The cable route for power & signals
Cable harnesses and individual connections form the nervous system of your vehicle electrics – they connect lights, control units, sensors and actuators. A precisely designed cable system ensures that voltage and signals are transmitted without loss, which is crucial for the reliability of electronic components.
Variety in connection & repair requirements
Various repair kits and cable sets are listed in the store, e.g. cable sets for lighting units as well as repair or adapter solutions for control units. These enable targeted wiring or repairs if cables are defective or need to be adapted.
What should you look out for when buying:
Extreme loads and protection in truck cable systems
In the commercial vehicle sector, cable harnesses are not just simple conductors, but highly stressed components that have to withstand extreme environmental conditions. The massive vibrations of the chassis, the movements of the engine and the high temperatures in the engine compartment place permanent mechanical and thermal stress on the cables. Added to this is the corrosive environment caused by dirt, moisture and road salt. Truck cable harnesses must therefore have robust insulation and high-quality protective conduits to protect the wires from abrasion, short circuits and breakages, which would be fatal in continuous truck operation.
The role in data traffic and high-current supply
Cable harnesses in trucks must transmit both sensitive data signals and high current loads without errors. In the field of CAN bus communication, the integrity of the signal lines is essential for the error-free functioning of control units such as EBS, ECU or transmission control units. At the same time, the main cable harnesses must safely carry the high currents of the 24-volt system (e.g. for lighting, starter motor or the powerful air compressor). When purchasing, it is therefore important to ensure the correct cable cross-section and the quality of the cores in order to avoid voltage drops that directly reduce the performance of electrical units.
Tightness and connector quality for maximum availability
The weak point in the truck cable system is often the connectors. These must guarantee absolute tightness (high IP protection class) to prevent water and moisture from penetrating the contacts, which would lead to corrosion and contact resistance. In the truck sector, special, often multi-pole and lockable connectors are required that are protected against vibration and enable the fast, reliable connection of complex subsystems (such as the connection to the trailer). Choosing OE-quality replacement and repair kits with high-quality contacts and seals is the best guarantee for reliable vehicle electrics and minimizing costly, unscheduled downtime.
