Switchcraft® and Conxall® Release White Paper, "Field Assembled Cables or Overmolded? Key Factors to Consider"

CHICAGO, May 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Switchcraft and Conxall are proud to announce the release of their latest white paper; "Field Assembled Cables or Overmolded, Key Factors to Consider." This informative paper explores the design differences between molded cable assemblies and field terminated cables. Different applications require different termination styles, this informative paper helps to explore the advantages for each type of cable assembly so engineers can make the best decision for their application. Additionally it provides guidance on some of the manufacturing missteps that can occur and how to avoid them.

Steve Cooper, Vice President of Engineering for Switchcraft and Conxall commented on this paper: "Every application has different goals, understanding all of the design options that are available is critical in making the best design decision for your application. This paper is a great tool for engineers so they can make a more informed decision about the connectors and cable assemblies they are designing into their equipment."

To learn more about the differences between field assembled cables and overmolded cable assemblies, please visit our website and read the full paper:

http://www.switchcraft.com/Documents/field_assembled_cables_or_overmolded_key_factors_whitepaper.pdf

Switchcraft^®, Inc. is a leading US based manufacturer of connectors, jacks, plugs, switches, molded cable assemblies and patchbays. Switchcraft^®, Inc. products are used in a variety of applications from broadcast and pro audio to medical, product tracking and other general industrial electronic applications. Products are sold direct to customers and through a network of stocking distributors.

Switchcraft^®, Inc., founded in 1946, is headquartered in Chicago, IL USA and still manufactures product at this location. In 1999, Switchcraft^®, Inc. acquired Conxall^®, located in Villa Park, IL, a leading manufacturer of harsh environment connectors and sealed custom cable assemblies, adding to the already extensive line of Switchcraft^®, Inc. connector products. Switchcraft^®, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary HEICO Corporation in their Electronic Technologies Division. Visit www.switchcraft.com for more information.

SOURCE Switchcraft