Automotive Cable Requirements for Conductor RFQs
Include the applicable cable specification and edition, conductor construction, temperature class and terminal system. Identify the material tests and finished-cable tests needed for the vehicle program.
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Separate conductor and finished-cable requirements
Identify the cable specification and edition used by the vehicle program, including any customer-specific requirements. The cable manufacturer integrates the conductor, insulation and terminal system; a bare-material page does not establish finished-cable approval.
RFQ and document checklist
Scroll horizontally to read all columns. Keep the conditions and units with each value.
| Item | Information or evidence |
|---|---|
| Program requirements | Applicable cable/customer specification, edition, vehicle market and approval owner |
| Conductor | Material permission, wire/strand construction, dimensions and resistance at stated temperature |
| Cable construction | Insulation system, finished dimensions, thermal class and manufacturing route |
| Terminations | Terminal/tool combination, stripping/crimp settings and mechanical/electrical acceptance |
| Validation records | Defined specimens, methods, conditions, results and scope of program approval |
Review the actual document scope and test conditions against the purchase requirements. A declaration, a test report and a management-system certificate serve different purposes.