1. USA-Plus™ Wiring Harness System
USA Harness, Inc.
USA-Plus™ Wiring Harness System

2. USA Harness, Inc. Introduction History and Capabilities
Organization Participation
Materials Specifications
Manufacturing/Quality Procedures
USA-Plus™ System/Warranty Terms
Independent Testing
Closing

3. History and Capabilities
Began 1991
80,000 sf manufacturing & warehouse space at two facilities
110 employees
In-house tool and die-making shop
Custom-designed products built to order
Trailer harnessing – light to heavy duty
Loom harnessing – multi-circuit applications; engine and transmission
Electronic security controls

4. Organization Participation
TTMA – Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association
SAE – Society of Automotive Engineers
WHMA – Wiring Harness Manufacturers Association
NATM – National Association Trailer Manufacturers
IACOA – Independent Armored Car Operators Association
TMC – Technology & Maintenance Council (ATA)

5. Materials Specifications
PVC Jacketed Cable
- 19 strand AWG automotive copper
- Conforms to SAE and TTMA requirements
- -40° to +160°F working temperature range
- Resists oils, acids, alkalis, sunlight, heat, weathering, abrasion
- Custom-manufactured to USAH specifications
Terminations
- Non-insulated brass, tin-coated stamped and formed contacts
Molding Compound
- Virgin PVC compounds in 60, 75, 90 and 100 durometer hardness
Connectors
- Metal or nylon sockets/plugs conforming to SAE J560
Dielectric Grease
- Corrosion preventative compound for electrical contacts installed in all female contacts

6. Manufacturing Procedures
Termination
- Calibrated machine press crimped terminations
- Mandatory pull tests conducted to ensure correct crimp
Splicing
- Ultrasonic welded splices for superior conductivity and reliability
- All splices are tape wrapped to prevent short circuiting
Molding
- Pressure injection molded into tool steel die sets
- Cable jackets prepped with solvent for adhesion to mold compound
Inspection/Testing
- All parts visually and mechanically inspected to custom print
- All parts tested electronically to ensure conductivity and loading

7. USA-Plus™ System Patented Connector Design (2001)
10-Circuit Capability
Keyed Termination Orientation
Integral Interior O-Ring Primary Seal
Secondary Pin Lock
Virgin Vinyl Mold Compound
5-Year Material/Workmanship Warranty

8. Independent Testing
ASTM B117 Salt Spray Test (American Society for Testing & Materials)
Grote & Truck-Lite LED Lamps
Successfully Completed 500 hours of Continuous Operation
SAE J560 for Sockets & Plugs Requires 168 hours – USA-Plus™ nearly 3X!!

9. USA-Plus™ Premium Harness System
Seeking ISO 9001:2000 certification
Leading the way in HD trailer industry for custom harnessing
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