Why Are Special Cable Assemblies Required In Military Applications?

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Military cable assemblies have the same basic
requirements as cable assemblies for other
industries, that is, carrying power and
information from one place to another. But, there
is yet a great difference between general cable
assemblies and military cable assemblies as the
latter is required to perform in much harsher
environments, and must in no condition fail. This
is why it is critical that these cable
assemblies are subject to exacting standards set
by the military applications, and that they are
able to withstand constant use in variable
climates and harsh conditions. This is why
military specific cable assemblies are designed
to provide reliable performance and durability
in demanding applications. Miracle Aerospace is
one of the most reliable military and aircraft
cableassembly manufacturers in India, where all
standards are kept in mind while designing cable
assemblies. Moreover, the products manufactured
specifically for military purposes are designed
to have the following qualities, such that they
can fulfill the needs of the below mentioned
applications.
Qualities required by military cable
assemblies Flexibility Military cable
assemblies must be sturdy enough to withstand
frequent stretching, twisting, and contracting
of heavy use. A coiled cord or stranded cords may
be used in individual wires to enhance the
assemblys flexibility, depending upon the
requirements of the application.
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Durability Military cable assemblies are always
encountering varied climates and temperatures.
This is why they must be designed to address the
most challenging conditions by usage of tools
that create strain reliefs and overmoulded
connectors, which can withstand harsh
environments. Resistance Military cable
assemblies come across all kinds of vibrations
and abrasions. Thus, they must be jacketed with
advanced polyurethane jacketing for superior
resistance against all kinds of abrasion,
moisture, chemicals, and bio-contaminants. Protect
ion Military cable assemblies must be shielded
to provide EMI/RFI performance that meets
military specifications. These can include
braids, tape shields, composite shields, spirals,
and reverse spirals. Applications military
cable assemblies are used in Aviation Cable
assemblies used in military aviation applications
are constructed out of lightweight materials
like carbon fibers, which can comprise a simple
thin design. These assemblies also need to be
designed to withstand high temperatures and
pressures. Defense vehicles Military cars,
jeeps, and trucks endure immense stress on the
field. This is why lightweight connectors that
are small in size are used, which increases the
application space, without adding to the weight
of the vehicle. The cables also need to be
waterproof to ensure that the vehicles do not
stop functioning during rains, or when passing
through damp and water-filled areas. Soldier
worn systems Soldiers are made to wear multiple
systems on the field that use cable assemblies.
Cables with superior elasticity are used so that
cables can be stretched when worn outside
military gear, or within the protective armor and
clothing. Also, RFI shielded assemblies are
required to keep the devices protected against
sand, dirt, chemicals, and water. Communication
Communication within the military industry needs
to be perfect and fault-free. It requires immense
amount of protection as they are used in a wide
number of settings. This is why materials like
tinned copper, carbon fiber, Teflon, beryllium
copper, HDPE, and PVC are used and connectors
are designed using overmoulding processes for
improved protection.