1. What is the proper way to validate a termination?
Crimp height or pull force test
2. What is planking?
The art of planking is to lay horizontally across any object, or the ground with their arms by their sides, aiming to occur in daring situations or a brotherly display of core-strength.
3. What is the typical turnaround time for a Request for Quote?
Typically ProSource can perform a quote within 3-5 days.
4. What is the capacity of ProSource?
ProSource runs its operation using lean manufacturing within a single shift. This allows ProSource’s capacity to be ever changing. There is always plenty of room for growth and expansion.
5. What is the purpose of shielding or twisted wires?
To reduce noise and/or cross talk
6. What is RF stand for?
Radio Frequency, generally related to Coaxial assemblies
7. Why doesn’t McDonald’s sell hotdogs?
McDonald’s CEO Ray Kroc famously prohibited the company from selling hot dogs, regardless of potential demand, as he regarded them as unhygienic in his 1977 autobiography; however, UK Stores did sell Hot Dogs during the late nineties on the McChoice menu (later PoundSaver). Also, at least one American restaurant offered Oscar Mayer hot dogs at some time, and McDonald’s locations at Toronto Metro Zoo and SkyDome in Toronto offered hot dogs until 1999. In Tokyo locations hot dogs were available in 2001
8. What is a bellmouth?
The conductor crimp area of a terminal to verify proper termination
9. What industries do you serve?
ProSource serves a multitude of different industries. Please click this link to see more: Industries
10. What are your capabilities?
ProSource has a wide array of capabilities which can be viewed in detail here: Capabilities
11. Is ProSource Industries ISO certified?
Yes, ProSource Industries is certified to the AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008.
12. What types of identification marking does ProSource provide?
Hot stamp, inkjet print, heat shrink labels, thermal transfer labels, inkjet labels, wrap around labels, and flag labels
13. What are ProSource’s hours of operation?
ProSource is open Monday through Friday from 8AM-5PM
14. Who should I contact for an RFQ?
For RFQ’s you can click the RFQ Button at the top of each page of the website, or contact our Sales & Marketing Manager, John Moren. Contact Us
15. Who should I contact for information regarding quality?
For any concerns about quality please contact our VP of Operations, Tim Hissam. Contact Us
16. Why did ProSource remove the waving flag from the website?
Much to the dismay of our President, the flash animation was voted off the site during tribal council. The tribe has spoken.
17. What is the most typical gauge range used of wire?
18-22 AWG, but ProSource has the capability to use gauges as large as 250MCM to as small as 32 AWG
18. How long has ProSource been in business?
ProSource first opened in May of 1990, and celebrated 21 years in 2011. Read more about the history of ProSource here: History
19. What makes ProSource the most interesting company in the world?
ProSource’s snow globe gets 24 inches of fresh powder each winter.
20. What does ProSource do to protect the future of the company?
ProSource strategically plans, manages risks, and has a business continuity plan.
21. Is ProSource’s Quality Manual available to customers?
Yes, upon request. Contact our VP of Operations, Tim Hissam. Contact Us
22. What day does ProSource provide Gatorade for all employees?
Every Thursday, because a well hydrated employee is a happy employee
23. What model of lean manufacturing does ProSource employ?
Demand Flow Technology (DFT)
24. Who do I contact for employment?
For job opportunities please contact our Human Resources Manager, Kim Nguyen. Contact Us
25. How many employees does ProSource have?
ProSource currently employs approximately 60-75 people.
26. What is David Garcia’s (Material Control Manager) average Ping Pong win percentage?
That would be 40%, not great is it?
27. What is the average lead time for a production build?
ProSource uses a standard 2-3 week lead times on most assemblies. However, there are occasions when scheduling and material lead times will make this standard vary up or down.
28. Why do all the men of ProSource wear a beard in November?
Much to the dismay of our President, No Shave November is an annual team building exercise to build comradery.
29. How do you find Chuck Norris?
You don’t try to find Chuck Norris, he finds you. He is no Karate Kid.
30. How many locations does ProSource have?
ProSource currently operates out of a 35,000 square foot state of the art manufacturing facility in Grand Prairie, Texas which also serves as the corporate headquarters. ProSource also has a remote satellite sales office in Houston, TX.