Custom Cables, Leads, Pinouts, and Cable Management
Cable Management, Custom Cables, and More
Cables are one of the most overlooked components in industrial automation. That is, until something goes wrong. Whether they’re being used to connect motion systems, sensors, vision equipment, or even control panels, cables keep your facility running. And when they stop, so does production.
At Cross Company, we understand how critical it is for manufacturers to have reliable connectivity. That’s why we offer to design, source, and assemble custom cables, leads, pinouts, and cable management systems built specifically for your application. We help manufacturers reduce downtime, simplify maintenance, and enhance performance without the guesswork (or risk) of using less-ideal cables.
Why Good Cables Matter
Using standard, off-the-shelf cables in a dynamic industrial environment is often a recipe for premature failure, signal loss, and costly unplanned downtime.
A custom-engineered cable solution from Cross is built to withstand the specific stresses of your application (from continuous flexing to harsh chemical exposure), ensuring your equipment stays running and protecting your bottom line.
Integrating Solutions from Industry Leading Brands
Our team works with an industry leading number of suppliers when developing solutions for our customers, so we can integrate the right components every time. Our expertise, paired with access to a wider range of materials, means we can build the best solution for your process.
Custom Cable Solutions Designed For Your Operation
At Cross, we offer end-to-end custom cable services specifically designed for industrial and automation applications. Whether you need a single specialized cable or a complete harness and management system for a new production line, our team can help.
Our cable capabilities include
Custom Cable Design
We spec and design from the ground up, considering voltage, signal type, stress, bend radius, and even environmental exposure
Custom Wire Harnesses
For more complex systems needing multiple signal and power lines, we can design and assemble wire harnesses that simplify installation, reduce clutter, and protect cables
Custom Pinouts and Connectors
We provide accurate pinout configurations to match your control systems, motors, or sensors, eliminating wiring confusion during installation
Custom Leads and Extensions
When your layout calls for nonstandard cable lengths or split leads, we can produce reliable extension cables and jumpers that meet automation-grade requirements
Cable Management Systems
Our engineers can design and integrate cable carriers, guides, and strain-relief systems that keep your cabling organized and protected
Automation Resources and Success Stories
Cross Automation Services Brochure
Our primary focus is to decrease manual labor, increase throughput, improve quality, and/or decrease the consumption of raw materials through automated solutions. Download our automation services brochure to learn more about our core integration services, technical services, training services, support services, and more.
- Flex-rated applications – Standard cables aren’t designed for continuous movement, while flex-rated cables are engineered to withstand repeated bending without failure.
- Extended or non-standard lengths – Many servo manufacturers cap cable lengths at 10–50 feet. We can create custom cables for longer runs, including 100-foot or more motor cables.
- Special connectors or harnesses – For applications requiring bulkhead connections, unique pinouts, or integrated cable harnesses, we design assemblies that simplify installation and commissioning.
- Challenging environments – From high heat and chemical exposure to vacuum or submerged operation, we can specify materials and jackets that meet your environmental requirements.
Why Custom Cables?
When A Custom Cable Solution Makes Sense
If you’re wrestling with deciding if custom cables are worth it, consider how often your operation experiences unplanned downtime or difficult startups due to damaged cords (or even cords that aren’t behaving like they should). Custom cables and wiring assemblies are a practical means of eliminating those difficulties.
You may benefit from a Cross custom cable, lead, pinout, or cable management if
- You’re dealing with frequent cable fatigue or failure due to motion or flexing
- Your setup requires longer or nonstandard cable runs
- You need specific connectors for through-panel or sealed environments
- Your environment involves heat, vacuum, moisture, oil, or chemical exposure
- You want to reduce wiring complexity and streamline commissioning
Get cables built for motion.
Let’s design a flex-rated solution together that lasts.
Is Automation Right for Your Process?
Answer a few simple questions and find out! We’ll send a copy of your inputs to help build the case for automation, and determine ROI for automating parts of your operation.
Why Cross Custom Cables, Leads, Pinouts, and Cable Management?
Whether you need a single custom lead or a plant-wide cable management overhaul, Cross Company provides the engineering expertise, quality standards, and customer support to make it happen. Every custom cable or harness we build is the result of collaboration between our automation engineers, sourcing specialists, and your production team. Together, we ensure that each assembly delivers measurable improvements in performance and maintainability.
Don’t let cable issues slow down your automation efforts. If you’re ready to improve reliability, simplify maintenance, and protect your investment in automation equipment, talk with a Cross engineer today. We’ll help you design, specify, and deliver a cable solution that keeps your production moving.
