What is Molded Cable? Types, Uses, Materials, a Helpful Design Guide

Cables are definitely one of the most confusing and complicating things to understand. Especially when it comes to choosing a cable that better suits applications. In recent times molded cables have become an attraction among many users. In fact, it’s now becoming one of the comfortable cable options for users.   What Is Molded Cable?   Molded cables are created by injecting heated molten material into a mold cavity. The mold mechanically attaches the connectors to the cables making it a single part. This gives the cable the ability to withstand vibration, shock, and flexibility along with good exposure to a harsher environment. Molded cables have become extremely important among many users. But many users rarely notice they use a molded cable. This applies to everyday objects; you perhaps didn’t know your phone charger had a molded cable. So let’s give you a clear guide on these types of cable.   How a Cable is Molded?   The molding process takes a great deal of pressure in forcing material into a mold cavity. It all starts by installing molding materials into the heated barrel of the molding machine. When heated, the material melts and turns into a resin. Any desired colorants can be mixed at this point. The resin mixed with the colorant is then forced into the mold cavities. After cooling, it will then take the appearance of the mold including any trade names, logos and so on. Pretty useful right? Now let’s see the types of molded cables you can come across. Cable Inner Pre molding In Mold 2 cavities After Over molding Types Of  Molded  Cables   There are many types of molded cables that are offered by different brands in the cable industry. However, they all more or less narrow down to the following types of molded cables.   Standardized Molded Cables...