Transcript USA Harness, Inc.

USA Harness, Inc.
USA-Plus™ Wiring Harness System
USA Harness, Inc.
• Introduction
• History and Capabilities
• Organization Participation
• Materials Specifications
• Manufacturing/Quality Procedures
• USA-Plus™ System/Warranty Terms
• Independent Testing
• Closing
History and Capabilities
• Began 1991
• 80,000 sf manufacturing & warehouse
space at two facilities
• 110 employees
• In-house tool and die-making shop
• Custom-designed products built to order
• Trailer harnessing – light to heavy duty
• Loom harnessing – multi-circuit
applications; engine and transmission
• Electronic security controls
Organization Participation
• TTMA – Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association
• SAE – Society of Automotive Engineers
• WHMA – Wiring Harness Manufacturers Association
• NATM – National Association Trailer Manufacturers
• IACOA – Independent Armored Car Operators
Association
• TMC – Technology & Maintenance Council (ATA)
Materials Specifications
• PVC Jacketed Cable
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19 strand AWG automotive copper
Conforms to SAE and TTMA requirements
-40° to +160°F working temperature range
Resists oils, acids, alkalis, sunlight, heat, weathering, abrasion
Custom-manufactured to USAH specifications
• Terminations
- Non-insulated brass, tin-coated stamped and formed contacts
• Molding Compound
- Virgin PVC compounds in 60, 75, 90 and 100 durometer hardness
• Connectors
- Metal or nylon sockets/plugs conforming to SAE J560
• Dielectric Grease
- Corrosion preventative compound for electrical contacts installed in
all female contacts
Manufacturing Procedures
• Termination
- Calibrated machine press crimped terminations
- Mandatory pull tests conducted to ensure correct crimp
• Splicing
- Ultrasonic welded splices for superior conductivity and reliability
- All splices are tape wrapped to prevent short circuiting
• Molding
- Pressure injection molded into tool steel die sets
- Cable jackets prepped with solvent for adhesion to mold compound
• Inspection/Testing
- All parts visually and mechanically inspected to custom print
- All parts tested electronically to ensure conductivity and loading
USA-Plus™ System
• Patented Connector Design (2001)
• 10-Circuit Capability
• Keyed Termination Orientation
• Integral Interior O-Ring Primary Seal
• Secondary Pin Lock
• Virgin Vinyl Mold Compound
• 5-Year Material/Workmanship Warranty
Independent Testing
• ASTM B117 Salt Spray Test (American
Society for Testing & Materials)
• Grote & Truck-Lite LED Lamps
• Successfully Completed 500 hours of
Continuous Operation
• SAE J560 for Sockets & Plugs Requires
168 hours – USA-Plus™ nearly 3X!!
USA-Plus™ Premium Harness System
• Seeking ISO 9001:2000 certification
• Leading the way in HD trailer industry
for custom harnessing
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presentation!!
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