Cable Assembly

Communication cable

Rapid’s range of communication and control cable facilitate control, signal, data and power cabling. Defence standard cables area common types used for avionic control systems, process control systems and signal and telemetry applications. Screened cables are ideal for computer peripherals, medical electronics, point-of-sale equipment and industrial process control.

Mains power cable

We have all the important main equipment cables you need, such as earthing, control cable, and flex. Unistrand and LappKabel offer a variety of CY cables, SY cables, and YY cables. These cables are perfect for measuring, controlling, or regulating equipment for assembly and production lines, conveyors, and computer units.

Ribbon cable

Used in internal peripheral connections to connect elements in personal computers such as IDE drives and hard disks. Our range of ribbon cables includes 10-way, 16-way, 20-way, and 34-way cables. These cables are primarily flat but round to flat versions are available for cramped spaces.

Audio & visual cable

Rapid provides various audio visual cables for high-quality sound and vision including coaxial, microphone, instrument, and loudspeaker cables. Our range suits recording studios, entertainment venues, and broadcast environments.

I/O connectors

Rapid’s range of I/O connectors includes IDC sockets, single and double row header plugs and sockets, DIL sockets and transition connectors. Whether you work in R&D, production, enclosure assembly, bench equipment, panel or machine building, facilities maintenance or M2M, you will find a I/O connector you need.

RF / coaxial connectors

Coaxial and RF connectors transmit high frequency signals with minimal electro-magnetic interference or signal loss. Coaxial cables are the default cabling choice for many low voltage consumer electronics. From coaxial connectors for high data-rate wireless RF, to field installable connectors for architectural lighting, outdoor custom cable assemblies to modular and HDMI connections for media, sound and entertainment applications, we can meet your requirements for RF and Coaxial connectors.

Mains & power connectors

Mains and power connectors come in a huge range of shapes and sizes, to meet the many and varied demands of connections. Mains couplings with high IP protection are recommended for outside use or where resistance to environmental factors is required. From low voltage mains plugs and travel adaptors to miniature power connectors, industrial and weatherproof connectors, we stock a comprehensive product range for both domestic and commercial applications.

Terminal blocks

With new products emerging off the production line in the electronics industry at a faster rate, terminal blocks remain at their core. They are the best and most reliable way to connect wires to boards. Rapid offers a variety of terminal blocks, including modular ones that can be combined to meet your specific needs.

Crimps & splices

Using crimp connectors makes wire-to-terminal connections more reliable. Rapid offers a wide range of crimp terminals, including bootlace ferrules, insulated and uninsulated crimps, and splice varieties. The selection of insulated crimps includes blade and bullet connectors, butt splices, fork, pin, ring, and tab terminals.

For most applications, crimping provides a stronger, cleaner, more reliable method of connecting wires and connectors. It offers an airtight seal to protect it from dirt and moisture.

Soldering equipment

Rapid offers high-quality soldering equipment to assist with the soldering process.

Power tools

The heat gun is the power tool for cable management. You will need it for shrinking cable tubing or heat shrink for terminations, repairs or labeling. Heat guns are used to strip paint and lacquer, speed up the curing of adhesives, test thermostats, thawing locks, or melt soft solder.

Solder

“Have used this for years in manufacturing environments great quality good price. I have tried others but this is the best!”

“I am a purchaser for a manufacturing company. We have used this solder in our products for 6+ years and we will always continue buying it”.

These are just some of the reviews we have received for our own brand range of lead-free solder. Our extensive range of lead-free and leaded solders. This also includes reels of solder wire from brands such as our own brand range R-TECH, Warton, Multicore and Weller.