AQ Wiring Systems Rockford builds cable harnesses for defence, aerospace and harsh environments. We design, develop and make high-performance wiring harnesses. As cable harness manufacturers, we deliver reliable electrical wiring for tough use. Our team works with clients worldwide.

We offer flexible delivery models. You can choose build-to-print or build-to-spec. We also build fully custom designs. We provide prototyping, low, medium and high volumes to suit your needs.

Each programme begins with a clear plan. We review your requirements and confirm the build approach. This careful planning reduces risk and keeps delivery on schedule throughout the project.

Full cable harness assembly laid out over annotated technical drawings, showing multiple connectors and branched breakouts

Types of Harnesses We Build

Close-up of a completed cable harness with a yellow and black banded circular connector, resting on engineering drawings at AQ Wiring Systems Rockford

Enclosed Wiring Harnesses

We make enclosed wiring harnesses and sealed cable assemblies. They are built for harsh operating environments. They bring power, signal, data and Ethernet into one sealed unit. This protects your critical electrical systems in tough conditions.

Open loom wiring harness with D-sub connectors and laced breakouts, built for lightweight aerospace applications

Open Loom Harnesses

We make open-wire wiring harnesses for aerospace use. These can include braiding and laser wire marking. They deliver a light solution focused on weight saving. Every wire harness is built to perform well and last long.

These harnesses suit aerospace platforms well. They keep weight down without losing strength. We tailor each build to the platform. This helps your aircraft stay light and efficient. It also makes fitting simpler for your team.

High Quality Harness Solutions

Wiring harness being built on a formboard jig, with routing pegs holding each branch to the drawing dimensions

We deliver high quality harness solutions for demanding markets. Our harness assemblies are checked at each step. We test what we build before it ships. This keeps faults low and users happy. You get reliable parts every time.

Our woven cable technology is unique. It creates low-profile and flexible harness solutions. Each weave is tailored to your needs and saves space. This approach lets us join many elements in one compact form.

Standards and Certifications

We hold AS9100D and IPC certifications. We also hold Cyber Essentials Plus. These show our focus on quality and security. We build every cable assembly to strict standards. This helps us meet defence and aerospace rules with ease.

Our work follows good practice at all times. We apply IPC standards across each build. You can trust our harness assemblies to perform. We keep records clear and traceable too.

We follow the ipc whma a-620 standard for cable and wire harness work. This guide sets the rules for how harnesses are built and checked. It covers crimping, soldering and insulation work. It helps us deliver high quality harness assemblies that you can rely on.

Three UK Manufacturing Sites

We run three UK manufacturing facilities. Our Worksop site makes complex cable harnesses and wiring harnesses. Our Salisbury site adds more capacity. Both focus on quality, reliability and on-time delivery.

Each site offers prototype, low-volume and production services. We share skills across locations. This gives you flexible capacity when you need it most.

Our Worksop site focuses on complex cable harnesses. It serves defence, aerospace and industrial customers. We build with a strong focus on quality and delivery. Your project stays on track with us.

Talk to Our Team

Talk to our engineering team about your next project. We work with defence, aerospace and commercial clients worldwide.

Rockford House, Acer Road, Rendlesham, Suffolk, IP12 2GJ. Tel: 01394 420800.

Contact our engineering team today to discuss your requirements. We provide dependable harness assemblies engineered for performance across demanding applications.