CONNECTION TECHNOLOGIES

Industrial Electrical Connectors and Custom Cable Assemblies for New Zealand

Connection Technologies work with manufacturers, maintenance providers, engineers and equipment builders who need electrical connections suited to their equipment. Based in Lower Hutt, they supply industrial and electronic connectors to customers across the North and South Islands. They also build and repair cable assemblies and wiring harnesses in New Zealand, so their work extends beyond supplying individual components.

Physical fit alone does not determine whether a connector is suitable. Electrical load, environmental exposure, vibration and expected service life matter too. Connection Technologies describe a technical sales approach that considers the conditions in which a part will operate. Their team can help customers identify a connector, consider suitable alternatives and source the required components.

Their catalogue covers circular connectors, heavy-duty industrial connections, electrical power interfaces, test components, environmental seals and the contacts and tools used to assemble them. Product lines include Deutsch, Binder and HARTING, alongside ranges associated with Phoenix Contact, Schützinger, Phase 3, PMA and LPA. Specific electrical ratings and compatibility depend on the actual part rather than the manufacturer name alone.

Their in-house assembly work includes custom wiring looms for trucks, cranes, trailers, excavators and specialist vehicles. They also repair damaged cable assemblies through connector replacement, retermination, re-pinning, insulation or shielding work, fault diagnosis and electrical continuity testing. Where repair is not worthwhile, the company says they advise customers instead of assuming every assembly can be fixed.

Lewis Woodward, the founder, is identified as managing director and chief executive. His professional background includes electronics servicing and the connector industry, and the company traces its origins to approximately 25 years ago. They also describe relationships with New Zealand electronics designers and international connector manufacturers, alongside customer visits around the country.

A customer can approach them with photographs, an existing cable or technical specifications. That gives the team a starting point for identifying a component or assessing whether a cable should be repaired or replaced. Their published business model combines technical product advice, connector supply, custom assembly and sourcing for customers throughout New Zealand.

Industrial Connectors, Wiring Harness Manufacture and Cable Repair Services

Electrical and Electronic Connector Supply

Connection Technologies supply connectors used in industrial, electrical and electronic equipment. Their catalogue distinguishes circular connectors, heavy-duty connection systems, power interfaces, contact systems and specialist connector lines. They stock common products, arrange scheduled orders and seek additional sourcing options when required.

Among their listed products are Deutsch DT, DTM, DTP, DTHD, HD10 and HD30 connector families, Binder circular connectors and HARTING industrial interfaces. The catalogue also includes M8, M12 and M16 connector types, together with ranges associated with Phoenix Contact, Schützinger, Phase 3, PMA and LPA. Specialist military-specification connector lines are part of the advertised catalogue as well.

Connectors within these families can differ in shell arrangement, contacts, sealing and intended electrical application. A product name alone does not confirm that one connector can replace another; the individual part specifications determine electrical ratings and compatibility.

Power Connections, Test Components and Assembly Accessories

Their product range also includes power connectors, test probes, banana plugs and alligator clips, together with contacts, environmental seals, cable protection and tools for working with connector assemblies. They list crimping and contact-extraction tools among the products associated with assembly and maintenance work.

These items serve different stages of a job. A test component helps with electrical measurements, while a contact or seal forms part of the connection itself. Customers seeking a replacement or a new assembly can discuss the components required for the specific application rather than treating all accessories as interchangeable.

Custom Cable Assemblies and Wiring Harnesses

Connection Technologies manufacture custom cable assemblies and wiring looms in New Zealand. Their documented work includes wiring for trucks, trailers, cranes, excavators, heavy machinery and specialist vehicles, where an off-the-shelf assembly may not match the equipment's routing or connections.

The company has published examples of cable work for both vehicle systems and industrial applications. These include:

• An automotive loom incorporating Deutsch and Binder connectors.

• A hydraulic equipment loom for an LVG C3 log-vessel grapple, using HDP and Bosch connectors with protective conduit and a boot.

• A high-current harness using Deutsch DTP connectors and nylon braid sleeving.

• A HARTING cable assembly for an agricultural application.

• A UHF radio harness using RS232 and Deutsch DT connections.

Other published examples include a coaxial cable assembly terminated and tested for signal continuity, a control loom joining two Deutsch interfaces to a Binder right-angle connection, and a custom breakout box intended for field testing and diagnosis. These are examples of the work they describe, not standard configurations supplied with every order.

Wiring Loom Repairs, Retermination and Testing

When a cable assembly is damaged or a connector needs replacing, Connection Technologies can inspect the problem and assess the options. Their advertised services include connector replacement, cable retermination, contact re-pinning, insulation and shielding repair, fault diagnosis and continuity testing.

The distinction between replacing a connector and rebuilding a complete cable matters when the existing assembly has other damage or unusual wiring requirements. The company says they assess whether repair is worthwhile and advise customers when a new assembly is the better course. They do not claim that every damaged cable can be restored.

Component Identification and Nationwide Supply

Customers can provide photographs, an existing cable or technical specifications for review. Connection Technologies use that material to assess what is needed, identify possible connector options and discuss repair or new assembly work. Their technical-sales approach also includes helping customers find replacements when the required item is not a routine stock product.

They are based in Lower Hutt and support customers throughout New Zealand, including advertised customer visits beyond the Wellington region. Stock availability, individual connector specifications and the final assembly requirements depend on the particular equipment and components involved.