to learn more about APA and our quality cable assembly services, or request a quote to get started today.