cable-systems for commercial vehicles and trailers

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– our innovation connects …

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Our inovation connects, this is our credo.

Because if it is running well it must be well connected. is a specialist of truck cables for commercial vehicles and trailers. Innovation connects – therefore electrical cables are supplied worldwide for original equipment, the aftermarket or the ambitious vehicle construction.

produces for new generations of Truck cables for safe and sustainable driving. Various product lines define our comprehensive special cables catalog for trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles as a clear ordering platform for many electric lines on Truck & Trailer – a worldwide combination of performance and quality.
The current truck-cable catalog 2015 is now available for free. On more than 300 pages you will find useful information and our complete product range.

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► (24) / Newsletter 02/2024 –  iTEBS X* cabling

Examples of individual connection options (see graphics below):
elkatec elkatec RDKS Anschluss System

iTEBS X* cabling of the newest generation

The latest generation of EBS (iTEBS X) from Knorr Bremse AG is currently being launched on the market. The new iTEBS X family will be available in the variants iTEBS X ECO, iTEBS X PLUS and iTEBS X LAC. The connection concept is realized with HDSCS connectors. The required field test trials have been successfully passed with the cable versions and have already been transferred and approved as series cabling.

offers cable solutions for all existing interfaces and provides you with the optimum cabling concept. All cable interfaces on the modulator and on the peripherals are encapsu­lated in the proven quality and therefore significantly increase performance compared to conventional cable solutions on the market.

  • Advantages of systems:
  • ► 1. Molded connectors at all interfaces.
    ► 2. ADR approved.
    ► 3. Assembly and disassembly. (Series production, retrofitting, repairs …).
    ► 4. Increased performance of the strain relief.
    ► 5. Improved protection against environmental influences …
    ► 6. Individual cable design possible.
    ► 7. etc.


Parallel to the new EBS generation, other peripheral systems are also coming into focus. From July 2024, all newly registered trailers must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. This results in numerous advantages that not only increase safety, but also contribute to cost savings and higher availability of your vehicles. supplies the appropriate cabling for all common tire pressure monitoring systems (in accordance with the new ECE 141 regulati on).

  • Manufacturer overview::
  • WABCO*/ZF* OptiTire*
    Knorr-Bremse AG* iTPMSECU*
    TireCheck GmbH – RDKS Kommunikationsgeräte (RF TPMS Repeater, CAN Bridge …)
    ASPÖCK* TPMS Receiver RX18* + TPMS SUB Receiver eRX*

… to connect these, for example, to the various EBS systems from WABCO/ZF*, Knorr Bremse AG* or Haldex* and pick up the required signals there.

Every TPMS system must be connected to the EBS modulator. For these cases offers you a wide range of solutions. Together, we determine the correct interfaces and create an optimal cabling concept for your vehicle types. If interfaces are occupied, for example by telematics units or diagnostic devices, we wi ll also develop suitable cable variants.

Please contact our team. Together we will find a solution for your application.

► Further Information, see News archive …

    *WABCO/ZF and *OptiTire are registered trademarks of ZF Friedrichshafen AG D 97424 Schweinfurt.
    *Knorr Bremse, *iTPMS ECU, *iTEBS X PLUS und *iTEBS LAC are registered trademarks of
    der Knorr Bremse AG – D-80809 München.
    *HALDEX is a registered trademark of HALDEX AB – SE-26124 Landskrona.
    *ASPÖCK, *TPMS SUB Receiver *eRX and *RX18 sare registered trademarks of Aspöck Systems GmbH – A-4722 Peuerbach.

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► (23) / Newsletter 01/2024 – Cabling concepts: (RDKS) TPMS units to EBS systems

Examples of individual connection options (see graphic):
elkatec elkatec RDKS Anschluss System

From July 2024, all newly registered trailers must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.

This results in numerous advantages that not only increase safety, but also contribute to cost savings and greater availability of your vehicles. now supplies the appropriate cabling for all common tire pressure control systems (according to the new ECE 141 regulation).

  • System provider / Examples:
  • WABCO*/ZF* – OptiTire*
    Knorr-Bremse AG* – iTPMS ECU*
    TireCheck GmbH – TPMS communication devices (RF TPMS Repeater, CAN Bridge …)
    HALDEX* – TPMS

Every TPMS system must be connected to the EBS Modulator. Here offers you a variety of solutions. We work together to determine the right interfaces and create a cabling concept that is optimal for your vehicle type.

Speak to our team. ​We would be happy to support you with your application!

► For more information, see News Archiv …

*WABCO/ZF and *OptiTire are registered trademarks of ZF Friedrichshafen AG D 97424 Schweinfurt.
*Knorr Bremse AG and *iTPMS ECU are registered trademarks of Knorr Bremse AG D 80809 Munich.
*HALDEX is a registered trademark of HALDEX AB SE 26124 Landskrona.

Overmolded circuit board / circuit board potting

Smart connector for commercial vehicles and trailers

Solution: 6-pol. Superseal Spin with sealed bzw. or overmolded circuit board, connection possibility via connection cable 6-pol. Superseal socket plug.

  • Project example: Circuit board casting in Superseal connector

With the project example of circuit board casting, with its encapsulation technology offers the possibility to attach circuit boards to existing connector systems and then to cast or encapsulate them together. Due to the selected method, many positive properties can be linked with each other (or more information see -catalog).

Platinenverguss, umspritzte Steckverbindung

Platinenverguss, umspritzte Steckverbindung

Example: 6-pole Superseal pin cast sealed with circuit board, possible connection via 6-pole connection cable Superseal socket plug.

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Platinenverguss, umspritzte Steckverbindung

Example: Innovation cast sealed Circuit Board | Connection to smart plug connections.

Overmoulded connectors

Long-lasting connections to Truck & Trailer

Overmolded connectors for trucks and trailers require high-performance sheathing to ensure safe and long-lasting long-distance traffic. is a specialist in permanent electrical wiring for truck tractors and trailers. At our production location Werne (North Rhine Westphalia), the company manufactures tested, German-certified security for particularly long-lasting connections. In addition plugs and cables for commercial vehicles and trailers are optimally encapsulated in the production process and thermally securely fixed. For this the range of applications includes a multitude of plug-in systems and combinations that include all the possibilities of modern electronic control in trucks and trailers.

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HDSCS – the better form of cable connectivity …

overmoulded connectors

HDSCS connects the new generation of cables

HDSCS Commercial Vehicle and Trailer Cables are the future of secure truck connectors. „Heavy Duty Sealed Connectors” set new standards for heavy goods traffic. Learn more about the new generation of electric truck cables and follow innovative connections in Truck & Trailer.Read more …

elkatec Weltmarkt

The new generation of Truck & Trailer cable …

produces for the new generation of heavy load vehicles truck cable for save and sustainable driving. At the traditional location of Werne (Germany), the company now employs more than 2,000 different product varieties for trucks and trailers.
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Order the truck-cable catalog here for free …

The current truck-cable catalog 2015 is now available for free:
On impressive 336 pages you will find useful information and our complete product range.

Order now free of charge …

Here you will find relevant links

Links to industry-typical portals or directories.

List of links:

Marktplatz-Mittelstand.de / Local Directory, City of Werne

Unternehmensauskunft.co / Business directory

wer-zu-wem.de / Firmenverzeichnis

Firmenregister.de / Business directory

Firmendatenbanken.de / Business directory

Stadtbranchenbuch.com/werne / Branch Directory

kompass.com / International business directory

Webwiki.de / Web directory

Firmenwissen.de / Business directory

Branchenbuch.Meinestadt.de/werne / Branch Directory

GoYellow.de / Branch Directory

Gelbeseiten.de / Telefone directory

Scope-online.de / Technologies

Web2.cylex.de / Web directory

Klicktel.de / Telefone directory

Unternehmen24.info / Business directory

Misterwhat.de / Business directory

Hofmei.de / Truck & Trailer parts

*TYCO is a brand name of TE Connectivity Deutschland GmbH.
Wabco, EBS E-Modul, Knorr Bremse a.o. are brand names of the respective manufacturers.
See also notes on brand designations (imprint).