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Capabilities

What it takes to build the right cable

Engineering, testing, and project support built into every Rochester cable. 

How we support your cable projects

Complex cable projects don’t start with a part number. They start with requirements, constraints, and the environments your systems have to survive. At Rochester Cable, design, manufacturing, testing, and project coordination are all under one roof, so we can turn those requirements into reliable, buildable cable solutions that are ready for the field.

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Design and engineering

Every project starts with understanding what your cable needs to do electrically, mechanically, and over its service life. Our engineering team works with your specifications, drawings, and system needs to develop constructions that balance performance, durability, and manufacturability for harsh environments.

Our design and engineering support includes:

  • Translating application, loading, and environmental requirements into cable designs
  • Evaluating conductor, fiber, armor, and jacket options for performance and lifetime
  • Supporting new designs, design modifications, and legacy cable requirements
  • Providing technical input on bend radius, tension, depth, temperature, and fatigue

 

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Manufacturing and testing

Rochester cables are manufactured and tested in our Culpeper facility, keeping design, production, and validation tightly connected. This integrated approach supports consistent quality and clear communication across each build for electrical, electro-optical, electro-mechanical, wireline, and copper constructions.

Our manufacturing and testing capabilities include:

  • Controlled processes for armor, strength-member, and jacketing operations
  • Electrical and optical testing to verify performance
  • Mechanical testing for tension, continuity, and other project-specific requirements
  • Structured quality assurance and documentation to support customer and regulatory needs

 

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Project management and delivery

Complex cables often involve long lead times, multiple stakeholders, and tight installation windows. Our project coordination helps align design, manufacturing, and customer timelines so that critical builds stay visible and on track.

Our project support typically includes:

  • A single point of contact for project communication during active builds
  • Coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams
  • Support for key milestones such as design freeze, FAT, and shipment
  • Status updates to help customers plan downstream installation and integration
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Prototypes and development

When you’re working on a new system or exploring a different configuration, a prototype cable can reduce risk before full-scale production. Rochester Cable supports early development runs to help validate concepts, construction options, and handling characteristics.

Our prototype and development work includes:

  • Prototypes for new or modified cable designs
  • Early builds to evaluate fit, handling, and installation
  • Opportunities to adjust construction details before larger production runs
  • Support for testing programs and qualification efforts
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Everything connected under one roof

By keeping design, manufacturing, and testing together in Culpeper, Virginia, Rochester Cable reduces handoffs, helps streamline lead times, and maintains tighter control over quality for harsh-environment cable projects.

Have a project you’d like to discuss

Whether you’re defining a new cable, updating an existing design, or planning a prototype, our team can walk through your requirements and outline next steps.

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