Molded Cables: An Overview

The electronics industry has swiftly come to dominate the modern economy bringing with it huge amounts of innovation in a record-setting period of time. One of the things that have become ubiquitous as a result of this is cables. Most people do not have a second thought about these things but there is really more than meets the eye. One of the most popular types of cables that is available today is cables with molding which are created by injecting melted plastic into a mold cavity. This material will allow the connectors to be mechanically attached to the cables and make it all one part. The molding is important because it gives the cable the ability to withstand various types of common interference such as vibration and shock.

The Process Of Molding A Cable

During the process of molding the cable a significant amount of pressure is built up to force the melted plastic into the mold cavity. The process first begins by putting the molding material inside of a barrel that is heated on the molding machine. As the materials are heated up they will melt and turn into what is called a resin. At this point in the process if people would like to make the cable a specific color colorant will be added. Once the mold has cooled off you have a cable that is ready to be used.

Examples of Molded Cables

We all know that there is a Marriott variety of types of cables. Let’s take a quick look at some of the most common types that you will encounter. The most common type would be a standardized cable. These are useful in numerous industries and include everything from USB cables to HDMI cables. They are used ubiquitously and are also some of the lowest cost cables that you can get. Chances are you are already using a cable like this on a day-to-day basis.

As the technology industry advances new types of mold cables have come onto the scene. One of the more popular new types of cables that have become available is the ones that have been specially designed for specific harsh environments. These cables have been given specific upgrades in order to make them more durable and reliable when exposed to the elements. They are however more expensive and typically use more materials. Whether this type of cable is right for you depends on what you need to use it for.

Finally,  there is a custom molded cable. These are cables that have been specifically made to fit the particular application. These are actually some of the most in-demand products in the cable industry and as a result, there has been a wide variety of features that have been innovated into the cable market. These will allow you to customize the cable to be specifically tailored for your needs however this level of customization does come at a higher price. In fact, these are some of the most expensive cables that you can get. As the customization job becomes more and more complex the price will rise accordingly. This is a great solution if you are looking for a specific cable that will be able to suit your needs. You can add strain relief in order to help these cables survive high loads as well as specific things that will allow you to eliminate the number of cable breakouts and lower the likelihood of any other type of mechanical or hardware failure that you could potentially experience while using this cable. At the end of the day if you need something that will help you with a particular scenario this is probably your best option.