ABB creates universally compatible multi-sleeve adaptor to help protect wiring in heavy-duty vehicles
June 24 2024 - 11:51AM
Imagine a heavy-duty vehicle or electric vehicle (EV) grinding to a
halt – not due to a battery issue, but because of a faulty
electrical connection. Heavy-duty vehicles endure constant
vibration, impact and strain, which can compromise vehicle safety
and lead to costly downtime. ABB Installation Products addresses
these challenges with the first-of-its-kind Harnessflex®
Interconnect system. This is a multi-sleeve adaptor designed for
universal compatibility across common types of cable protection and
Harnessflex® fittings and connector interfaces, simplifying and
strengthening cable-to-connector stability essential to the
reliable operation of heavy-duty vehicles.
The rise of heavy-duty EVs and shifting regulatory requirements
necessitates robust electrical systems capable of handling higher
voltages and operating temperatures, as well as protecting vital
connections from demanding conditions and harsh operating
environments. To secure electrical connections in heavy-duty
vehicles, harnessmakers use a variety of cable protection solutions
such as braids, sleeves, wraps, jackets, heat shields and conduits.
Previously, these forms of cable protection have often been used
with critical wiring into connectors left exposed due to no
backshell compatibility.
Harnessmakers can now seamlessly integrate the OEM-agnostic
Harnessflex Interconnect system with their choice of cable
protection methods, helping ensure critical connections are
shielded from elements such as dirt, oil, high-pressure washdowns,
corrosive chemicals and more. As a reusable system, the Harnessflex
multi-sleeve adaptor is a more sustainable solution than plastic
tape, shrink wrap and other items commonly used to secure cables at
critical electrical junctions.
“Vehicle makers face capacity constraints as they work to meet
tighter industry standards. ABB is creating solutions to help
streamline installation, optimize cable protection and
significantly improve the overall reliability of heavy-duty
vehicles,” said Andrea Castella, EVP and General Manager, ABB
Installation Products for Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and
Africa. “ABB’s Harnessflex Interconnect system expands our
electrification solutions across a broad range of high-use
transportation and heavy-duty applications.”
As heavy-duty EVs continue to evolve, ABB’s Harnessflex
Interconnect system simplifies connections and compatibility across
many types of applications such as construction, agriculture and
mining equipment, emergency vehicles, refuse trucks, buses, and
other transportation and distribution vehicles. The multi-sleeve
adaptor allows all Harnessflex® fittings and connector interfaces,
including ABB’s first-to-market Harnessflex® EVO™ range of
backshells for protecting critical EV wiring, to be used with
typical cable protection solutions.
"The electrical wiring within a heavy-duty EV is essential,
enabling performance and productivity, and ultimately,
cost-effectiveness," said Nathan Cook, Global Business Leader for
Cable Management Products, ABB Installation Products. "Heavy-duty
EVs are prone to critical electrical failure if connectors aren’t
well protected. ABB’s Harnessflex Interconnect system brings
unilaterally effective connector protection compatibility that
works with our fittings and other common types of cable protection
a harnessmaker may use to help boost uptime.”
Available in both PA66 and thermoplastic rubber, ABB’s
multi-sleeve adaptor enables easy linking between Harnessflex
fittings and interfaces and protects critical wiring in heavy-duty
vehicles by securing cable bundles inside slit-conduit; improving
strain relief of backshells and other hinged fittings; and
simplifying assembly and easily fastening with ABB’s Ty-Rap® cable
ties, Ty-Fast® cable ties or Harnessflex® multi-function clips.
ABB Installation Products remains at the forefront of
extensively tested and field-proven cable management and cable
protection solutions. In the changing EV sector, the Harnessflex
Interconnect system is the latest addition to a comprehensive
portfolio of cable solutions that have been widely used in
industrial, robotics and transportation installations for more than
40 years. Harnessflex Interconnect system solutions are produced at
ABB’s Kecskemét, Hungary facility and available globally.
For more information please contact:
ABB Installation Products Media Relations Hannah
Anthonyhannah.anthony@us.abb.com+1 470 501 1466
Building on its long history of pioneering in electrification,
ABB Installation Products creates solutions to safely connect and
protect electrical systems that power businesses, cities, homes and
transportation. With more than 200,000 products under 38 premium
brand names, ABB Installation Products, formerly Thomas &
Betts, solutions are found wherever electricity is used around the
world and in space.
ABB is a technology leader in electrification
and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient
future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and
software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered
and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more
than 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that
accelerate industrial
transformation. www.abb.com
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