What is TKT Insulated Wire?
Posted by Chris Bettinger on May 22, 2017
On April 3rd 2017, you read about the Advantages of Kapton Insulated Wire. Then, on April 24th 2017, you read about the Disadvantages of Kapton Insulated Wire. Today, you will learn about another wire type commonly used on commercial and military aircraft. This wire has a tape-wrapped construction consisting of one layer of fluropolymer-polyimide- fluropolymer • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Distributors, Kapton, Kapton Wire, Wire, Wiring
Who is CSCI and What is Their Specialty
Posted by Clare McGarrey on May 15, 2017
CSCI stands for Coastal Seat Cushions Inc. CSCI is an industry leader in military fixed wing aircraft seating systems and accessories. CSCI is the Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for Oregon Aero for a wide range of products including AWR approved Seat Cushions for Military Aircraft. Coastal Seat Cushions Inc opened in 2013 in the aircraft parts • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, CSCI, Distributors, Seat Systems, Wiring
InterConnect Sponsors the Lockheed Martin SHPE Scholarship Golf Tournament
Posted by Clare McGarrey on May 8, 2017
Today InterConnect Wiring had the pleasure of being a Bronze Sponsor for Lockheed Martin’s local charity SHPE scholarship golf tournament benefitting STEM. InterConnect Wiring, Lockheed Martin, and The Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE), whole heartedly support our youth entering into the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). This is Lockheed’s 6th annual golf • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Community, Lockheed Martin, Outreach, STEM
What is a Station 5 Wiring Harness? Why is it Often Replaced?
Posted by John Ashour on May 1, 2017
On the F-16 aircraft there are nine wing weapon stations. A wing weapon station is an attachment point for an ordnance such as a bomb, missile, or rocket. Wing stations can also carry reconnaissance pods, cameras, fuel tanks, or storage containers. Station 1 is on the tip of the left wing. Station 2, 3, and • Read More >>
What Are the Disadvantages of Kapton Insulated Wire?
Posted by Marc Piloian on April 24, 2017
On April 3, 2017 InterConnect informed the reader about The Advantages of Kapton Wire. Today, we will present information about the Disadvantages of Kapton Insulated Wire. After years of use in many different civilian and military platforms including the F-16, UH-60, AH-1, F-15, and F-18, serious safety issues began to appear. Once the Kapton wire • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Kapton, Kapton Wire, Wire, Wiring Harnesses
Who is Blue Aerospace and What is Their Specialty
Posted by Clare McGarrey on April 17, 2017
Blue Aerospace is an industry leader in provisioning a wide range of innovative services and support concepts to military end users and their maintenance partners worldwide. Blue is certified with AS9120 REV. A, FAA PMA, ATF, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, EADS, Heroux-Devtek, and other OEM quality compliance standards. Blue Aerospace focuses on the aftermarket support • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Blue Aerospace, Distributors, Rate Running Contract, RRC, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
Why Replace Leading Edge Wing Wiring Harnesses?
Posted by John Ashour on April 10, 2017
A common question asked of InterConnect Wiring is, “In harsh environments, which wiring harnesses inside an F-16 are affected most?” By harsh, they mean what we call the Big Six: (1) Very hot or very cold temperatures. (2) Grease and other fluids in the area as well as other contaminants such as sand and dust. • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Leading Edge Wing Wiring Harnesses, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
What are the Advantages of Kapton Insulated Wire?
Posted by Jeanie Peel on April 3, 2017
If you have been reading the Wonderful World of Wiring newsletter over the past 18 months, you have seen that InterConnect Wiring, along with other companies (such as Lockheed Martin) and government agencies (such as the United States Navy) warn of the problems of polyimide AKA Kapton wire. When InterConnect briefs a country about their • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Kapton, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
Trade Shows & Aerospace Conferences Coming Up!
Posted by Clare McGarrey on March 27, 2017
InterConnect Wiring is attending some fun and exciting trade shows around the world in the second quarter of 2017. In April, InterConnect Wiring will be attending the MRO Americas in Orlando, Florida. It is the world’s largest gathering of Aviation Maintenance Professionals. MRO Americas connects customers, clients and colleagues from across the aviation aftermarket sector • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Trade Shows
Who is Aventure and What is Their Specialty?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on March 20, 2017
Since its founding in 2001, Aventure Aviation has been a leading aftermarket aviation parts supplier dedicated to providing unique, reliable solutions that exceed the demands of the market and the expectations of their customers. Their company is known for maintaining the highest standards in their quality control procedures, meeting and exceeding both the Aviation Suppliers • Read More >>
