Cable Assemblies, Harnesses and Wire Looms – what is the difference?

Cable assemblies, wire harnesses and wiring looms are phrases often used interchangeably, but there are, in fact, subtle differences in their construction, performance and the environment to which they are best suited. First let’s define wires and cables; whilst both wires and cables conduct electricity, a wire is a conductive metal strand such as copper or aluminium which can be wrapped in a protective sheath whereas a cable contains multiple wires within the protective jacket.

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