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 >>
What is Falcon Wire?
Posted by John Ashour on March 13, 2017
Many people in the F-16 community have heard of two of the largest F-16 structural update programs, (1) Falcon Up and (2) Falcon Star. These programs were designed by Lockheed Martin to extend the service life of F-16s. Back in 2005, InterConnect Wiring asked about increasing the service life for F-16 wiring. There was no • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Falcon Wire, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
Which Aircraft Have Kapton Insulated Wire?
Posted by Angella Martin on March 6, 2017
Don’t you hate it when the news or a TV program says; “Coming up next…” and then you have to wait another 30 minutes to see what you have been waiting to see from that teaser? Well, we are not going tease you like that today. Instead, we are going to give you the answer • Read More >>
Who is Aero Precision and What is Their Specialty?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on February 27, 2017
For years Aero Precision has been a worldwide supplier of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) systems and aftermarket aircraft spares. Aero Precision is ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120 quality certified. Aero Precision’s business model is centered on product support using strictly OEM parts. Aero Precision possesses a proven ability to present parts and services to the international • Read More >>
Topics: Aero Precision, Blog, Distributors, F-16 Catalog, F-16 Distributor, Wiring
When Is A Total Rewire Needed?
Posted by John Ashour on February 20, 2017
When is a total aircraft rewire needed? Let’s take a step back and ask a more common question that military users and maintainers of aged aircraft ask: “When should any aircraft rewire program be considered?” Here are 5 Main Factors to contemplate when deciding to rewire a military or commercial aircraft. They are listed in • Read More >>
Topics: Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Harness Assembly, Rewire, Wire, Wiring
InterConnect Wiring Annual Blood Drive
Posted by Clare McGarrey on February 16, 2017
InterConnect Wiring held a Blood Drive on February 16, 2017 from 9am to 1pm. InterConnect Wiring and Carter BloodCare often work together to put on blood drives to help save lives in the community. This specific drive could easily save 48 lives in the community! Carter BloodCare wrote to InterConnect stating: “Our team would like to extend • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Blood Drive, Community, Outreach
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
