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How to Prepare an RFQ for Custom Cable Assemblies
A clear RFQ helps engineering and sales review drawings, materials, testing, certification needs, quantity, and delivery expectations without repeated clarification.
Start with the drawing package
Send the latest drawing, sketch, schematic, or harness layout. If the drawing is preliminary, mark it as preliminary so prototype and production assumptions are clear.
Include cable length, connector orientation, branch dimensions, labels, overmold geometry, and any packaging or routing notes that affect the build.
List electrical and mechanical requirements
Include wire gauge, conductor count, cable type, shielding, jacket material, connector part numbers, strain relief requirements, and the intended application environment.
If the assembly has flexing, sealing, vibration, or temperature expectations, include those details before quotation.
Define tests and documentation
State continuity, polarity, functional, visual, or customer-specific test requirements. Certification and documentation needs should be supplied explicitly.
Certification and compliance documentation can be reviewed during RFQ based on the applicable product, market, and project requirements.