The Diagnostic Puzzle: Why Your “Vibration-Rated” Cable Fails in Corrosive Environments
Two years ago, a diagnostic case landed in our lab: a bundle of wiring harnesses pulled from fertilizer spreaders, all failing with intermittent CAN bus faults. The OEM’s records pointed to an ISO 16750-3 vibration certificate from their supplier. Yet, the physical evidence—cracked jackets, brittle insulation, and copper conductors tinged green—told a different story. The certificate wasn’t […]