Calmont Wire & Cable
Electrical wires and optical fibers
Company Overview
Calmont Wire & Cable, a privately held U.S. manufacturer since 1958, specializes in designing and manufacturing custom wire and cable solutions from its Southern California facilities. The company has a rich history of innovation, contributing to significant projects like the Apollo and Space Shuttle Programs, and the Hubble Telescope. Calmont's foundational philosophy, 'We are problem solvers…and we also sell wire and cable,' continues to drive its approach to tackling complex challenges across various industries.
Products and Services
Calmont offers an extensive range of custom wire and cable products engineered for demanding environments and delicate conditions. Key offerings include ultraflexible wire and cable, such as Med FlexWire, FluoroFlex, and SiliFlex Ribbon Cable, designed to withstand millions of flex cycles. The company also manufactures high temperature wire, rated up to 300°C, and high voltage cables, capable of handling up to 150 KV DC. Specialized products encompass micro-mini coaxial cables for compact applications, multi-conductor and coaxial cables, and extruded shapes with multi-lumen designs for specific uses in medical devices. Calmont provides comprehensive services including design, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and both short-run and high-volume production.
Technical Capabilities and Materials
Calmont utilizes a wide array of conductor materials, including bare copper, tinned copper, silver-plated copper, nickel-plated copper, copper-covered steel, high strength copper alloys, and stainless steel. Available gauges range from 40 AWG to 4/0. For insulation and jacketing, materials like silicone rubber, FEP, PFA, PVC, polyurethane, polyethylene, and polypropylene are employed, alongside specialized compounds such as Valox®, Ultem®, and Lexan®. Advanced shielding materials include bare copper, tinned copper, various alloys, foil tape, and Aracon® fiber, which significantly reduces weight while providing excellent EMI shielding for aerospace and military applications. The company's expertise also extends to various stranding configurations like concentric, equilay, unidirectional, unilay, bunched, and rope stranding.
Industry Focus and Certifications
Calmont Wire & Cable serves critical sectors including Medical (patient monitoring, surgical devices, sterilization-resistant cables), Aerospace (space exploration, satellites), Military & Defense (surveillance, reconnaissance, harsh environments), Robotics (repetitive motion), Communications, and Test & Measurement. The company is committed to quality, holding certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 for medical device applications, and AS9100D for aerospace components. Calmont differentiates itself through direct engineer accessibility, a problem-solving culture, and a commitment to U.S. manufacturing, ensuring high customer satisfaction and delivering solutions that meet stringent industry standards.
