Description
Are you struggling to find a product that suits your needs?
Are you juggling flammability, temperature, voltage or environmental considerations? K Lacey’s custom cables are here to help.
A custom designed cable can be an ideal solution where low volumes, including prototyping, make traditional manufacture feasible.
We also offer over braiding of existing cable, or to have an overall sheath applied.
Our team with over 50 years of experience in cable knowledge is here to advise upon your best options for custom cables.
For additional information and expertise on custom cables, or for a detailed quotation, click here to contact our sales team
What are Custom Cables and what are they used for?
Custom cables are built to print cables made for applications where standard, off-the-shelf cables cannot meet specific technical, performance or installation requirements. Our custom cables are tailored to specific needs and combine unique materials and designs to fulfil specific demands for certain industries or applications. Custom cables could incorporate many things, from an alternative material to different conductor colours.
The benefits of Custom Cables
Custom cables can be designed however you like them, and so offer a range of advantages that you won’t get with standard cables as they may not meet the exact specifications you need for your project. Here are just some of the benefits of custom cables.
- Bespoke specifications. You can tailor your custom cables to your exact specifications whether you need a particular combination of data transmission or you need specific materials for shielding.
- Enhanced performance. Custom cables are engineered to perform at their best in the specific application they’re designed for minimising the risk of failure.
- Improved aesthetics. Custom cables can be designed with a specific aesthetic in mind. This allows for colour coding, unique finishes, and sleek designs.
- Specialised applications. For industries that have unique challenges or specific needs for their cables such as aerospace, medical, or military, custom cables can provide the solutions you can’t find with standard cables.
- Cost-efficiency. Although initially more expensive, custom cables are often more cost-efficient in the long run by meeting the exact specifications and reducing the need for modifications or replacements.
- Custom cables allow you to anticipate your future needs and create cables that are adaptable and scalable. You can also design custom cables to integrate with new technologies seamlessly.
Why choose K. Lacey for custom cables?
At K. Lacey, we offer and build to print exceptional quality custom cables that suit your industry. With our expert team by your side, we can advise on what custom cable options are available and suitable to you and how we can make the process as straightforward and cost-effective as possible. We always put the satisfaction of our customers first, which is why we ensure open and transparent communication throughout the whole cable customisation process.
We have over 50 years supplying cables and wire solutions to high-spec, regulated, and engineering-led industries in the UK and internationally. Our established heritage in custom cables means we have a long-standing relationship with elite manufacturers, so we can help you find a cable that meets your unique needs. From technical guidance to custom cable solutions, we offer quality-assured cable sourcing with transparent pricing and lead times.
How do Custom Cables work?
Custom cables are necessary when standard cables don’t meet performance or fitment requirements. Standard cables can be too bulky, incorrect lengths, or simply not meet compliance requirements – whereas custom cables are designed to work for your specific need.
At K. Lacey, we work with top manufacturers to design custom cables that work for you. We work to specific criteria such as:
- Number of cores
- Conductor size
- Voltage/current load
- Insulation material
- Shielding/screening
- Temperature rating
- Outer jacket material
- Flexibility needs
We combine the right elements to match the application with the custom cables exactly and can offer our expert guidance and advice if necessary. Whether you need machine wiring, control panel cables, or wiring for aerospace or marine environments, custom cables are designed to improve reliability, reduce downtime, improve safety, and increase the lifespan of products and systems. Contact us today for more information on how our custom cables work.
Custom Cable Process
At K. Lacey, we provide a straightforward custom cable process.
- Consultation – we discuss the application, environment, voltage, connector types, dimensions, lead time, and budget for your custom cable.
- Review and recommendations – we will review your custom cable requirements and suggest materials, shielding options, and more based on our expert industry knowledge.
- Specification – we will recommend a custom cable construction for your application, along with lead time and pricing.
- Design – we work with manufacturers to design and engineer a custom cable solution that works for your needs.
- Testing – testing is carried out to ensure the form, fit, and function of our custom cables match your application.
- Delivery – your custom cable is carefully packaged and sent out for delivery.
For more information on our custom cable process, contact us today.
