Complete solution – from the manufacturing of the cable to the UL approved cable harness
For more than 75 years SAB Bröckskes delivers special and harnessed cables to national and international industries.The advantage for the industry of such complete solutions is not only that we develop and produce special cables according to customer´s requirements but also the delivery of the pre-harnessed cable to the immediate connection at the final place of installation.
SAB Bröckskes has completed its range of harnessed cables with the certification acc. to UL Standard Wiring Harness “category ZPFW2 (UL)” and “ZPFW8 (Canada)" and herewith strengthens its position as cable specialist for cable assemblies acc. to customer´s specification.
Assembled cables and wires for the American market
Whenever harnessed cables are produced as component part of a final product for the North American and Canadian market, an UL certified cable harness is necessary. With the UL certification SAB ensures the detailed traceability of individual components as for example cables, plugs or sleeves and offers highest planning reliability also with special harnessing products.
UL tests | Wiring Harness Label
Underwriter Laboratories Inc. (UL), an independent American test and certification authority confirms the use of the materials and documents required by the final customer according to the UL certification for “Wiring Harness” acc. to ZPFW2 and ZPFW8. In the manufacturer’s data base (www.ul.com ) SAB is listed under file no. E473226 as a qualified and reliable manufacturer.
The requirements for UL certified cable harness are controlled by external audits every three months in order to guarantee the high requirements of the UL standards. Besides our cables, also harnessed versions, are tested in our own laboratory with regard to safety and reliability and are marked with the „Wiring Harness Label“.
Customized Cable Assembly
Upon request, we manufacture custom cable assemblies in accordance with UL Wiring Harness Categories ZPFW2 (UL) and ZPFW8 (Canada)—from the cable itself to the ready-to-connect assembly. By combining our in-house cable manufacturing with cable assembly, we can flexibly meet individual requirements.
We would be happy to advise you on selecting a suitable UL-certified cable assembly for the North American market and assist you in meeting your specific requirements. Please contact us directly.
For more information on custom cable assemblies and to submit a technical inquiry, please visit our page on custom cable assemblies.
You can view and download SAB Bröckskes’ UL “Wiring Harness Label” certificate right here.
Frequently asked questions about UL-Certified Cable Assemblies
UL-certified cable assemblies are generally required when assembled cables and wires are used as components of a final product for the North American market. UL certification ensures compliance with relevant requirements for the United States and Canada and makes it easier to provide evidence of compliance to customers, testing laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
“UL Wiring Harness” refers to a cable assembly manufactured and documented in accordance with the specifications of Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The certification ensures that the components used and the manufacturing processes meet the requirements of the respective UL category and are documented in a traceable manner.
The UL category ZPFW2 refers to UL-certified wiring harnesses for the U.S. market. ZPFW8 covers the corresponding requirements for the Canadian market. SAB Bröckskes is certified for both categories and can manufacture wiring harnesses for the U.S. and Canada.
Yes, we manufacture custom cable assemblies in accordance with UL Wiring Harness Categories ZPFW2 (UL) and ZPFW8 (Canada). By combining our in-house cable manufacturing with cable assembly, we can flexibly meet individual requirements. For more information, please visit our page on custom cable assemblies.
UL certification allows for the traceable documentation of components and manufacturing processes used. This provides planning certainty for international projects and facilitates the integration of assembled cables and wires into products for the North American market.
The UL “Wiring Harness Label” certificate from SAB Bröckskes is available for download on this page. It documents certification in accordance with UL Wiring Harness Categories ZPFW2 (UL) and ZPFW8 (Canada).