Cable assembly
A single, protected link between two points.
- Connectors fitted at each end, ready to plug in
- Usually one point-to-point connection
- Often shielded and jacketed as a single cable
- Built around signal integrity or power delivery
Cable assembly manufacturer
Custom cable assembly, built to print.
Pecko designs and builds connectorized cable assemblies for OEMs, made to your drawing and specification, from a single prototype to contract production runs.
- Since 1981Manufacturing experience, founded in Singapore
- 25,000+Projects completed
- 92Connector brands we build with
- 3Factories in Singapore, Malaysia and China
The basics
What is a cable assembly?
A cable assembly is a cable, or a set of conductors, cut to length and terminated with connectors at each end, so it installs as one ready-to-plug part. Most make a single link: a sensor to its controller, an antenna to a radio, a battery to its load.
Wire harness
An organized system that brings many circuits together.
- Groups many wires and circuits into one bundle
- Branches out to several connection points
- Routed through a product along a defined path
- Integrates a whole electrical system
Why custom
Built around your application
An off-the-shelf cable is a compromise. A custom assembly is specified for the exact link it has to make, and the conditions it has to survive.
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Exact fit
Length, pinout, connectors and labeling match your drawing, so assemblies install without rework.
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Clean signal and power
Conductors, shielding and terminations chosen for your electrical load and data rates.
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Protected in the field
Jackets, seals and strain relief matched to heat, moisture, chemicals and vibration.
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Less downtime
Assemblies built right the first time drop straight in and stay in service.
Quality
Quality built into every connection
Quality is designed into the process rather than inspected in at the end. Every program follows the same four steps, in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
Agree the specification
We review your drawing, materials and acceptance criteria with you before anything is built.
Prove the first article
A prototype or first article confirms fit, form and function before production starts.
Build to documented processes
Production follows documented work instructions at every step, from cutting to final assembly.
Test before it ships
Assemblies are tested against the plan agreed in your quote before they leave the factory.
Capabilities
Custom cable assembly capabilities
From a single prototype to contract production, we handle the whole build: wire processing, termination, molding, protection and test.
Fabrication services
Every step of wire and cable processing, in prototype quantities or production volumes.
- Cutting and stripping
- Crimping
- Soldering
- Overmolding
- Twisting and cabling
- Labeling and marking
- Heat-shrink and sleeving
- Electrical testing
Bundling & protection
Keep assemblies organized and protected wherever they are installed.
- Cable ties and lacing
- Braided sleeving
- Convoluted tubing
- Spiral wrap
- Heat-shrink boots
- Foil and braid shielding
- Molded strain relief
- Grommets and seals
Built-in features
Specify the details that make an assembly right for your product.
- Custom lengths and tolerances
- Custom pinouts
- Color coding
- Printed labels and marking
- Wire gauge and conductor count
- Insulation and jacket materials
- Shielding and drain wires
- Keyed and polarized connectors
Top connector brands
The 20 brands we are asked for most, each with its own page. All 92 brands we build with are listed below.
Connector families
Connector systems from automotive RF to industrial Ethernet and fine-pitch board connectors.
- Fakra and Mini Fakra
- IX Industrial
- JST
- Molex
- DisplayPort
- RF coaxial
- Ribbon and IDC
- Heavy-duty industrial
Engineering guide
Designing for performance
Reliable assemblies start with the right electrical and mechanical decisions. These are the questions our engineers work through with you.
Signal integrity
Noise, reflections and timing errors often start in the cable. Getting them right keeps data and signals clean.
- Impedance matching
- Matching cable and connectors to the system's impedance minimizes reflections, which matters most for RF and high-speed data.
- Crosstalk
- Twisted pairs, conductor spacing and shielding stop neighboring signals from coupling into each other.
- Timing and skew
- Matched lengths and consistent dielectrics keep parallel signals arriving together.
Environment
An assembly has to keep working wherever it is installed.
- Temperature
- Materials rated for the full operating range, with stress relief for repeated heating and cooling.
- Vibration
- Secure terminations and support that hold connections steady under continuous movement.
- Chemicals and oils
- Jackets and seals compatible with the fluids and cleaning agents they will meet.
- Moisture
- Sealing and material choices that prevent corrosion and insulation breakdown.
Mechanical
How an assembly is routed, handled and serviced shapes how long it lasts.
- Bend radius
- Routing and strain relief that respect the cable's minimum bend radius, in installation and in use.
- Connector retention
- Locking mechanisms and correct mating that stay secure through vibration and temperature cycles.
- Serviceability
- Connector orientation, routing and access planned so assemblies are easy to install and replace.
Our range
All connector brands
Pecko builds cable assemblies with connectors from 92 makers. Search the list, or open one of our top 20 brands for the assemblies we build with it.
92 brands
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- Aces Electronics Co.LtdPrecision connectors
- AIM-Cambridge / Cinch Connectivity SolutionsRF and datacom connectors
- Amphenol FCIGlobal connector manufacturerTop 20
- Anderson Power Products (APP)High-current power connectorsTop 20
- AptivAutomotive and industrial harsh-environment connectorsTop 20
- AssmannD-sub, USB, and IDC connectors
- ATTEND TechnologyNetworking and memory connectors
- AukBoard-to-board and wire-to-board connectors
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- Binder / FRANZ BINDER GMBH COCircular industrial connectors
- BulginWaterproof and ruggedized connectors
- BurndyIndustrial power connectors
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- Cinch / TRW CinchAerospace, military, and industrial connectors
- Circuit Assembly CorporationIDC and custom connectors
- ConcraftPrecision electronic connectors
- ConxallCircular harsh-environment connectors
- CUI DEVICES / SAME SKYDC power, audio jacks, and USB connectors
- CviluxFFC/FPC and wire-to-board connectors
- CW IndustriesIDC connectors and switches
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- DDK / FujikuraIndustrial and board-level connectors
- DeutschHeavy-duty and aerospace connectors, now TE
- Don ConnexWire-to-board and flat cable connectors
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- EDACCard edge, rack and panel connectors
- ElconPower connectors, now TE
- ErniHigh-speed industrial and automotive connectors
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- FCI / Berg / DuPontLegacy connector brands, now Amphenol FCI
- FCTD-Sub and backshell connectors, now Molex
- Fischer ConnectorsPrecision push-pull circular connectors
- FoxconnGlobal interconnect manufacturer
- Framatome ConnectIndustrial and military connectors
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- HartingHeavy-duty rectangular industrial connectorsTop 20
- HarwinHigh-reliability and aerospace board-level connectors
- HirschmannIndustrial networking and sensor connectors
- HiroseBoard-to-board, FPC, and micro connectorsTop 20
- Huber & SuhnerRF, coaxial, and optical connectors
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- IlmeHeavy-duty multipole connectors
- IntercontecCircular motor connectors, now TE
- ITT CannonMil-spec, aerospace, and industrial connectorsTop 20
- ITW McMurdo / ITW PanconWire-to-board and IDC connectors
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- JAE (Japan Aviation Electronics)Automotive, aerospace, and consumer connectorsTop 20
- JMT (Joint Tech)Wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connectors
- Johnson ComponentsRF and microwave connectors
- JST (Japan Solderless Terminal)Wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connectorsTop 20
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- KEL CorpHigh-speed board-to-board connectors
- KET (Korea Electric Terminal)Automotive and consumer connectors
- KeystoneElectronic hardware, pins, and contacts
- KingsRF and coaxial connectors
- KobiconnAudio, video, and power hardware
- KyconD-sub, USB, and modular connectors
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- L-ComCoaxial, RJ45, and telecom connectors
- LemoPrecision custom push-pull connectorsTop 20
- Lumberg Asia PacificCircular and sensor connectors
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- MH ConnectorsD-subminiature and hood connectors
- Mill-MaxMachined pins, receptacles, and spring-loaded connectors
- MolexGlobal connector manufacturerTop 20
- Murr ElektronikIndustrial M8/M12 sensor connectors
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- NeutrikProfessional audio and ruggedized circular connectorsTop 20
- NicomaticFlat cable and micro-connectors
- NorcompD-subminiature and waterproof connectors
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- ODUPrecision push-pull and modular connectors
- OmronFPC, sensor I/O, and industrial connectorsTop 20
- OupiinBoard-to-board and wire-to-board connectors
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- P-Two ElectronicFPC/FFC and high-speed connectors
- PasternackRF and microwave connectors
- Phoenix ContactTerminal blocks and industrial circular/rectangular connectorsTop 20
- PLT (Apex Connector)Circular military/industrial connectors
- PositronicHigh-reliability power and D-sub connectors
- ProverthaD-sub and industrial bus connectors
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- QualtekAC receptacles and power entry modules
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- RadiallAerospace, defense, and RF connectors
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- SamtecHigh-speed board-to-board and micro-cable connectorsTop 20
- Sauro Electronic ConnectorsPCB terminal blocks and pluggable connectors
- SchurterPower entry modules and connectors
- SealconCable glands and circular connectors
- SMK (SMK Corporation)FPC/FFC, RF, and board-to-board connectors
- SouriauHarsh-environment and mil-spec connectors, now Eaton
- Stewart Connector Systems IncRJ45 and Ethernet connectors
- StockoCrimp contacts and IDC connector systems
- Sullins ElectronicsEdgecards and headers
- SwitchcraftAudio, video, and harsh-environment circular connectors
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- T&B (Thomas & Betts)Terminals, lugs, and wire connectors
- Taitek ComponentsD-sub, headers, and modular jacks
- Tajimi MusenCircular and optical connectors
- TE ConnectivityGlobal connector manufacturerTop 20
- TurckM8/M12 automation and sensor connectorsTop 20
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- WagoTerminal blocks and splicing connectorsTop 20
- WaltherHeavy-duty industrial plugs and receptacles
- WeidmullerTerminal blocks and heavy-duty industrial connectorsTop 20
- WeipuCircular waterproof connectors
- Wire-Pro Inc.(WPI)/Salem DivMil-spec and industrial connectors
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- YamaichiHigh-speed datacom connectors and test sockets
- Yueqing Kinkong ElectricAutomotive wiring harness connectors
No brands match your search. Send us the connector part number and our engineers will check it for you, get in touch.
Capabilities
Industries
Industries we serve
Application-specific cable assemblies and harnesses for sectors where a failed connection is not an option.
Materials
Material selection
Performance depends on what an assembly is made of. We specify conductors, insulation and shielding for your electrical, thermal and mechanical requirements.
Conductors
Copper for conductivity; tinned or silver-plated copper for corrosion resistance and high frequencies; fine stranding for flexibility.
- Bare copper
- Tinned copper
- Silver-plated copper
- Fine-strand flex
Insulation and jackets
From general-purpose PVC to high-temperature fluoropolymers, chosen for temperature, flexibility and chemical exposure.
- PVC
- TPE
- PUR
- XLPE
- Silicone
- PTFE / FEP
Shielding
Foil, braid or both, with drain wires, to keep interference out and signals in.
- Foil
- Braid
- Foil and braid
- Drain wire
Customers
What our customers say
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Can't find your answer? Send us your drawing and questions, and our engineers will come back to you.
What is the difference between a cable assembly and a wire harness?
A cable assembly is usually a single protected cable, terminated with connectors at each end, that makes one point-to-point connection. A wire harness organizes many wires and circuits into one bundle that branches out to several connection points across a product or machine.
What do you need from me to prepare a quote?
A drawing or sample, the quantities you need, connector part numbers or requirements, the cable specification (conductors, gauge, shielding and jacket), lengths and tolerances, the operating environment, any testing or compliance requirements, and your target delivery date. If some of this is still open, our engineers can help you define it.
Can you build prototypes before production?
Yes. We build prototype and low-volume assemblies so you can validate fit, form and function before committing to production volumes, then carry the same specification into production.
What affects the cost of a cable assembly?
The main drivers are the connectors and cable you specify, the number of conductors and terminations, length, any overmolding or custom tooling, labeling and protection, testing requirements and order quantity. Higher volumes spread setup and tooling costs across more parts.
How long does production take?
Lead time depends on the assembly's complexity, material availability and order quantity. We confirm a delivery schedule with every quote.
Which materials can you use?
We work with bare, tinned and silver-plated copper conductors and a range of insulation and jacket materials, including PVC, TPE, PUR, XLPE, silicone and fluoropolymers such as PTFE and FEP, with foil or braid shielding where it is needed. We recommend materials to suit your electrical, thermal and environmental requirements.
How are cable assemblies tested?
We agree the test plan with you as part of the quote. Common checks include continuity and short-circuit testing, insulation resistance or hi-pot testing, pull-force testing of crimped terminals, and visual inspection against the drawing.
Where are your cable assemblies made?
In Pecko's factories in Singapore, Malaysia and China, supported by global material sourcing, with domestic alternatives when they serve you better.
Do you work as a contract manufacturer?
Yes. OEMs use us as a contract cable assembly manufacturer, from small prototype runs to high-volume production, while they keep full control of their designs and specifications.