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MurCal Production Team Earns IPC/WHMA-A-620E CIS Certification

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MurCal is proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey toward manufacturing excellence: every member of our production team has successfully earned the IPC/WHMA-A-620E Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) designation.

This accomplishment sets a new benchmark for quality, consistency, and professionalism within our cable and wire harness operations.


The IPC/WHMA-A-620E standard represents the industry’s most rigorous and universally recognized criteria for cable and wire harness assemblies. Full team certification demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also a shared commitment to precision, reliability, and operational excellence.


This achievement reflects the successful execution of a strategic initiative focused on fortifying MurCal’s manufacturing capabilities from the inside out. By aligning our workforce with globally respected standards, we’ve enhanced our foundation for continuous improvement and customer trust.


What This Certification Reinforces:


Process Improvement

We now apply elevated standards across all production workflows, promoting repeatability and continuous refinement through best practices.


Technical Accuracy

Each assembly produced at MurCal is backed by rigorous training and verification, ensuring conformity to the highest industry thresholds.


Quality Assurance

Our commitment to structured evaluation and traceable methodologies ensures that every unit meets both customer expectations and certification protocols.


Team Capability

With standardized skills and a unified knowledge base, our production staff is now more agile, cross-functional, and prepared to tackle complex challenges collaboratively.


A Culture of Excellence


Earning CIS certification is more than a credential—it’s a reflection of MurCal’s forward-thinking ethos, where continuous training investment and internal accountability drive long-term success. This milestone exemplifies how we empower our team to lead with confidence, perform with integrity, and deliver solutions that stand up to real-world demands.


As we move ahead, MurCal remains steadfast in its mission to build and deliver harnessing systems that embody reliability, innovation, and technical precision.



What Is IPC/WHMA-A-620E CIS Certification?


IPC/WHMA-A-620E: Setting the Standard for Harness Assembly Excellence

IPC/WHMA-A-620E is the globally recognized standard governing the acceptability of cable and wire harness assemblies. Jointly developed by IPC and the Wire Harness Manufacturers Association (WHMA), it defines critical quality benchmarks for industries that demand uncompromising performance—such as aerospace, defense, transportation, and advanced industrial manufacturing.


At MurCal, our production team is formally trained and certified in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620E requirements. This ensures that every wire harness assembly is executed with precision, consistency, and technical rigor.


Certified Expertise Across Key Domains:


Soldering and Crimp Terminations

Accurate and reliable terminations that meet or exceed stringent durability and conductivity standards.


Routing and Securing Wire Harnesses

Clean, organized layouts that prevent stress, improve serviceability, and support system reliability.


Shielding, Splicing, and Insulation Techniques

Robust protective methods that enhance signal integrity, safety, and long-term functionality.


Accept/Reject Criteria for Class 1, 2, and 3 Assemblies

Comprehensive knowledge of class-based standards—from general electronic products to mission-critical systems—with disciplined application of inspection protocols.

Why This Certification Matters


Achieving full-team certification at MurCal isn’t just a milestone—it’s a strategic assurance that every cable and wire harness we produce is built to meet the industry's most rigorous workmanship standards. This accomplishment reinforces the core values that drive our production process: consistency, safety, performance, and precision.


This milestone affirms that MurCal:


Champions Quality Assurance

Every assembly undergoes structured evaluation aligned with globally accepted benchmarks.


Empowers Technicians with Industry-Standard Expertise

Our team applies certified inspection and assembly criteria across all harness builds.


Instills Confidence and Trust in Every Delivery

Customers can count on MurCal products to perform reliably, even in demanding environments.


You Can Trust MurCal for Your Next Harness Project


Every harness project at MurCal is built under the IPC/WHMA-A-620E standard—reflecting our commitment to technical accuracy and dependable craftsmanship. Our certified technicians apply best practices to ensure that each assembly is consistent, durable, and precisely engineered to your specifications.

From custom engine harnesses to industrial control cables and OEM integrations, MurCal combines certified capability with responsive service and engineering insight. We're not just qualified—we're ready.



About MurCal


MurCal is a trusted solutions provider specializing in control systems, displays, wire harnesses, and instrumentation for industrial and engine-driven applications. With decades of engineering expertise, we deliver rugged, application-specific solutions for sectors such as agriculture, power generation, mining, and beyond.


Our in-house production team designs and manufactures custom wire harnesses that meet the stringent requirements of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Every assembly is built in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620E—the industry’s highest standard for cable and wire harness workmanship—ensuring:


Consistent Quality across production runs


Reliable Performance in harsh operating environments


Full Compliance with the most rigorous technical criteria


Whether you're seeking precision, durability, or industry-certified craftsmanship, MurCal delivers harnessing solutions engineered for confidence.


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