HB Cables and Components Limited
Electrical wires and optical fibers
Company Overview
HB Cables & Components Ltd is a UK-based cable distributor with over 40 years of experience in the cable and wire industry. Operating from a state-of-the-art warehousing facility in Thetford, north of London, the company maintains a long-established relationship with LEONI Kabel GmbH. This partnership grants HB Cables access to LEONI's extensive product portfolio across its Automotive, Marine, and Standard cable divisions, positioning them as a key supplier for various industrial sectors.
Extensive Product & Service Portfolio
HB Cables specializes in a comprehensive range of high-quality cabling solutions. For the automotive industry, offerings include LEONI Adascar ADR-approved truck cables, multi-core wiring, wheel sensor, and safety cables for advanced driver assistance systems. The LEONI Dacar range provides cutting-edge automotive Ethernet and data transmission cables, supporting applications from multimedia to Car-to-X communication. Electromobility is addressed with LEONI Hivocar high-voltage cables for hybrid and electric vehicles, including advanced LEONI HPC (High Power Charging) cables featuring active liquid cooling for rapid charging up to 3.75MW. Other automotive solutions include LEONI Mocar high-temperature cables and LEONI FLUY ultra-thin wall cables for weight and space savings.
Beyond automotive, HB Cables supplies LEONI BETAtherm 155 flexible low-voltage conductors for industrial machinery and lighting, along with LEONI MegaLine copper data cables for IT infrastructure. The marine and offshore sectors benefit from LEONI SeaLine communication, LAN, and specialized underwater cables, approved by major classification societies. The company also distributes Ederfil Becker enamelled wire and offers bespoke fiber optic assemblies. Furthermore, HB Cables provides a full cable assembly and box build service, from design to complete electronic solutions, catering to both large multi-nationals and R&D start-ups.
Strategic Advantages
HB Cables differentiates itself through its customer-centric approach, offering low minimum order quantities on specialist cables and flexible supply options, including direct delivery or UK stock-holding for quick response. Their technical expertise extends to advising clients on component lifecycle status, RoHS, REACH, and conflict material origins. The ability to provide custom cable designs, tailored to specific application and environmental requirements, underscores their commitment to delivering precise and effective solutions.
