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
Trade Shows Coming Up!
Posted by Clare McGarrey on February 6, 2017
InterConnect Wiring is attending some fun and exciting trade shows in the first quarter of 2017. In February, InterConnect Wiring will be attending the 24th Annual Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) Conference in San Antonio. The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association was established in 1993. WHMA members have banded together as an association in the spirit • Read More >>
Topics: AeroDef, Army Air Guard Transformation, Blog, HELI-EXPO, Helicopter Wiring, WHMA
Who is Arrow Dynamics and What is Their Specialty?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 30, 2017
Since 2001, Arrow Dynamics has been leading globally in a broad range of distribution and aftermarket supply support capabilities for both Defense and Civil Aviation. Their dynamic organization is a direct marketing global distributor of aerospace related material and services. They provide Logistical Supply Support of material and value-added services. With their main facility and • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Civil Aviation, Defense Aviation, F-16 Catalog, F-16 Distributor
Compilation of 2016 Blogs
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 23, 2017
In 2016 InterConnect Wiring created The Wonderful World of Wiring newsletter. This newsletter included thirty-six (36) blogs about various aspects of electrical wiring in the aerospace sector. This book is a compilation of these articles (blogs) and is written to educate the common man. The information herein is not intended for electrical engineers or PhDs; • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Connectors, Engineering Design, Panels, Quality, Quantity, Quote, Testing, Wire, Wiring Harnesses
Brand New Website
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 16, 2017
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website! Our new site is designed to make it easy for our customers to understand who we are, what we do, and the products and services we provide. We also provide valuable industry knowledge. The new website is easy to navigate and includes the following: • Read More >>
What is a Relay Panel?
Posted by Joshua Bryant on December 5, 2016
Here is a quiz. Which definition do you think applies to the aircraft electrical wiring industry when it comes to a relay? A. A supply (as of horses) arranged beforehand for successive relief. B. A race between teams in which each team member successively covers a specified portion of the course. C. An electromagnetic device for • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Panels, Relay Panel
InterConnect Wiring’s Annual Toy Drive
Posted by Lynda Fox on November 30, 2016
Tis the season! It’s time for InterConnect’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive. InterConnect has hosted a toy drive for the Como Community Center for 5 years now. A very large box is located in our main lobby at 5024 W. Vickery Blvd for anyone who would like to donate. Just bring an unwrapped toy between 8am-4pm Monday – Thursday, from • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Community, Como Community Center, Outreach, Toy Drive
What is Aircraft Ground Support Equipment?
Posted by Kevin Morris on November 21, 2016
Ground support equipment refers to the specialized tools and devices used to service military and commercial aircraft on the ground. Ground support equipment is used for routine maintenance or unscheduled repair and is critical for ensuring the various systems on the aircraft are working properly. These tools can be grouped into a couple of types • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Ground Support Equipment, Testing
InterConnect Wiring Signs Three More F-16 Distributors
Posted by Clare McGarrey on November 14, 2016
PRESS RELEASE INTERCONNECT WIRING SIGNS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS WITH THREE ADDITIONAL AEROSPACE INDUSTRY PARTNERS 14 November 2016 Fort Worth, TX To better support the F-16 international community, InterConnect Wiring signed three more distributors for their F-16 electrical products and programs: Arrow Dynamics, Aventure Aviation International, and DTE. As the Lockheed Martin Licensee for all F-16 Electrical • Read More >>
What is a MUX Panel and How are Humans Like One?
Posted by Michael Janney on November 7, 2016
Humans are great at multi-tasking. We constantly receive data from all directions and multiple sources at the same time. We receive this data through one of our five senses. We process this data and make decisions that affect the directions we are planning for the moment. Let’s say you’re on the way to a bookstore • Read More >>
