Flex-Cable
Electrical wires and optical fibers
Company Overview
Flex-Cable, operating as part of Northern Cable & Automation Company, LLC, has over 55 years of experience as a leader in specialized electrical conductor solutions. The company emphasizes service, quality, and technological innovation, providing engineered solutions for various demanding applications globally. Flex-Cable is committed to maintaining high standards, holding ISO 9001 certification for its Quality Management System, with specific product lines also meeting IATF 16949:2016 quality standards.
Core Offerings: Bus Bars and Advanced Cables
Flex-Cable is a prominent provider of bus bar solutions for battery connections and capacitor conductor routing. These bus bars are designed for simplicity, featuring one-piece construction to eliminate crimped connection failures and an insulated protective sleeve for enhanced safety. They offer reduced costs compared to solid bus bars and cables, along with improved reliability by minimizing flashovers and short circuits. The company's patented Pre-Formed Bus Bar Technology is particularly noted for the electric car industry, providing low resistance connectivity in a compact, space-saving package.
Beyond bus bars, Flex-Cable offers a comprehensive range of cable and wire products, including standard and custom panel building solutions that adhere to N.E.M.A. and I.P. specifications. Their extensive cable line features various jacketing materials like PVC, PUR, rubber, and Teflon. The company specializes in patented process-molded cables, including circular, rectangular, servo, encoder, and motor coupler types, widely utilized in the Medical, Robotic, Food, and Automotive industries.
Specialized Solutions and Innovation
Flex-Cable excels in resistance welding cable technology, supplying the global automotive industry and OEMs in the appliance, electronic, and consumer sectors. Their resistance welding cables are engineered for low maintenance and extended life, offering approximately 10% more current for a given voltage compared to other types. Notable innovations include their patented six-rope alternate polarity design for lowest inductive reactance and highest electrical power factor, and the Flex-cel Process with EPDM rubber covering individual conductors for improved cooling efficiency and flexibility.
The company also develops motion control and custom cables, including both flexing and non-flexing options, fiber optic cables, and I/O fanout cables. Innovative solutions like the Air-Purge Cable protect motors from moisture and dirt, while their combined Cat 6 ethernet and 18 AWG control cable simplifies machine assembly. Flex-Cable also provides robust furnace cables, water-cooled power cables, and custom electrical and electronic wire harnesses, offering design, reverse engineering, testing, and certification services.
Global Reach and Customer Focus
With a global footprint, Flex-Cable serves customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East, with ongoing expansion into new markets. The company's advanced engineering capabilities allow for tailored solutions to specific applications, ensuring high quality and timely delivery for diverse industrial needs.
