CANFORD CABLE TERMINATION

Custom cable termination

Recognising that stocking cable assemblies in all possible combinations of cable type, connector type, colour and length would be impossible (and in fact being unable to work out how many there would be anyway), Canford offers a cable termination service to cover most customers’ needs. The range of work undertaken by Canford has ranged from making one-off cables to wiring complete studios, and the diversity of client requirements has given our wiring team wide experience.

By its nature, a custom service is geared to providing what each customer wants, and as a result it is impossible to list all of the possibilities but some of the most frequently requested services are as follows:

Non-standard ‘standard’ cables/patchcables

Cables basically similar to our stock ‘standard’ types, but in non standard lengths, colours, connector combinations etc.

Prewired jackfields

These are a subject area in themselves, but are frequently supplied wired to tagblocks, Krone blocks, free ends or connectorised to EDAC’s, BT226’s etc., using various cable types. (See the main entry in the ‘Jackfields’ section of the catalogue).

Multicore terminations

Various types of multicore cables can be terminated to multipole connectors, stage boxes or individual connectors. Associated metalwork for fixing glands, connectors, or even custom stageboxes can also be undertaken.

Triax Termination

Termination to Fischer or Lemo connectors is offered.

Specialist Termination

The assembly and wiring of sub-assemblies through to completely wired racks is also offered.

Pricing basis

For custom services, pricing is by quotation if the job can be detailed and scheduled before commencing. In cases where it is not possible to predict all the requirements, jobs can be undertaken on the basis of a quoted hourly rate.

In most cases we prefer the customer to specify what is required in detail with (rough) drawings if possible. Where the client wishes, we will offer advice based on previous experience where appropriate. Advice or suggestions in such circumstances is free. Consultancy services, where we are required to specify the job and prepare wiring schedules, are available by quotation.

Wiring conventions

XLR:	Pin 2-A leg	Stereo jack:	Tip-A leg	Mono jack:	Tip-A leg
	Pin 3-B leg		Ring-B leg		Sleeve-B leg
	Pin 1-Screen		Sleeve-Screen		+Screen

B gauge jacks:	Neutrik type as stereo jack above, 316 type not available except on tinsel cable - see ‘Patchcables’
RCA (phono):	Tip-A leg
	Sleeve-B leg
	+Screen
Neutrik Speakon:	per Neutrik convention (see connector entry)

Ordering note:

Orders for cable termination can be accepted over the telephone, but work cannot proceed until written confirmation giving full details is received (by post, fax or email). Clients should carefully specify their requirements for pin connections, particularly where connectors used are not those shown above.

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