🔧 What Is Wave Soldering?
Wave soldering is a manufacturing process used to solder electronic components to a printed circuit board (PCB). It is commonly used for through-hole components, which have leads (legs) that go through holes in the PCB. This technique allows for fast, reliable, and automated soldering. 🌊 Why Is It Called “Wave” Soldering? The process gets its […]
Trends in Wire Development: Driving Innovation in the Wiring Harness Industry
As the backbone of the wiring harness industry, wires play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient transmission of power and signals. With the rapid advancement of modern technologies and increasing demands from various industries, wire development is experiencing significant transformation. Key trends include the adoption of high-performance materials, miniaturization and lightweight design, […]
Standards for Wire Selection in the Wire Harness Industry
Wire harnesses serve as the circulatory system of modern vehicles, electronics, and industrial systems. Selecting the appropriate type of wire is critical to ensure safety, durability, and efficient performance. The following outlines the key standards for wire selection, based on application scenarios, electrical requirements, and color coding practices. 1. Selecting Wire Types Based on Application […]
Key Characteristics of Wires in the Wiring Harness Industry
1. Electrical Performance High Conductivity:Copper and aluminum are the most common conductors in wiring harnesses, with copper being the preferred material due to its superior electrical conductivity. In high-current applications, such as automotive engine starting systems or electric vehicle power distribution, wires with high conductivity minimize resistance and reduce energy loss. This ensures quick response […]
🔥 What is Reflow Soldering? The Essential Guide to SMT Assembly
Reflow soldering is a widely used process in electronics manufacturing, especially for surface-mount technology (SMT). It is the primary method for soldering components like resistors, capacitors, and integrated circuits (ICs) onto printed circuit boards (PCBs). This guide explains the reflow soldering process, its advantages, and how it compares to other soldering techniques like wave soldering. […]
Testing the Insertion and Extraction Force of Terminals
Testing Equipment for Insertion and Extraction Force Insertion and extraction force testing involves evaluating both the force required to insert and remove terminals and connectors. Equipment: The test equipment must have fixtures capable of moving at a consistent speed and accurately reading the insertion/extraction force, with a minimum precision of 0.01 N. Fixtures: Specialized fixtures […]
Future Directions in Wire Harness Technology (Part 2)
High-Speed Integration 3.1 Research and Application of In-Vehicle EthernetIn-vehicle Ethernet is a novel local area network technology that connects in-car electronic units through Ethernet. It is primarily used in systems that require high bandwidth, such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), on-board diagnostics (OBD), and in-car infotainment systems. This technology can achieve data transfer rates of […]
Future Directions in Wire Harness Technology (Part 1)
As next-generation technologies such as information communication, new energy, and new materials continue to deeply integrate with the automotive industry, the “new four modernizations”—electrification, intelligence, connectivity, and sharing—are steering the industry’s development. Against this backdrop, the wire harness sector is poised to evolve in five key directions: lightweighting, high voltage, high-speed, platformization, and smart manufacturing. […]
Sustainability: Embracing Green Concepts and Fulfilling Social Responsibility
Eco-friendly Materials: Protecting the Planet Recyclable and biodegradable materials are emerging as the preferred choice in the wire harness industry, akin to vibrant flowers blooming in spring. These materials play a pivotal role in reducing environmental harm from the very start, acting as a protective shield for Earth’s ecosystems. By using these eco-conscious materials, wire […]
Lightweight Innovation: Material Upgrades Driving Performance Enhancement
Emerging Lightweight Materials Materials like aluminum alloys and carbon fiber are rapidly gaining ground, gradually replacing traditional copper in wire harness applications. This material shift is driving a new era of transformation across the industry. With their low density and high strength, these advanced materials dramatically reduce the overall weight of wire harnesses. Imagine heavy, […]