Why is Connector Polarization Important in Wiring Harness Design?
Posted by Mike Winters on July 23, 2018
When designing aircraft wiring harnesses, or, in fact, any wiring harness, the main purpose of a wiring harness is to transmit signals or electrical power between components in a system. However, this cannot be achieved unless the wiring harness can physically connect to these components. There are several ways to make these connections but probably • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Connectors, Polarization, Wiring, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harnesses
When Was Kapton Insulation for Wires Developed?
Posted by Mike Winters on February 13, 2017
Around the late 1960s a polyimide film with a resistance to high heat called Kapton was developed. This material appeared stable over a wide range of temperatures and was gas, steam and water tight. These properties allowed it to be used across many different applications and environments. Since Kapton was considered a good electrical isolator • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Harness Assembly, Kapton, Wiring Harnesses
What is Megohm or Megger Testing?
Posted by Mike Winters on July 11, 2016
What comes to mind when contemplating the strength of a wire? A lot of people only consider what can be seen on the outside. For example, how far the wire can be pulled before it breaks or how high of a temperature it can withstand before it melts. But what about breakdowns in the integrity • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Megger Testing, Megohm Testing, Testing, Wiring Harnesses
What is insulation resistance testing?
Posted by Mike Winters on April 25, 2016
Every electrical wire, whether it’s in an F-16 cockpit panel, UH-60 circuit breaker, or V-22 wiring harness, is carefully protected with some type of electrical insulation. The wire itself is a conductor of electricity. The insulation is opposite from the conductor; it should resist current and keep the current on its path along the conductor. • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Insulation Resistance, Testing, Wiring
