Custom Cable Design for Industrial PCs: Frequently Asked Questions

Custom Cable Design Service – Your Questions Answered

At BVM, we design and manufacture custom cable assemblies, wiring looms, and cable harnesses specifically for industrial PC and embedded computing applications. Below, we answer the most common questions about how we work and what makes our service different.

Q1: What is BVM’s Custom Cable Design Service?

Our custom cable service provides bespoke cable assemblies, wiring looms, and harnesses built to meet the exact needs of your industrial application. From simple control and power distribution boxes to complex multi-loom systems, every product is designed, prototyped, tested, and manufactured to the highest quality standards.

Q2: How do you design custom cables for industrial PC applications?

We follow a proven design-to-production process:

1. Consultation & Requirements Gathering – We work with you to understand your industrial PC setup, data requirements, and environmental factors.
2. Design & Prototyping – We create a functional design, ensuring the cable meets electronic performance and electromagnetic emissions needs.
3. Manufacturability Assessment – We make sure the design can be produced consistently and reliably.
4. Testing & Verification – Every cable is tested to ensure it performs as intended.
5. Final Production & Delivery – We manufacture your cables in accordance with our ISO 9001:2015 procedures and deliver on time.

Q3: Can you work from my existing design?

Yes – BVM can take your existing concept at any stage of development and transform it into a repeatable, manufacturable, and reliable product. Whether you’re starting from a fully engineered plan or just a rough idea, our team has the experience to refine and deliver a working solution.

We can work from:

• A fully developed design – If you already have detailed drawings, specifications, and prototypes, we can review them for manufacturability, optimise the design if necessary, and put it straight into production while ensuring consistent quality across every unit.
• A prototype – If you have a one-off build or test version of your cable assembly, we can assess its performance, make improvements for long-term durability, and prepare it for scaled, repeatable manufacturing. This ensures your prototype becomes a commercially viable product.
• An idea or sketch – Even if all you have is a basic concept, a hand-drawn wiring diagram, or a set of functional requirements, our engineers can develop a complete design, select appropriate materials and connectors, and produce the first working version for approval.

Our problem-solving and design-proving process ensures that your concept is not only functional but also practical for mass production. This means the cables we deliver will perform reliably time after time, even in challenging industrial environments.

Q4: How do you ensure quality and reliability?

We operate under ISO 9001:2015 accredited processes and offer:

• Labelling and printing for easy identification
• Inventory control and stock holding for supply chain management
• Full product traceability
• BOM (Bill of Materials) management for accuracy and consistency
• Comprehensive product testing to ensure performance
• Secure packing and dispatch for safe delivery

Q5: Why choose BVM for custom cables in industrial PC applications?

With over 35 years’ experience in industrial and embedded computing hardware, BVM understands the demands of harsh environments, high-performance systems, and mission-critical applications. We don’t just build cables — we engineer reliable, repeatable, and optimised solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Q6: What types of custom cables has BVM designed and manufactured?

For over 35 years, BVM has developed and manufactured precision cable assemblies to exacting industry standards, supporting industrial PCs, embedded computing platforms, and specialist electronic systems. Our solutions are engineered for performance, reliability, and compliance in demanding environments. These include:

• Custom LVDS Cables – High-integrity, low-noise interconnects engineered for high-speed digital video and data transmission. Designed for embedded displays, industrial HMIs, and mission-critical imaging systems where clarity and reliability are essential.
• Backlight Cables – Precision-tailored assemblies for stable, efficient power delivery to LED and CCFL backlighting. Commonly deployed in industrial monitors, medical imaging systems, and ruggedised display solutions where consistent illumination is critical.
• M12 Cables – Ruggedised connectivity solutions supporting RJ34, RS232, USB and other interface protocols. Built for industrial automation, transport, and harsh-environment computing where vibration resistance, ingress protection, and long-term reliability are non-negotiable.
• Bespoke RF Cables – Custom-engineered coaxial assemblies covering BNC, TNC, F-Type, N-Type, SMA and more. Designed for high-frequency, low-loss performance in applications such as wireless communications, defence electronics, and advanced instrumentation.
• Specialist Power Cables – Custom-engineered assemblies designed to interface with bespoke and industrial-grade PSUs. Built to handle varied voltage, current, and environmental demands, these cables ensure safe, reliable power distribution for embedded systems, industrial PCs, and application-specific hardware.

By specifying the right materials, shielding, connectors, and manufacturing techniques, BVM ensures every cable assembly is optimised for signal integrity, durability, and ease of integration within demanding industrial environments.

Q7. What Industries do We Serve?

Our cables power innovation across a wide range of sectors:

• Consumer Electronics — Compact, efficient cables for everyday technology.
• Medical & Healthcare — Precision cables for life-saving equipment.
• Industrial Automation — Rugged cables built for reliability in tough environments.
• Telecommunications — High-speed, low-loss solutions for modern data demands.

Get Connected with BVM’s Custom PCs and Cable Solutions

Whether you need a fully configured industrial PC with tailored connectivity or a custom cable assembly, harness, or wiring loom to match your application, BVM delivers precision-engineered, ISO 9001:2015-solutions you can rely on, designed and built under our quality management system.

Call our sales team on 01489 780144 or email sales@bvmltd.co.uk to discuss your project.

Precision Cables. Powerful PCs. Proven Performance.

Design | Develop | Test | Manufacture

Here’s a selection of our design, manufacturing & associated services: –

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Design to Order: OEM/ODM Embedded Product Design Services

For customers designing a brand-new product from scratch
or working with an existing prototype.

• Industrial and Embedded PC Design and Manufacturing
  • Custom Panel PCs and HMIs
  • Custom Racks, Towers and Mini-ITX Computers
  • Rugged, Portable Peli Case PCs
• Prototyping
  • Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printed Cost-Effective Prototypes
  • Multiple prototype versions, different design variations and flexible design capabilities
• Prototyping pre checks
  • Hardware and Software compatibility
  • Thermal and Environmental testing
• Custom PCB / Carrier Board Design
  • COM Express, Qseven, SMARC, Jetson, Raspberry Pi
• Custom Chassis Design
  • Metal and Plastic
• Custom Cables, Custom Cooling and Custom Power Supplies
• Custom Back Panels and Faceplates
• Custom Metal Work (internal brackets, mounting brackets)
• Touchscreen Integration and Display Enhancements
  • Custom LCD Displays: 7″ – 21″
  • Integration of PCAP and Resistive touch technologies
  • Optical Bonding, Anti-reflective and Anti-glare coatings
• All products are Designed for Manufacture

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Build to Order: System Integration and Customisation Services​

Take an existing system and we can:

• Custom hardware specifications
  • (CPU, RAM, I/O, Industrial-Grade Storage, RAID)
• Chassis Customisation and Branding
• Custom BIOS
• Long Term Availability (5+ years)
• Software – Custom OS Image
• Custom Packaging and branding
• Integrating newly designed or existing hardware into a larger system

Build to order Racks and Towers, Peli Case PCs and Mini-ITX PCs

Embedded Software Services

Porting, Integration & Deployment

• Windows image capture from customers HDD
• Linux and Android image capture from customers HDD
• Windows/Linux/Android Deployment from customers image
• Custom Windows images, create and deploy
• Custom Linux and Android images
• Update management
• Custom BIOS

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