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InterConnect Wiring Remains Open as Essential Workforce

Posted by Clare McGarrey on March 24, 2020

Dear valued customers, suppliers, family, and friends, We pray all of you are staying safe and well. It is important for us to inform you that InterConnect Wiring is open and will remain open to support all critical application needs. InterConnect Wiring is an essential supplier to the federal government, the United States Department of … Continue reading “InterConnect Wiring Remains Open as Essential Workforce”

Topics: Blog, Boeing, COVID-19, Lockheed Martin

Spring Series: What Is A Cable Shield Termination?

Posted by Clare McGarrey on March 10, 2020

As we get closer to Spring and further into our Spring Blog Series, InterConnect Wiring would like to highlight the big question from one of our top blogs in 2019: what is a cable shield termination? In the commercial aerospace and defense industry, we find a high concentration of electrical wiring in a relatively small … Continue reading “Spring Series: What Is A Cable Shield Termination?”

Topics: Blog, Cable Shield Termination, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, How Built, Insulated Wire, Rewire, Wire, Wiring

Spring Series: What Is the Difference in a Plug and a Receptacle?

Posted by Clare McGarrey on February 25, 2020

As part of our Spring Blog Series, InterConnect Wiring is highlighting the best blogs that our readers loved the most. Say hello to one of our top blogs from 2016: What is the difference in a plug and a receptacle? Connectors are used on electrical wiring harnesses and are essentially enclosures (i.e., shells) which house … Continue reading “Spring Series: What Is the Difference in a Plug and a Receptacle?”

Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Vehicle, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Conductor, Connectors, Engineering, Plug, Receptacle, Technology, Testing

Spring Series: What Is A Wiring Harness?

Posted by John Ashour on February 11, 2020

As part of our Spring Blog Series, InterConnect Wiring is highlighting the best blogs that our readers loved the most in the past five years. Say hello to our top blog from 2017: What is a wiring harness? To put it simply, a wiring harness is a group of wires bundled together. A wiring harness … Continue reading “Spring Series: What Is A Wiring Harness?”

Topics: Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Certification, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, Engineering Design, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Harness Assembly, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses

Celebrating National Blood Donor Month for Mission Critical Needs

Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 28, 2020

Did you know that 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the designation of January as National Blood Donor Month? On Dec. 31, 1969, President Richard Nixon issued Proclamation 3952, stating: I … do hereby designate the month of January 1970 as National Blood Donor Month. I call upon the public media, the blood-banking and medical … Continue reading “Celebrating National Blood Donor Month for Mission Critical Needs”

Topics: Community, Company Culture

InterConnect Wiring’s Annual Blood Drive

Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 21, 2020

The Bloodmobile is returning to InterConnect headquarters on January 22! We have had huge success in years past with members of our community donating their life force to Carter BloodCare to help those in need. Give for life. Make an impact. Stop by InterConnect Wiring headquarters at 5024 West Vickery Blvd. Fort Worth, TX and … Continue reading “InterConnect Wiring’s Annual Blood Drive”

Topics: Blood Drive, Community, Company Culture, Health

What Does Fly By Wire Mean?

Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 14, 2020

Here at InterConnect Wiring, we obviously use wire…. a lot of wire; therefore, when I hear the term “fly by wire” I immediately conclude that InterConnect has more action to take to support FLY BY WIRE aircraft vs NON-FLY BY WIRE aircraft. But does it really mean that? As a non-engineer (my degrees are in … Continue reading “What Does Fly By Wire Mean?”

Top 9 First Quarter Aerospace Trade Shows and Events of 2020

Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 31, 2019

Happy New Year! InterConnect Wiring knows that 2020 is going to be a fantastic year for the aerospace and defense industry, filled with many exciting trade shows and events we can’t wait to attend! Here are the top 9 trade shows for the first quarter that you won’t want to miss: MRO Latin America … Continue reading “Top 9 First Quarter Aerospace Trade Shows and Events of 2020”

What Does It Mean to be a Lockheed Martin Licensee?

Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 17, 2019

In 2002, Lockheed Martin approached InterConnect about becoming a licensee for F-16 electrical products. Some F-16 electrical products include: (1) electrical wiring harnesses, (2) cockpit panels, (3) relay panels, (4) circuit breaker or power panels, (5) multiplex (mux) panels, and (6) cockpit fairing assemblies. Lockheed wanted InterConnect to support their customers by providing quick … Continue reading “What Does It Mean to be a Lockheed Martin Licensee?”

Does the FAA have an Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) Training Program?

Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 2, 2019

I will cut to the chase… yes, there is an Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) Training Program and it is called FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 120-94. While these guidelines are not mandatory, they are derived from extensive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry experience in determining compliance with the relevant regulations. Maintenance personnel need to … Continue reading “Does the FAA have an Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) Training Program?”