Case Studies: 3-Ci Manufacturing in Calgary, Alberta.
FIXTURE FABRICATION CLIENT
An expensive arc-welding robot is used by this client to create their product. The cable it comes with must be able to work when exposed to liquids. That said, it consistently suffered breakage within the connective joint which exposed contacts, and a short within the cable would destroy the robot's control system and also constituted a hazardous work environment.
3-Ci Manufacturing's solution was to design and create an overmolded cable with a custom aluminum back shell, terminal insulating agent, and polyurethane overmold to strengthen the physical strain-relief and ensure the electrical contacts were protected.
3-Ci Manufacturing's solution was to design and create an overmolded cable with a custom aluminum back shell, terminal insulating agent, and polyurethane overmold to strengthen the physical strain-relief and ensure the electrical contacts were protected.
MARINE RESEARCH CLIENT
Deep sea research can be a tricky feat. Factors such as pressure, chemical makeup, rust issues, and so on must be considered when powering and controlling expensive unmanned underwater machinery. This is further complicated when the underwater device requires three independent units to function - Power, Signal, and Tow.
3-Ci's solution was to design and create a Kevlar-laced polyurethane shipboard composite cable designed for high pressures and molded with a type three anodized connector. The unique form of molding ensured no seepage and the composite Kevlar cable acted as power, signal, and tow when combined with a breakout stainless steel winch.
3-Ci's solution was to design and create a Kevlar-laced polyurethane shipboard composite cable designed for high pressures and molded with a type three anodized connector. The unique form of molding ensured no seepage and the composite Kevlar cable acted as power, signal, and tow when combined with a breakout stainless steel winch.
POWER SYSTEMS CLIENT
Harnesses on heavy duty vehicles are exposed to all sorts of factors which can eventually lead to failure. A robust cable is required to the automotive functioning without regular expensive electrical diagnosis and corrective action.
3-Ci's solution was to design and create a fully enclosed solid-state polyurethane harness with overmolded connectors. All wires are enclosed with a jacketed petro-chemical resistant plastic and shielded from external factors.
3-Ci's solution was to design and create a fully enclosed solid-state polyurethane harness with overmolded connectors. All wires are enclosed with a jacketed petro-chemical resistant plastic and shielded from external factors.
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS CLIENT
An array of cables in field operations made working difficult due to the sheer mess associated with complicated setup. Setup and takedown of portable operations was further complicated by unit assemblies that were virtually indistinguishable from one another.
3-Ci's solution was to design and create a unique product now named the Multi-Block. It essentially takes one or several composite cables and breaks them down into several individual units closer to the device with which they connect. This combined with vivid colour overmolds simplified setup and takedown procedures and reduced overall site clutter.
3-Ci's solution was to design and create a unique product now named the Multi-Block. It essentially takes one or several composite cables and breaks them down into several individual units closer to the device with which they connect. This combined with vivid colour overmolds simplified setup and takedown procedures and reduced overall site clutter.
