Development, manufacturing and assembly of cabling systems for aerospace, defense and the security sector
HKT-Kabeltechnik GmbH
Dettingen an der IllerNew on Amplifa
About HKT-Kabeltechnik GmbH
HKT-Kabeltechnik GmbH is an owner-managed company founded in 1998, based in Dettingen an der Iller (Baden-Württemberg), specializing in the development, manufacturing and assembly of complex cabling systems for aerospace, the defense industry and the security sector. Its range of services includes cable harnesses, hybrid, adapter and device internal wiring, flat ribbon, Ethernet, bonding and circuit breaker systems as well as watertight cabling using shrink technology. Core technologies include semi- and fully automatic stripping, crimping and termination, soldering, crimp and IDC (insulation displacement) technology, twisting, re-shrinking and re-braiding, as well as overmolding and potting of connectors and assemblies with LSR silicone, 2K silicone, TPE, hotmelt (low pressure) and 2K epoxy resin. Cable and wire marking is carried out by inkjet/Corona or UV laser in accordance with BAC 5152, AS 50881 and SAE ARP5607. The company also manufactures its own connector series and pin patterns according to customer specifications. All products undergo 100% quality inspection including continuity testing of up to 4096 points, dielectric and insulation measurements as well as fiber optic and microscopic inspections. Its most important customer since foundation is a world market leader for cargo loading systems in the aviation industry.
- Site
- Dettingen an der Iller
- Processes
- Stripping, crimping & termination (semi- & fully automatic), Cable and wire marking with inkjet and Corona or UV laser in accordance with BAC 5152 – AS 50881 –, Soldering, crimp and IDC (insulation displacement) technology, Injection molding overmolding of connectors & cables at low pressure (Technomelt), 2K silicone and, Potting of connectors and assemblies with 2K epoxy resin, Twisting, re-shrinking & re-weaving of cabling systems, Production of custom connectors and pin patterns, Re-braiding of custom cables
- Materials
- LSR silicone, 2K silicone, TPE, Technomelt (hotmelt/low pressure), Hotmelt, 2K epoxy resin, Nomex (sheathing), LSR silicone (overmolding)
- Certificates
- EN 9100:2018, ISO 9001:2015, IPC/WHMA-A-620, VG 96927 Type D (VG 96927-2:2020-06 / :2024-10), ISO 14001:2015, VG 96927 Type D
- Founded
- 1998
- Industries
- Aerospace, Defense industry, Security sector
- 01
Engineering and development (own connector series and pin patterns)
- 02
Stripping, crimping and termination (semi- & fully automatic)
- 03
Soldering, crimp and IDC (insulation displacement) technology
- 04
Cable and wire marking (inkjet/Corona, UV laser)
- 05
Overmolding and potting (LSR silicone, 2K silicone, TPE, hotmelt, 2K epoxy
- 06
Twisting, re-shrinking, re-weaving, shrink technology
- 07
Assembly and preparation of cabling systems
- 08
Testing (continuity test, dielectric test, fiber optics, microsections)
- 09
Documentation and qualification (FAI, factory certificates)
Materials & Processes
LSR silicone (overmolding)
Liquid silicone for overmolding of connectors, branches and feedthroughs for harsh environmental conditions.
2K silicone
Two-component silicone for molded-in fixings, strain reliefs and feedthroughs.
TPE
Thermoplastic elastomer for low-pressure overmolding of connectors and cables.
Hotmelt / Technomelt (low pressure)
Low-pressure molding compounds for connector housings and strain reliefs.
2K epoxy resin
Two-component epoxy resin for potting of connectors and assemblies.
Nomex (sheathing)
Aramid sheathing for cable harnesses with increased thermal and mechanical requirements.
Locations
Dettingen an der Iller
DEHeadquarters, production
- Materials
- Copper wires, silicones, epoxy resin, TPE, hotmelt, Nomex
- Crimping machines and crimp tools (DMC)
- Insertion/extraction tools and positioners
- System cases for the aviation industry
- UV laser marking (with Corona) for cables and wires
- Inkjet marking
- Test equipment: continuity test up to 4096 points, 2-/4-point measurement, dielectric test, insulation resistance
- Microscope for fiber optic and microsection inspection
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripping, crimping & termination (semi- & fully automatic)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cable and wire marking with inkjet and Corona or UV laser in accordance with BAC 5152 – AS 50881 –Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Soldering, crimp and IDC (insulation displacement) technologyJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Injection molding overmolding of connectors & cables at low pressure (Technomelt), 2K silicone andPlastics | – | – | – | – | LSR silicone, Technomelt (low pressure), 2K silicone, TPE |
| Potting of connectors and assemblies with 2K epoxy resinPlastics | – | – | – | – | 2K epoxy resin |
| Twisting, re-shrinking & re-weaving of cabling systemsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of custom connectors and pin patternsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Re-braiding of custom cablesJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing and assembly of cabling systems (cable harnesses, hybrid cables, adapter cables,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Nomex (sheathing), Silicone (overmolding) |
| Continuity test with up to 4096 test points, 2 & 4-point measurementTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dielectric test (rise and hold time, 1500 V AC 50 Hz / 1000 V DC) and insulation resistance (400Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Microscopic and fiber optic optical inspection, preparation of microsectionsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| COC DIN EN 10204-2.1, factory certificates DIN EN 10204-2.2 & 2.3, First Article InspectionTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Shrink technology – watertight cabling systemsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimping machines/tools (semi- & fully automatic crimping, crimp tools, insertion/extraction tools, | DMC | – | – | – | Dettingen |
| Laser marking (UV laser, Corona) for cable and wire marking | – | – | – | – | Dettingen |
| Inkjet marking for cables/wires | – | – | – | – | Dettingen |
| Test equipment for cabling systems (continuity test up to 4096 test points, 2/4-point measurement, | – | – | – | – | Dettingen |
| Microscope (fiber optic optical inspection, microsections) | – | – | – | – | Dettingen |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
All products undergo a 100 percent quality inspection at all manufacturing levels. The inspection spectrum includes continuity tests up to 4096 test points, 2- and 4-point measurements, dielectric tests (e.g. 1500 V AC / 1000 V DC) and insulation measurements as well as microscopic, fiber optic optical inspections and microsections; manufactured in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620.
| Evidence | Dettingen an der Iller |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| EN 9100:2018 | |
| IPC/WHMA-A-620 | |
| VG 96927 Type D | |
| ISO 14001:2015 |
Company History
- 1998
Foundation of the company by the managing owner at the Kellmünz site; the most important customer becomes the world market leader for cargo loading systems in the aviation industry.
- 1999
Manufacturing at the Memmingen site for capacity expansion.
- 2000
Relocation of the company to Berkheim.
- 2005
Occupancy of a second hall in Berkheim for large cabling systems.
- 2007
Introduction of international standards.
- 2008
Occupancy of the newly built 1,200 m² hall in the Dettingen industrial area; operational since January 2008.
- 2016
Acquisition of two further plots of land (5,500 m²) and introduction of an EAP system.
- 2023
Planning of an expansion of the production area by 1,200 m².