Protective measures required for abs wiring harness
Protective Measures for Wire Harnesses
Wire harness maintenance needs to consider several aspects: the selection of wire harness materials, the maintenance of wire connections in the harness, and the maintenance of the pin-type terminals in the harness. Haozhi will elaborate on how to better maintain wire harnesses from these aspects.
Wire Harness Material Selection
Wire harnesses are generally made of multi-core soft copper wires, and there are also silver-plated wires. In many cases, a thin layer of high-conductivity silver is plated on the surface of the copper wire to improve conductivity. The most important requirement is to select the appropriate wire diameter or cross-sectional area based on the maximum current of the wire. In addition to considering the wire diameter, the environment and function of the wire harness should also be considered. For example, the working environment of the engine is harsh, with high temperatures, and many corrosive gases and liquids. Therefore, when selecting wires, it is necessary to use wires that are heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant, friction-resistant, and vibration-resistant. There are many types of wires, and each country has different classifications, different points of emphasis, and different manufacturing standards. ABS wire harness processing plants need to select wires based on the specific working environment and requirements of the ABS wire harness during production. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated wires are commonly used.
Maintenance of Wire Connections in the Harness
The connection points between wires in a wire harness are called harness connection points. Connection points are commonly found in instrument harnesses, audio harnesses, engine compartment harnesses, and air conditioning harnesses. Signals are transmitted between switches and multiple electrical appliances through these connection points, so effective measures are necessary. Generally, after the connection points are connected, the copper wires of the wire cores are exposed, easily oxidized, and multiple connection points wrapped together in the harness can easily cause electrical connection between connection points, leading to short circuits. In severe cases, this can cause a fire. Therefore, wire harness connection points must be protected with materials that have good insulation properties.
The materials used to wrap connection points vary depending on the working environment. PVC tape is generally used for harness connection points that are less affected by the environment, such as instrument harnesses, overhead harnesses, body harnesses, four-door harnesses, and indoor harnesses such as air conditioning harnesses. For connection points in the front compartment harness and engine harness, double-layer heat-shrink tubing is generally used to provide waterproof, high-temperature resistance, and wear resistance, but the cost is higher than that of tape.
2021-01-25