This is an article reprint from the October 2022 edition of Design-2-Part magazine. MJM Industries has been making custom wire harness assemblies and custom over-molded cable for as long as 37 years, with new connectors, assemblies, harnesses, and wire processes being added as customers request. MJM Industries offers engineering services to assist customers in [...]
What is an M8/M12 Field Wireable Connector? M8/M12 field wireable connectors allow a technician to manually assemble or retrofit an existing assembly that is currently installed in the field and can not be sent back to the factory for repair or replacement. Field wireable connectors can be used to build a custom patch cable [...]
M8/M12 coding can seem complex and confusing when specifying the proper connectors for your application. Industries today require specific communication and data transfer protocols using connectors that carry signals and information between electronic boards and components within a larger ecosystem. It’s important that the correct M8 and M12 connectors be specified to ensure efficient [...]
At MJM Industries, to ensure that our customers receive reliable cable assemblies, all of our products must undergo Hipot testing. In this post, we’ll answer the following questions: what is Hipot testing, why is it important, and what is our process for performing this type of electrical safety test. Keep reading to learn the [...]
MJM Industries was pleased to unveil our new customizable M8/M12 cable assemblies product offering at The Assembly Show, held in Chicago on October 26- 28, 2021. New Standard and Customizable Over-Molded M8/M12 Connector Assemblies Available. As part of our over-molded connector products, MJM Industries offers both standard and custom M8/M12 cable assemblies for customers [...]
What's the difference between UL Listed and UL Recognized wires and cables? Our customers often ask this question so here's the lowdown. Underwriters Laboratories, or UL, is a global safety certification company that conducts quality and safety tests to ensure safety, performance efficiency, quality, and environmental impact on a variety of wires and cables. [...]
At MJM industries, we provide a wide range of contract manufacturing services for a number of industries and operations. Our team of experienced contract manufacturers is dedicated to delivering high-quality and reliable products that are designed to increase profitability and productivity for our customers. Whether you are looking for design services, cable assembly, ultrasonic [...]
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a United States government regulatory system with the responsibility to control the export and import of defense articles and services listed on the United States Munitions List (USML). These laws affect the manufacturing, selling and distribution of technology-based products and services related to the defense and military [...]
The IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard is the only industry-recognized method for setting expectations of what is acceptable when defining workmanship and quality in the manufacturing of discrete wire leads, cable and wire harnesses, and related assemblies. The IPC (Institute for Printed Circuits) sets requirements, which WHMA (Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association) members and their customers must abide by. WHMA [...]
What is ingress protection, why is it important and where is it used? Ingress protection provides wire harnesses and cable assemblies with long-standing quality, which is crucial when placed within dusty or damp environments. The IP rating of a product sometimes known as Ingress Protection or International Protection Rating classifies and rates the degree [...]
