PCA News

PCA Operates Streamlined OEM Wire Harness Design and Production

wire harness assembly, wire harness connectors, wiring harness connectorsIn the 30 years since it was founded, PCA Precision Cable Assemblies has undergone a lot of changes. They started with manufacturing battery cables and ground straps in 1980. Then they added production of wire harness designs in 1994.

As they’ve continued to evolve, PCA has had an eye on logistics and quick response times for clients. In today’s business climate, uncertain government mandates—surrounding the pandemic—are a certainty. PCA’s streamlined operation continues to deliver quality OEM wire harnesses and other products quickly, while optimizing costs.

How PCA’s Global Manufacturing Team Delivers Quality Wire Harness Designs

With four world-class manufacturing facilities, OEM focused custom product development, and product launch teams to help clients bring products to market quickly and cost-effectively—PCA has created global logistics solutions to move product quickly at a competitive price. How do they do it?

  1. They spread their manufacturing facilities worldwidePCA has facilities in Brookfield, Wis.; Qingdao, China; Monterrey, Mexico, and Waukesha, Wis. for a total of 225,000 ft2 of production space. They source material out of their corporate headquarters and then direct each location to procure local material. These processes ensure their supply chain is competitive and eliminates unnecessary freight and lead-time, as manufacturers utilize local material.
  2. Engineering and quality teams reside in each facility – They offer necessary support as well as supporting other locations allowing PCA to flex resources as needed. All teams report to their U.S. Headquarters.
  3. They have a consolidated warehouse – In 2017, PCA consolidated their warehouses into their main distribution center in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This allowed them to manage all shipping and duties associated with client products in a single location.

Why Choose to Work With PCA?

During a time where many OEMs have seen supply chain disruptions, PCA continues to leverage its worldwide footprint to ensure product delivery. What tools are at their disposal?

  1. Split Manufacturing – With the ability to build product in separate regions, PCA minimizes the risk of supply chain disruptions and tariffs.
  2. Mirrored Equipment – Each location has terminating, molding, and testing equipment on site. This gives them the flexibility to move manufacturing locations and PPAP per their customers’ requests.
  3.  Managed Engineering and QA – PCA houses customer drawings, models, prints, and specifications at their corporate headquarters. With a thorough launch process, parts are set up and relevant files are accessed by production facilities.

 Forecasts Look Good for PCA Wire Harness Design Customers

Using their SAP system weekly, PCA teams plan both raw material and production order needs at each location. This process ensures on-time delivery of parts. Contact PCA today for more information on how they can ensure timely delivery of your wire harnessesbattery cables, and custom wiring solutions.

 

OEM Wire Harness Manufacturing

Wire harness manufacturing is the act of producing a set of wires, cables, connectors and terminals that control a vehicle’s electrical system. Wire harnesses relay electrical power and information to outlying components such as:

  • Alternatorswire harness assembly, wire harness connectors, wire harness manufacturing, oem wire harness manufacturing
  • Audio Systems
  • Batteries
  • Blower Motors
  • Computers
  • Engines
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Fuses
  • Implements
  • Refrigerated Semi Trailers
  • Snowplows
  • Winches
  • Windshield Wipers
  • And, everything else that is found in a vehicle that is controlled electrically

An engine wiring harness acts as a lifeline to these devices.

In the high performance Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) marketplace, there is always a need to make an engine wiring harness more reliable, smaller and with higher electrical capabilities. These environments normally require continued and consistent wire harness performance where inoperativeness cannot be tolerated. These wire harnesses are known as Class 3 and are used in vehicles that operate in harsh and unforgiving environments.

Read more

engine wiring harness, engine wire harnesses, what is an engine wiring harness
PCA News

What is an Engine Wiring Harness?

engine harness

An engine wiring harness manufactured by PCA

An engine wiring harness is an organized set of wires, cables, connectors and terminals that controls a vehicle’s electrical system. Engine wire harnesses relay electrical power and control information to outlying components such as:

  • Alternators
  • Audio Systems
  • Batteries
  • Blower Motors
  • Computers
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Fuses
  • Windshield Wipers
  • And everything else that is controlled electrically that you can find in a vehicle

Read more

what is a wire harness assembly, wire harness assembly, refrigerator wiring harness, wiring for refrigerator
PCA News

What is a Wire Harness Assembly?

wire harness assembly, what is a wire harness assembly, refrigerator wiring harness, wiring for refrigerator

 

A wire harness assembly is also known as a wire harness, cable harness, cable assembly, wiring assembly or wiring loom. A wire harness is an intricate assembly of electrical wires, cables and connectors that transmits electrical power and information signals.

Read more

iso 9001 cable assemblies, wire harness products, battery cable assembly, molded cable assemblies, precision cable assemblies, cable assembly manufacturers, battery cable manufacturers, custom cable assemblies, custom molded cable assemblies, tractor wiring harness, new wire harness cable assemblies manufacturing facility mexico, custom wiring harness, cable harness assembly, small engine wire harness development
PCA News

Precision Cable Assemblies is Ahead of the ISO 9001:2015 Certification Rush

iso 9001 cable assemblies, iso 9001:2015 certification

ISO 9001:2015 USA/MEXICO Click to download current certificate

Featured In:  PR Web

Previously certified as ISO 9001:2008 at all facilities, Precision Cable Assemblies (PCA), has completed the audit process that will update their certifications to the latest version of ISO 9001 which is 9001:2015. Companies that are currently ISO 9001:2008 certified have until September 2018 to become ISO 9001:2015 certified. PCA is beating the rush by completing the certification of their facilities located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Waukesha, Wisconsin, QingDao City, China and Guadalupe, Mexico.

Read more

wire harness manufacturing process, molded cable assemblies, wire harness production
PCA News

PCA Improves Wire Harness Manufacturing Process with 100% Physical Inspection System

The wire harness manufacturing process can be challenging given the manual assembly tasks it involves, and the specifications that must be met. Quality standards are very high, particularly in the heavy transportation and off road vehicle and equipment sectors, with minimal error rates allowable.

Quality inspection procedures of the wire harness manufacturing process have generally focused on circuit presence and electrical continuity. This type of inspection also functions as a verification of the presence of correct electrical connectors or components and is conducted on the wire harness assembly board. However, this type of testing does not verify the presence of non-conducting elements of a harness like TPAs, boots, clips and zip ties, or the proper assembly of multi-part electrical connectors.

Read more

new wire harness cable assemblies manufacturing facility mexico, molded cable assemblies
PCA News

Leading supplier of Wire Harnesses and Cable Assemblies Announces Opening of Newly Constructed Monterrey Mexico Manufacturing Facility

Precision Cable Assemblies, Inc. (PCA), a leading supplier of Wire Harnesses and Cable Assemblies Announces Opening Newly Constructed Monterrey Mexico Manufacturing Facility.  This new facility is state of the art for harness and cable manufacturing.news, molded cable assemblies, new wire harness cable assemblies manufacturing facility mexico

This new Monterrey location gives PCA and their customer base an additional resource that provides enhanced capacity to support growing demand. Strategically located in close proximity to both a large manufacturing corridor as well as a mature supply base, the facility is positioned to meet the necessary manufacturing efficiencies to achieve challenging cost objectives.

Read more