IPC-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, has just been revised. The new Revision C was released this month and is available now from Document Center Inc. in a variety of formats. Please remember that all electronic products from IPC (both pdf delivery and CD Rom Editions) are non-printing. So if you like that hardcopy format, you’ll need to order a paper copy.
As noted in my previous blog on IPC-A-620 Revision B, the document is a joint publication of IPC and WHMA, the Wire Harness Manufacturers Association. So you’ll also see it referenced by it’s full number, IPC/WHMA-A-620. It is the only industry-developed standard on the topic. It includes information on the materials, methods, tests and acceptance criteria for wiring harnesses. This covers crimped, mechanically secured and soldered interconnections and assembly activities for cable and harness assemblies.
Those of you already using the standard will want to know what the changes are. IPC notes that new sections have been developed for safety wiring, safety cable, grommets, and raceways. Additionally, other changes occur throughout the publication.
As with many of the IPC standards, there are a wealth of illustrations and photographs. This makes the document particularly helpful. It is frequently referenced and is one of the essential standards for the industry. It is certainly one of our top-sellers here at Document Center Inc.
You’ll order your copy in the format you need by heading to the Document Center Inc. website, www.document-center.com. As an authorized distributor of the IPC standards, Document Center Inc. has all IPC standards available for you. Here is a list of the purchasing options for IPC-A-620 available at our store.
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