FDH Electronics: Over 65 Years of Wire and Cable Manufacturing Expertise

Corrie Hartline on February 20, 2025

At the forefront of the wire and cable manufacturing industry, FDH Electronics, through its subsidiary Whitmor/Wirenetics, provides exceptional capabilities to meet the diverse needs of its customers. From humble beginnings in 1959 as Whitmor, a cable manufacturer in North Hollywood, California, to its modern-day state-of-the-art facility in Valencia, California, Whitmor has continually evolved, solidifying its reputation as a leader in custom wire and cable solutions. Acquired by BJG Electronics Group in 2019 and now integrated into FDH Aero, the company offers unparalleled expertise and an extensive product range.

Comprehensive Custom Wire and Cable Solutions

FDH Electronics excels in designing and manufacturing custom wire and cable solutions tailored to specific customer requirements from being QPL’d on NEMA-WC2700-2020 to a complex multiconductor cable build with matched impedance. Whether it’s for general use or specialized high-temperature and harsh environments, FDH Electronics ensures customers’ visions become a reality. Our manufacturing capabilities extend from small prototype runs to high-volume production, ensuring flexibility and scalability.

FDH Electronics serves a broad range of industries, including:
    • Military and Commercial Aerospace
    • Space Exploration
    • Medical Devices & Equipment
    • Other Military Applications (Land Vehicle, Missile, Ground Support Equipment Etc..)
    • Robotics
    • Communications
    • Magnet Wire and Precious Metals
    • Test and Instrumentation
    • Motorsports

Diverse Wire and Cable Product Offerings

FDH Electronics specializes in a wide variety of wire and cable products, ensuring every application is covered. These include:

    1. Primary Wires: Insulated copper & copper alloys for standalone hook-up wire or as sub-components for more complex cables.
    2. Data Cables: Coax, Twinax, Ethernet, Cat5/Cat6, USB/USB Micro, and FireWire – all with multiple construct options for the dielectrics, shield & jackets
    3. Twisted: Two or more insulated conductors twisted together, ideal for routing wires and saving space, this also reduces congestion.
    4. Homogeneous & Composite Cables:  Cables made from multiple identical inner components or made with different sub-components
    5. Coil Cord Cables: Cables designed to expand and contract.
    6. Ribbon Cable: Multiple wires or sub-components lined up parallel to each other to form a cable that lies flat.
SPACE WIRE®

Since 1959, Whitmor/Wirenetics has served the Military, Aerospace, and Satellite markets as a leader in quality mil-spec wire, cable, and tubing products. As an ISO90001/AS9100 manufacturer, Whitmor/Wirenetics, an FDH Aero brand, offers a unique package of products and services, including harness components, mil-spec lightweight wire and cable, value-added services, and engineering support. SPACE WIRE®, from Whitmor/Wirenetics, addresses those markets’ concerns where weight & size savings and outgassing issues are the highest priority. SPACE WIRE® has been proven to perform under some of the most stringent requirements of the Space Industry. Use the quote form below to contact us for mil-spec lightweight wire and cable.

State-of-the-Art Wire and Cable Manufacturing

FDH Electronics employs advanced manufacturing techniques to deliver precision and quality. Our capabilities include:

    • Extrusion Lines: High and low-temperature options with laser-guided precision.
    • Braiding: Bare and plated copper & copper alloy wires, stainless steel, as well as mono & muti-filament textiles.
    • Cabling: True planetary cabling with the capability of producing cables with 100 pairs or more, enabling less flex stress on the cables, and matched impedance constructions, where required.
    • Taping: PTFE, polyimide, and mylar for isolating and jacketing, as well as a variety of foil composite tape for EMI & RFI shielding.
    • Identification: Expansive capacity for ink striping on insulated wire and cable jackets, ink printing, and laser marking.
    • Respooling and Inspection: 100% inspection ensures product integrity.
High-Performance Materials and Testing

FDH Electronics utilizes premium materials, including bare copper, high-strength alloys, and specialized coatings. These materials are tailored for applications requiring:

    • High-temperature resistance
    • Durability in extreme conditions
    • Lightweight properties for aerospace and military use

Comprehensive electrical and mechanical testing capabilities include:

    • High-voltage tests and spark testing in multiple departments
    • WET/DRY dielectric withstand & impulse.
    • Flexibility, flammability
    • Cold bend, crush resistance, and elongation
    • Impedance, Attenuations, Capacitance

Why Choose FDH Electronics?

With over five decades of experience, FDH Electronics has honed its expertise to deliver precision-engineered wire and cable solutions. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction makes them a premier choice for businesses seeking reliable, high-performance products.

Whether you need a prototype for a groundbreaking project or large-scale production for established applications, FDH Electronics is your trusted partner. Contact us today to learn more about how their capabilities can transform your projects.

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Inventory Management – What’s your strategy?

Corrie Hartline on March 18, 2024

In today’s on-demand market, proper inventory management is critical for success. Having the materials you need, when you need them, is one of the key factors in determining your performance as a supplier. With a heavy emphasis being placed on On-Time Delivery, being able to react to your customer’s needs quickly and effectively can have a huge impact on future business opportunities. For many companies, this means carrying additional inventory to ensure materials are on hand at all times, which can be particularly problematic for small businesses with limited cash flow or storage space.

Carrying costs can represent as much as 20% to 30% of total inventory value. Tangible costs such as storage, handling, and insuring goods are obvious, however intangibles such as opportunity cost due to reduction of cash flow, or the cost of deterioration and obsolescence of goods are often overlooked. With an increasing number of items restricted by shelf life or customer-driven product age limitations, these types of costs are more prevalent than ever.

The solution? A partnership with FDH Aero, a proven leader in effective inventory management.

With a wide range of flexible Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) options, we offer tailor-made programs that provide comprehensive solutions based on your specific business model. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all, we focus on what makes sense for you and your customers and build from there. Whether your strategy is “just in time” delivery, on-site Vendor Inventory Management, blanket orders with scheduled ship dates, or a unique combination of several approaches – we’ve got your inventory management needs covered. With millions of dollars in inventory and same day turnaround for most orders, we have the resources to provide you with the materials you need, when you need them, every time. Some of the benefits of our VMI programs are:

  • Reduced Inventory, Overstocks and Stock Shortages: Not having the right products in stock can be a big problem for you and your customers. Having too much product can be just as damaging to your bottom line – our VMI programs eliminate these issues and allow you to focus on your growth and success.
  • Smaller Manufacturing Footprint: Floor and shelf space are valuable assets in your production facility, and extra inventory only uses up that space without contributing to immediate income or production needs. Additional storage not only means greater overhead costs, but that space could go toward manufacturing activities for other production floor opportunities.
  • Increased Sales: Implementing a VMI can increase sales by giving you the ability to deliver your products faster than your competitors. Reduced lead times will boost the quality of customer service and foster brand loyalty. This means more returning customers and increased sales over time.
  • Less Responsibility: When you reduce the financial and operational burden of managing inventory, it lowers costs, reduces admin work, allowing you to minimize inventory while simultaneously maximizing profits. Spend less time and resources on maintaining purchase records and issuing discrete orders. Let us do the work for you!

Contact your sales representative today to inquire about our VMI programs. 

Don’t Let Lead Time Hurt Your Performance

Corrie Hartline on July 19, 2018

With current factory lead times on fluoropolymer cables reaching concerning levels, delivery performance is at risk more than ever. During these critical times, your customers count on you to protect them from line-down and stock-out situations.

Whitmor/Wirenetics is QPL approved to manufacture over 50,000 different constructions of M27500 cable in accordance with NEMA WC27500-2015.

Our standard lead times for M27500 cables are currently less than half of most fluoropolymer cable manufacturers.  In today’s metric-driven market, when it comes to On-Time Delivery, you simply cannot afford to disappoint your customers.  The long-term consequences of late deliveries can be substantial with the vast majority of programs choosing suppliers based on performance.

In addition to our reduced standard lead times, our forgiving 100 ft minimum on custom cables allows you to get what you need without the excess inventory & spend that comes with typical factory minimums.

And with our ultra-fast Premium Expedite option, time is always on your side.

Contact your account representative today for faster options on your M27500 and other fluoropolymer cable needs.

Value Added Services from Whitmor/Wirenetics

Corrie Hartline on January 18, 2018

In addition to our custom cable manufacturing capabilities, Whitmor/Wirenetics (now FDH Electronics) offers a wide array of value-added services to our customers. With state-of-the-art equipment designed to exceed today’s stringent requirements, we can help you provide your customers with the products they need while reducing your cost and lead time.

– Wire & Cable striping
– Surface Etching
– Twisting/Cabling
– Assemblies/Kitting
– Laser Marking
– Hot Stamping
– Tubing and Sleeve Marking
– Cut & Strip
– Custom VMI Solutions
– New Product Design & Engineering

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Chances are, we can do it! Contact us today for more information: Sales.Electronics@US.FDHAero.com

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