Frequently Asked Questions

Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

Does Sanbor Manufacturing offer off-the-shelf or custom cable assemblies?

All cable assemblies and wire harnesses are custom-built to OEM specifications. We do not offer standard or off-the-shelf products. Every design is built to match your drawings, BOMs, and quality requirements.

What technical processes are involved in wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing?

Our process includes:

  • Wire cutting, stripping, and crimping with high-speed automated and semi-automated equipment
  • Connector and terminal application using calibrated presses
  • Ultrasonic welding or soldering where required
  • Overbraiding, sleeving, and shielding for EMI protection
  • Labeling and serialization based on customer instructions
  • Routing into custom harness boards for complex builds
  • Each step is documented and controlled according to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
  • Electrical testing and QA inspections

What types of testing do you perform on cable and wire harnesses?

We provide:

  • 100% continuity and Hipot testing
  • Pull-force testing to ensure crimp integrity
  • Visual inspections at multiple production stages
  • Functional testing based on customer needs
  • Detailed inspection and test records are provided with each shipment when requested.

What certifications do your cable and wire harness assembly factories hold?

Our cable and harness assembly lines operate under certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, AS9100D, and ISO 13485 quality systems, as well as certifications from UL, CSA, US FDA, CE marking, China NMPA, and Singapore HSA.

Which industries do you serve?

We build to customer designs across multiple sectors, including:

  • Aerospace
  • Agricultural and heavy equipment
  • Automotive & Electric Vehicles
  • Communication, Telecom, Networking
  • Consumer and Commercial Electronics
  • Industrial Automation & Controls
  • Medical Devices & Equipment
  • Robotics & Warehouse Systems

Do you support prototypes, pre-production, and full-scale production?

Yes. We offer flexible production support:

  • Prototypes and first articles for design validation
  • Low-volume pre-production for pilot runs
  • High-volume production in Southeast Asia for cost efficiency

Are your wire harnesses RoHS and REACH compliant?

Yes, unless otherwise specified by the customer. We ensure full compliance with environmental directives.

What wire and cable types can you handle?

We support:

  • AWG 2–38, stranded or solid
  • Special insulation types such as Teflon (PTFE), XLPE, PVC, and Silicone
  • Custom cable for multi-conductor cables, shielded cables, twisted pair, and coaxial assemblies
  • Jacketed cables (for data, signal, or power)

How do you ensure correct routing and repeatability in complex wire harnesses?

We build each harness on custom layout boards (jigs) using:

  • Pin-to-pin diagrams
  • Wire maps
  • Labeling and color coding
  • Wire and branch bundling with specific breakouts, taping patterns, and routing paths

This ensures repeatability, accuracy, and reduces human error on large builds.

Do you process shielded cables and drain wires?

Yes. We support:

  • 360° EMI terminations using solder sleeves or clamps
  • Drain wire connection to ground or specific pins
  • Overbraid shielding and conductive wraps

Do you support wire marking and custom labeling?

Yes. We offer:

  • Inkjet or laser wire marking
  • Heat-shrink or wraparound labels
  • QR or barcode serialization
  • Custom BOM-driven labeling instructions

Do you offer overmolding, grommets, or potting for rugged assemblies?

Yes. Capabilities include:

  • Overmolding with PVC/TPU/TPE
  • Heat-shrink strain reliefs
  • Custom boots and backshells
  • Potting for vibration and fluid protection

What crimping standards do you follow?

All crimp terminations are done according to IPC/WHMA-A-620 guidelines and validated using:

  • Pull force testing (MIL-STD-202 Method 211)
  • Crimp height and width measurements
  • Cross-sectional analysis for high-reliability applications

Do you help with connector or component sourcing?

Yes. We have long-standing sourcing relationships across Asia and globally. If a part is obsolete or constrained, we can help with equivalent substitutions, cost-down alternatives, or customer-approved second sources.

  • Source global or local equivalents
  • Identify cost-effective alternatives
  • Suggest form-fit-function substitutes for obsolete parts

How do you handle BOM changes or engineering revisions?

We use:

  • Revision-controlled document systems
  • ECO review workflows
  • Archived versions of BOMs and drawings
  • Traveler sheets and work instructions updated per the latest revision

What documentation do you provide with each shipment?

On request, we include:

  • First Article Inspection (FAI)
  • PPAP (Level 3) documentation
  • Test reports and certificates of compliance
  • Serialized lot and build records
  • Inspection checklists
  • Final QA sign-off records

What traceability do you offer for cable assemblies?

We provide:

  • Lot-level and serial-level traceability for wire, terminals, and connectors
  • Full traceability per harness ID, date code, and operator
  • Scan-and-store systems for quality assurance and recall traceability

PCB Assemblies and Box Build Integration

What PCB assembly technologies do you support?

We offer:

  • SMT (including 01005 packages)
  • Through-hole (wave, selective, hand)
  • Mixed-technology builds
  • BGA, QFN, LGA with X-ray inspection
  • Double-sided reflow, selective soldering, wave soldering
  • Conformal coating, potting, and encapsulation (as needed)
  • All assemblies are built to IPC-A-610 standards, Class II or III depending on the application.

Do you provide testing and inspection for PCBAs?

Yes. We perform:

  • AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)
  • X-ray inspection for BGA and voids
  • In-Circuit Testing (ICT)
  • Functional Testing (FCT)
  • Boundary scan and custom firmware loading if needed

What soldering processes are used?

  • Leaded and lead-free reflow ovens (RoHS-compliant)
  • Wave soldering (for THT)
  • Selective soldering (for dense boards)
  • Hand soldering for odd-forms or mods

What is your placement accuracy and minimum pitch?

  • Component size: 01005 packages (0.4mm x 0.2mm) and up
  • Minimum pitch: 0.3mm
  • Placement accuracy: ±25µm @ 3
  • High-precision placement is validated by SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) and AOI systems.

What design files do you need for a quote or build?

We require:

  • Gerber files or ODB++
  • BOM with MPNs and descriptions
  • XY centroid file
  • Assembly drawing and notes
  • Optional: test files, firmware instructions

Can you do DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Test) reviews?

Yes. Our engineering team provides:

  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Design for Testability (DFT)
  • Solder joint and thermal analysis
  • Test point and programming access optimization

Do you support firmware loading or device programming?

Yes. We can program:

  • Microcontrollers (via JTAG, ISP, SWD)
  • Firmware loading for MCUs, EEPROMs, CPLDs, and FPGAs
  • Testing with customer-supplied golden units

Can you handle Class III IPC builds?

Yes. We are capable of building toIPC-A-610 Class III and provide inspection reports, FAI, and QA sign-off documentation.

Do you offer conformal coating and potting?

Yes. We support:

  • Acrylic, silicone, urethane coatings
  • UV-traceable inspection
  • Custom masking and curing
  • Encapsulation for mission-critical or ruggedized products

Do you support box build or full system integration?

Yes. Our box-build integration includes:

  • Electromechanical and mechanical assembly (enclosures, hardware, displays, pump, motor, etc.)
  • PCBAs into metal/plastic enclosures
  • Cable harness and connector installation
  • Final testing and functional verification
  • Perform final test, labeling, and packaging per customer instructions

What types of volumes can you handle?

We support:

  • Prototypes and first articles for design validation
  • Low-volume pre-production for pilot runs
  • High-volume production

We support high-mix, low-volume builds. We can build in Southeast Asia for cost savings or final assembly in the U.S. as needed.

Are your PCBA factories certified?

Our PCB assemblies and box-build integration operate under certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, AS9100D, and ISO 13485 quality systems, as well as certifications from UL, CSA, US FDA, CE marking, China NMPA, and Singapore HSA.

Is your soldering process RoHS compliant?

Yes. We have dedicated RoHS (lead-free) and leaded soldering lines, separated by process and tooling to maintain compliance and cleanliness.

How do you handle ESD protection in the assembly area?

Our entire PCBA operation follows strict ESD-safe protocols:

  • Test by Wrist Strap/Footwear Tester
  • ESD Workbench
  • Ionized air blowers, ESD mats, grounded wrist straps
  • ESD-safe bags and packaging materials
  • Routine calibration of ESD tools
  • Compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20

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