Battery Cable Assemblies
*This Page was Updated on 2/11/2021.
What are Battery Cable Assemblies?
A battery cable assembly is short run of battery cable with both ends terminated that is used to connect one or more batteries to an electrical system. They can be terminated with a variety of ends and boots to handle just about any job. Their length can range widely, but they are usually found in lengths between twelve inches and forty-eight inches. Pacer Group manufactures battery cable assemblies in the most common gauges ranging from four gauge (4AWG) to four aught (4/0AWG). A high-quality assembly is a must in any electrical system with a harsh environment. For example, the marine environment is not a forgiving one, and your batteries and cables will be exposed to vibration, moisture, corrosion and more. When an assembly is built with longevity in mind it is built to handle the harshest environmental conditions. This is our goal and our mind set when it comes to manufacturing each battery cable assembly.
How are our battery cable assemblies built?
Pacer Group manufactures all it's assemblies in-house right here in the USA to ensure the highest level of quality. We start by using our flexible and durable marine cable. This marine cable is designed to handle the toughest marine conditions out there. Next, we use a precision cut and strip machine for repeatable and accurate cuts. Once we have our cable ready, we use a state of the art hydraulic-pneumatic crimper in order to create a superior gas tight crimp. This crimp is another step to ensure the longest lasting cable we can produce. At the last step we add epoxy lined heat shrink for an extra level of protection. The heat shrink seals out any moisture and helps to prevent corrosion from forming on your assemblies. This process gives you a moisture and airtight connection built for longevity. We designed our assemblies to last for decades. In the end, you’ll be replacing your battery long before you replace our cables.
"We designed our assemblies to last for decades. In the end, you’ll be replacing your battery long before you replace our cables."
What types of ends, or terminations, does Pacer Group put on the battery assemblies they manufacture?
Pacer Group's ever expanding line of battery assemblies already includes the most common and most requested options. One thing we receive many questions about is the ends, or terminations found on the assemblies. We currently offer our assemblies with either 3/8" lugs or 5/16" lugs on each end. If lugs are not what you're looking for, we also offer assemblies with a positive post with a battery boot covering or a negative post with battery boot covering. These are available so that you can connect directly to the battery if desired, or use our assembly for another connection point if needed. In the case where you get a positive or negative post with a boot, the lug will also come with a boot. Take a look below to get a clear idea of the terminations that you want on the ends of your assemblies. Another question that we receive is about what compliances our assemblies meet.
Lug
Lug with Boot
Post and Boot
What standards and compliances do our battery cable assemblies meet?
What good is quality if it doesn’t meet high standards. Pacer Group aims for quality and we prove it by, not meeting one or two, but a multitude of compliances. We go as far as to not only meet compliances with our cable but with the way in which we crimp as well. Take a look below to see the compliances and standards that our assemblies meet. Click on any icon to be taken to a detailed explanation of that compliance.
Pacer Group Battery Cable Assemblies
Pacer Groups Crimping Process
What types of devices use our battery cable assemblies?
Being an industry leader, our products are trusted by a variety of industries. Since they are manufactured for marine use, it is obvious they are used in boats. Not just one or two styles of boat, but a wide variety of boats ranging from small fishing boats to larger pleasure vessels. Their unique design makes them perfectly suited for harsh marine conditions. This ability to withstand harsh environments makes them perfect for automotive use as well. Hot rod enthusiasts have turned to Pacer Group for their battery assemblies. Think about that for a second. Someone building a hot rod muscle car is only going to put the highest quality materials into their project. Who do they turn to for those high-quality parts? Pacer Group. Aside from hot rods, you’ll also find our assemblies in golf carts, and even some industrial equipment. The bottom line is that our assemblies are so well built that they are versatile enough to be used across a wide range of industries.
| Wire Gauge | Cable Gauge |
|---|---|
| Four Aught (4/0AWG) | Black, Red, Yellow |
| Two Aught (2/0AWG) | Black, Red, Yellow |
| One Aught (1/0AWG) | Black, Red, Yellow |
| One Gauge (1AWG) | Black |
| Two Gauge (2AWG) | Black, Red, Yellow |
| Four Gauge (4AWG) | Black, Red |
Why choose Pacer Group for your assemblies?
We have invested nearly four decades into creating superior products that distinguish themselves from the competition. Over that time, we have mastered our craft and honed the things that matter when creating quality products. We have built a reputation as a trusted U.S. manufacturer that some of the world’s largest boat builders turn to. Each Pacer Group assembly is designed with flexibility, durability and longevity in mind. Our products are chosen by top marine manufacturers for a good reason. Pacer Group has built a reputation as an industry leader and a name you can trust.
