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Custom Wire Harness Assembly Manufacturing | ETI & ACH

WHAT WE DO

Custom Wire Harness Assembly and Superior Customer Service

Manufacturing Custom Wire Harness Assemblies Since 1990

As a leading wire harness manufacturer since 1990, we provide unmatched expertise and quality with personalized service to deliver exactly what you need. Our highly trained team treats every custom wire harness assembly as unique, ensuring robust and reliable results.

Our refined quality control and deep industry knowledge prevent costly problems down the road—such as field failures or production delays—for each client. Whether you need 20,000 small wire harnesses for hair clippers or a short run of a critical component for a sophisticated medical device, you will receive a robust and reliable assembly.

  • Certified IPC Trainers
  • Efficient Production Methods
  • Vertically Integrated Solutions
  • Vast Supply Chain Connections
  • High-quality Standards
  • Strict Specifications

WHAT WE DO

Manufacturing Custom Wire Harnesses with Simple to Complex Capabilities

Our capabilities allow us to meet the challenge of any length, any quantity and any level of complexity, from cut, strip and terminate to extremely complex wire harness assemblies with multiple breakouts. From 26 AWG to 250 MCM, we work with high-temperature rated wire, marine-grade wire, and many other specialty wires and cables. Your custom wire harnesses will be built to IPC-WHMA-A 620 standards.

Any Length, Any Quantity, Any Complexity Manufactured To The Highest Standards
  • Automated cutting & stripping of multi-conductor cable
  • Cutting, stripping & terminating of lead wires
  • Large harness capability (up to 50 feet)
  • Braiding
  • Looming
  • Ultrasonic welding
  • Potting
  • ROHS-compliant tin dipping
  • Inline hot stamping of alphanumeric characters
  • Semi-automated heat shrinking
  • Wire marking
  • Label wrapping
  • Automated pull testing
  • Continuity & functional testing of complete harnesses

OUR PROCESS

Our New Product Introduction (NPI) Process for Custom Wire Harness Assemblies

Bill of Materials

The customer provides a material list and requirements. Our engineers review it and determine exact wire lengths based on bends and breakouts, which may differ from the original prints.

Cut Sheet

We refine and organize the BOM into a detailed cut sheet, specifying wire type, gauge, color, length, strip-back distance, and jacket material—ensuring readiness for the NPI build.

The NPI Build

We lay out the wire assembly on a harness board and document the process. For complex builds (up to 50 feet with multiple breakouts), customer approval is required before full production.

Markup

We review and test the NPI build, adjusting as needed (e.g., wire lengths, strip-backs). Changes are documented via Engineering Change Notices, and continuity testing confirms correct routing.

Production

After the completion of changes and testing, the customer has final NPI sample review to make any changes needed. After customer sign-off, the approved NPI sample moves into full-scale production.

TESTING CAPABILITIES

Continuity & Functional Testing of Custom Wire Harness Assemblies

Testing capabilities for the functionality and reliability of your completed wire harnesses include:
CableEye Testing
  • Checks for opens, shorts and mis-wires
  • Measures diode forward voltage
  • Checks resistance values
  • Tests conduction and isolation resistance against specified thresholds
Automated Pull Testing (performed on all terminal crimps)
  • Ensures against under-crimping, which can pull off the wire and/or jacket
  • Ensures against over-crimping, which can damage the wire and the jacket

WHAT WE DO

Your All-In-One Custom Wire Harness Assembly Solution

As your all-in-one wire harness assembly manufacturer, we deliver rigorous, reliable, and responsive custom wire harness assembly solutions across industries. Powered by refined quality control, deep industry knowledge, and ISO 9001:2015 certification, we prevent costly problems like inconsistencies or compliance issues, ensuring performance and exceeding expectations for every client.

OUR INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Custom Wiring Harness Applications

Many everyday products and tools rely on wire harness assemblies to function reliably and efficiently. As a wire harness assembly manufacturer, we support a wide range of industries by providing solutions that simplify installation, enhance durability, and ensure consistent performance.

  • Agriculture Tractors and combines, lawn and garden equipment, and livestock care equipment

What is a Wire Harness Assembly?

A custom wire harness is a bundled grouping of wires and/or cables that is installed into a larger product or device during the manufacturing process to create connections such as power or data within the product or device. Each wiring harness assembly project is unique in its length, quantity, complexity and application. No two custom wire harnesses are alike.

What Makes a Wire Harness Assembly Different From a Cable Assembly?

A wire harness organizes wires together while keeping them all visible and allowing individual wires to be removed if necessary. They’re usually installed in components of products or devices that are used in less challenging environments and applications and have an external hard shell for protection. Wire harness assemblies are also present in most automobiles and airplanes. A cable assembly is generally more durable and intended to withstand tough environmental hazards such as moisture, friction and heat. We can help you determine whether the assembly you need is called a wire harness assembly or a cable assembly. We manufacture both.

What Our Clients Have to Say

“First of all, we would like to thank you and the entire staff at ETI who were involved to make sure the first round of boards got completed and delivered on-time. We are very delighted to say the boards are now being tested and working well.”

–Dino, Engineering Manager | Food Equipment Products