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Wire Harness Learning Center

Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and resources for wire harness design, manufacturing, and best practices tailored for Australian industries.

36 ArticlesUpdated January 2026Expert Written

Comparison Guides

Side-by-side comparisons of connectors, materials, and protection ratings to help you make informed decisions.

VS Guide

Crimp vs Solder Terminations: Which is Better?

Expert comparison of crimping vs soldering for wire harness. Learn why crimping wins in 90% of applications

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VS Guide

Braided vs Foil Shield: EMI Shielding Comparison

Expert comparison of braided vs foil shielding. Coverage, frequency performance, and termination best practices

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VS Guide

Wire Harness Repair vs Replacement

Expert guide on when to repair vs replace damaged harnesses. OEM criteria, cost analysis, and safety rules

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VS Guide

Overmolded vs Potted Cable Assembly

Compare overmolding vs potting for cable encapsulation. Materials, costs, and volume breakpoints explained

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VS Guide

Single-Core vs Multi-Core Cable: How to Choose

Compare single-core vs multi-core cables for current capacity, flexibility, EMI, and application recommendations

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VS Guide

Deutsch vs Amphenol vs Molex Connectors

Industrial connector comparison: IP ratings, temperature ranges, pricing, and application recommendations

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VS Guide

Molex vs TE vs JST Connectors

Complete comparison guide for choosing the right connector brand for your wire harness application

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VS Guide

IP67 vs IP68 vs IP69K Protection Ratings

Understanding IP ratings for harsh Australian environments including mining, marine, and outdoor applications

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VS Guide

Silicone vs PVC vs XLPE Cable Insulation

Compare cable insulation materials for temperature, UV resistance, and Australian climate zones

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VS Guide

Custom vs Off-the-Shelf Wire Harnesses

Complete decision guide comparing custom and standard wire harnesses for cost, lead time, and performance

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Basics & Fundamentals

Foundational knowledge for those new to wire harness manufacturing and procurement.

Top 5

Top 5 Wire Harness Design Mistakes to Avoid

Learn the most common design errors that lead to recalls and failures, with proven prevention strategies

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Top 7

7 Cost-Saving Tips for Wire Harness Procurement

Expert strategies to reduce costs by 15-40%. DFM optimization, bulk purchasing, and supplier negotiation tips

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Top 10

Top 10 Questions to Ask Wire Harness Manufacturers

Essential questions to evaluate suppliers before placing your order, with good and bad answer examples

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Technical

Wire Gauge Selection Guide: AWG Chart & Ampacity

Complete guide to selecting the right wire gauge with AWG charts, voltage drop formulas, and industry standards

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Technical

High-Temperature Wire & Cable Selection Guide

Expert guide to selecting wire for 150°C-260°C applications. Compare PTFE, silicone, and XLPE insulation materials

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Technical

Wire Harness Labeling & Marking Guide

Complete guide to labeling standards (UL969, MIL-STD-130), methods, and best practices for wire identification

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Technical

Wire Harness Environmental Protection Guide

Complete guide to sealing, potting, IP ratings, and protection methods for harsh environments

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Technical

Wire Harness Documentation Guide

Complete guide to BOM, drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing specifications for production

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Technical

Flex Life & Bend Radius Guide

Cable flex life ratings, bend radius calculations, and continuous flex selection for robotics and automation

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Procurement

Wire Harness RFQ Best Practices

Complete guide to creating effective RFQs for accurate quotes, faster turnaround, and better pricing

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Development

Wire Harness Prototyping Guide

Complete guide to EVT, DVT, PVT stages, first article inspection, and prototype to production transition

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Planning

Wire Harness Lead Time Guide

Understanding production timelines, component availability, and strategies to reduce delivery time

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Technical

EMC/EMI Best Practices

Shielding techniques, grounding strategies, and design practices to prevent electromagnetic interference

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Diagnostic

Wire Harness Troubleshooting Guide

Diagnose intermittent connections, identify failure causes, and implement systematic repair strategies

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Sustainability

Wire Harness Sustainability Guide

Eco-friendly materials, carbon reduction strategies, and circular economy practices for green manufacturing

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Basics

Cable Assembly vs Wire Harness

Understanding the differences and when to use each solution for your project

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Coming Soon

More guides are in development. Check back soon!

Defence & Aerospace Cable Assembly

MIL-SPEC requirements and compliance for Australian defence projects

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