ABB CREATES UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE MULTI-SLEEVE ADAPTOR TO HELP PROTECT WIRING IN HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES

Imagine a heavy-duty vehicle or electric vehicle (EV) grinding to a halt – not due to a battery issue, but because of a faulty electrical connection. Heavy-duty vehicles endure constant vibration, impact and strain, which can compromise vehicle safety and lead to costly downtime. ABB Installation Products addresses these challenges with the first-of-its-kind Harnessflex^® Interconnect system. This is a multi-sleeve adaptor designed for universal compatibility across common types of cable protection and Harnessflex^® fittings and connector interfaces, simplifying and strengthening cable-to-connector stability essential to the reliable operation of heavy-duty vehicles.

The rise of heavy-duty EVs and shifting regulatory requirements necessitates robust electrical systems capable of handling higher voltages and operating temperatures, as well as protecting vital connections from demanding conditions and harsh operating environments. To secure electrical connections in heavy-duty vehicles, harnessmakers use a variety of cable protection solutions such as braids, sleeves, wraps, jackets, heat shields and conduits. Previously, these forms of cable protection have often been used with critical wiring into connectors left exposed due to no backshell compatibility.



First-of-its-kind Harnessflex^® Interconnect system from ABB Installation Products simplifies heavy-duty vehicle cable protection with unilaterally effective cable-to-connector stability.

Harnessmakers can now seamlessly integrate the OEM-agnostic Harnessflex Interconnect system with their choice of cable protection methods, helping ensure critical connections are shielded from elements such as dirt, oil, high-pressure washdowns, corrosive chemicals and more. As a reusable system, the Harnessflex multi-sleeve adaptor is a more sustainable solution than plastic tape, shrink wrap and other items commonly used to secure cables at critical electrical junctions.

As heavy-duty EVs continue to evolve, ABB’s Harnessflex Interconnect system simplifies connections and compatibility across many types of applications such as construction, agriculture and mining equipment, emergency vehicles, refuse trucks, buses, and other transportation and distribution vehicles. The multi-sleeve adaptor allows all Harnessflex^® fittings and connector interfaces, including ABB’s first-to-market Harnessflex^® EVO™ range of backshells for protecting critical EV wiring, to be used with typical cable protection solutions.



ABB's OEM-agnostic Harnessflex^® Interconnect system allows all Harnessflex^® fittings and connector interfaces, including ABB’s first-to-market Harnessflex^® EVO™ range of backshells, to be used with typical cable protection solutions.

Available in both PA66 and thermoplastic rubber, ABB’s multi-sleeve adaptor enables easy linking between Harnessflex fittings and interfaces and protects critical wiring in heavy-duty vehicles by securing cable bundles inside slit-conduit; improving strain relief of backshells and other hinged fittings; and simplifying assembly and easily fastening with ABB’s Ty-Rap^® cable ties, Ty-Fast^® cable ties or Harnessflex^® multi-function clips.