What Are The Options For Replacing Kapton Insulated Wire?
Posted by Randall Robinson on August 21, 2017
Lead paint is a hazard. In fact, most places in the US have regulations on how exactly lead paint is to be removed. If you live in a home with lead paint, then you live knowing a lethal time bomb sits idle on your walls. Old wiring is much the same in the aircraft • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Insulated Wire, Kapton, Kapton Wire
Who is Simtech and What is Their Specialty?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on August 14, 2017
Founded in 1988, Simtech is an exporter and distributor of American-manufactured military aircraft components, based out of East Granby, Connecticut. Simtech’s main customer base is comprised of foreign-allied governments that are operating US military platforms. They have customers from all over the world, including Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia. Simtech • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Distributors, F-16, F-16 Distributor, Quality, Quote, Rewire, Simtech
Four Reasons Why AS9100, Revision D, Is a BIG Deal
Posted by Clare McGarrey on July 31, 2017
Since the 1990s InterConnect Wiring has been ISO 9001 Registered. In 2000, AS9100 was released in conjunction with ISO 9001. Each time this Quality AEROSPACE STANDARD (hence the “AS” in the title) has made any updates or rolled its revision, we have dutifully and diligently risen to the challenge. So what’s the big deal with • Read More >>
Topics: AS9100, AS9100 Revision D, Blog, Certification
Can a Wiring Harness be Repaired or Overhauled?
Posted by John Ashour on July 24, 2017
A common question asked of InterConnect Wiring is, “Can InterConnect repair or overhaul a wiring harnesses?” The short answer to this question is “Yes we can!” The long answer is that in many cases it is less expensive to produce a new wiring harness instead of repairing or overhauling an old one. Typical wiring harnesses • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Harness Assembly, Rewire, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
Paris Air Show Summary
Posted by Clare McGarrey on July 17, 2017
There is only one way to describe this year’s Paris Air Show…. HOT! Here is a list of the Four HOT things at the Paris Air Show: The temperature. The temperature in Paris, France was much warmer than usual and when you are walking back and forth and back and forth on the hot • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Paris Air Show, Trade Shows
What is Crosslinked Tefzel Insulated Wire and Spec 55 Wire?
Posted by Colton Peel on July 10, 2017
Lately InterConnect’s enlightening blogs have been focusing on Kapton insulated wire and TKT insulated wire. This time we will discuss a different type of wire used on F-15 and F-18 military jets as well as commercial aircraft including the Boeing B737, B747, B757, B767, B777 as well as the Airbus A320, A330, and A340. Crosslinked • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Crosslinked Tefzel, Insulated Wire, Spec 55 Wire, Wire, Wiring
Third Quarter Trade Shows
Posted by Clare McGarrey on July 3, 2017
Coming up in the third quarter of 2017, InterConnect Wiring has many more exciting trade shows planned! The first event on the books is the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Supplier Management Council (SMC) Summer Meeting hosted by Huntington Ingalls. It will be held July 10th through July 12th in Biloxi, MS. In fact, InterConnect Wiring’s • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Trade Shows
Who is ILN and What is Their Specialty?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on June 19, 2017
Founded in 1989 and based out of southern California, ILN Technologies, Inc. is one of InterConnect Wiring’s exclusive distributors. ILN is ISO 9001 Certified, a Member of the Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA), and an FAA AC 00-56A accredited company. ILN supplies new manufactured parts and components by subcontracting to qualified manufacturers like InterConnect Wiring. ILN • Read More >>
Who is DTE and What is Their Specialty?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on June 5, 2017
Defense Technology Equipment Inc. (DTE) is a highly specialized logistic military procurement company based out of the US since 1989. This company is known for providing technical and Aircraft On the Ground (AOG) support. DTE is committed to delivering top-notch service and care in a short period of time. DTE is able to operate under • Read More >>
What are F-16 Fuel Cell Wiring Harnesses and Why Replace Them?
Posted by John Ashour on May 29, 2017
Jet fuel is stored in five locations in an F-16 including: (1) the wings, (2) a large fuel bladder located behind the cockpit, (3) gas tanks on the wings and/or center fuselage, (4) Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFT’s) and (5) the aft fuselage that surrounds the engine. The aft fuselage that surrounds the engine is also • Read More >>
