Over-molded cables are beneficial because they minimize the risk and disadvantages that are present in mechanically assembled connectors. Converting an assembled connector to an over-molded connector requires a thorough understanding of connector over-mold and its requirements.
What Are Over-Molded Connectors?
An over-molded connector is created similarly to the injection molding process used for over-molded cable. However, it’s different from a mechanically built connector that’s available as one piece and is joined together to the cable with an additive process such as bonding, gluing, etc.
How Are They Different from Mechanically Built Connectors?
The components required to build connectors mechanically are easier to purchase via online platforms or catalogs and offer a convenient development process. However, they do not offer long-term stability, reliability, functionality, etc., that’s required for the sustainability of mass production.
For a better understanding of over-molded connectors, here’s a list of benefits offered by them.
Customization
The best feature of over-molded connectors is that they can be customized and designed according to your needs with the help of injection molding.
They offer you limitless options that can fit the purpose of your usage and application. This liberty to design your connector offered by customization features allows you to manufacture the most preferred connectors by customers.
Lower Cost
Although you might think that a customized product will cost high, over-molded connectors cost way less than mechanically built connectors.
Since mechanical construction requires more labor and material cost, along with inventory cost, building it keeps rising further.
However, customizing a connector yourself allows you to omit components, materials, and other manufacturing steps that are unnecessary for you.
This not only saves material cost but also consumes much less time for production and distribution.
Better Performance
The over-molding process protects the wire by offering insulation and a hard seal against moisture and water.
If your device needs one or more than one conductor, the over-molding process is the ideal choice as it offers better performance than a mechanically built connector.
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