PKC is a fully authorized distributor and (V.I.P.) Value Added Interconnect Partner for HIROSE ELECTRIC. PKC was the first HIROSE U.S. distributor and has both hand and automatic tooling for more HIROSE product than any other manufacturer in the U.S.


PKC is an authorized distributor for Pan Pacific Enterprise. Pan Pacific offers a full line of Computer Cables and Accessories, Voice and Data Communication Connectors and Components, RF Connectors and Adapters, and Fiber Optic Patch Cords.


PKC is ISO 9001 2000 Certified. ISO 9001 Certification is an international standard for quality assurance. ISO Certification requires continual evaluation of our manufacturing methods and quality systems to assure customers the highest quality products and services.


ISO 9001-2000 Audit
PKC's most recent ISO 9001-2000 audit was a perfect 100%. Zero non-conformances. Sam Alexander, PKC's Quality Manager, has done a great job refining our quality system to make it simple, manageable, and above all else, successful. "This was no simple task considering we manufacture thousands of P/N's for hundreds of customers". Gordon Lewis, PKC Director of Engineering.


HIROSE Tooling
As a HIROSE V.I.P. (Value Added Interconnect Partner) we are committed to provide engineering services and manufacturing capabilities in support of HIROSE's interconnect systems. PKC has added high speed tooling for the HIROSE Series DF14 1.25mm low profile Board to Wire System, the DF19 1.00mm Board to Wire System, the DF22 High Current (20a - 12Ga) System, and the HR30 Miniature Waterproof Plastic Circular Connectors.


WHMA/IPC A620 Certification
Bruce McCleave, PKC's president as well as Manufacturing Engineer Thang Nguyen, have earned WHMA/IPC-A-620 certification as Registered Instructors. WHMA/IPC-A-620 is the first consensus standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation. Classes of products are defined and include criteria for Target, Acceptable, Process Indicator, and Defect conditions. PKC has implemented this training certification program for all production staff. Training on the following criteria is included in the WHMA/IPS-A-620 program;

  • Cable and wire dimensioning; tolerances and preparation
  • Crimp terminations:
    • Stamped and formed contacts
    • Machined contacts
  • Insulation displacement connections
  • Ultrasonic welding
  • Soldered terminations
  • Splices
  • Connectorization
  • Molding and potting
  • Co-ax and twin-ax assembly
  • Wire bundle securing
  • Shielding
  • Installation
  • Wire wrap (solderless)
For additional information on the WHMA/IPC-A-620 standard, please visit www.ipc.org.



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