Military Aircraft Wiring Harnesses: Challenges & Solutions
Posted by Steve Floyd on March 18, 2025
At InterConnect Wiring, we know that military aircraft wiring harnesses are much more than bundles of wire—they’re the nervous system of some of the most advanced jets in the world, including the F-16, F-22, and F-15. But as reliable as these systems are, they don’t come without their fair share of challenges. In this • Read More >>
Topics: Aero Precision, Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aerospace Vehicle, Aircraft Rewiring, Cockpit Panels, Connectors, Defense Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, Engineering Design, F-15, F-16, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Harness Assembly, Heat Shrinking, How Built, Insulated Wire, InterConnect Wiring, Kapton, Kapton vs TKT, Kapton Wire, Laser markable MIL Spec Wire, Laser Wire Marking, Machine, Manufacturing, MIL-W-5088, Military Aircraft Rewire Decision, MRO, Quality, Regulation, Repair, Rewire, Science, Specification, STEM, System Diagram, Technology, Testing, VLOG, Wire, Wire Identification, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design
The Art of Harnessing Excellence
Posted by Steve Floyd on December 17, 2024
The aerospace industry demands precision, reliability, and innovation, especially when working on critical platforms. At InterConnect Wiring, we specialize in wiring harnesses that empower military aircraft to perform flawlessly in high-stakes scenarios. In this blog, we’re diving into the intricate design and manufacturing process of aircraft wiring harnesses—a topic we explored in depth in one • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Army, Blog, Connectors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Harness Assembly, Helicopter Wiring, How Built, Insulated Wire, InterConnect Wiring, Leading Edge Wing Wiring Harnesses, Loose Wiring Assemblies, Manufacturing, MRO, Power By Wire, Purpose, Quality, Regulation, Repair and Overhaul, Rewire, Safety, Science, Specification, STEM, System Diagram, Technology, Wire, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
The Heartbeat of Aerospace: Wiring Harnesses that Power the Sky
Posted by Clare McGarrey on August 20, 2024
In the world of aerospace engineering, precision and reliability are paramount. Every component plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and functionality of the aircraft that connect and defend our world. One such component, often overlooked but absolutely essential, is the wiring harness. At InterConnect Wiring, we understand that every wire, connector, and • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Connectors, Defense Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, Engineering Design, F-16, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, InterConnect Wiring, Manufacturing, Plug, Quality, Regulation, Safety, Science, Standard, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harnesses
Fall Series Reboot: Why Are Wiring Harnesses Sometimes Called “Looms”?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on September 28, 2023
It’s FALL y’all! After a very long, very hot summer, the excitement of Halloween and Pumpkin Spice is looming in the air. Speaking of looming, ever wondered why wiring harnesses are occasionally termed “looms”? Dive in with me! When the president of InterConnect Wiring, John Ashour, gave me this topic, I drew a blank. • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Blog, Braiding, Connectors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, F-15, F-16, F-16 Distributor, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Harness Assembly, InterConnect Wiring, Loom, Purpose, Rewire, Science, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
What is a UAV and is it the same as a UAS? Is EWIS the same?
Posted by Malich Quijas on July 18, 2023
Hi, my name is Malich. I’m the Planning & Training Manager here at InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at what a UAV is and is it the same is an UAS? And what does EWIS have to do with any of it? WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT • Read More >>
VLOG: WHAT ARE CONNECTORS MADE OF? WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Posted by Terri Weaver on May 16, 2023
I’m Terri with InterConnect Wiring – where Connections Matter. Today we’re going to be talking about connectors, what they’re made from and why it’s important. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING WHAT ARE CONNECTORS MADE OF? WHY DOES IT MATTER? In order to determine the material • Read More >>
VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness Part II: Flat Connector Clocking & String Tying Hardware
Posted by Malich Quijas on December 20, 2022
Hi, my name is Malich and I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at clocking a flat connector and string tying hardware. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING CLOCKING A FLAT CONNECTOR & STRING TYING HARDWARE So when clocking a • Read More >>
VLOG: How is a Wafer Connector Different from a Circular Connector?
Posted by Malich Quijas on October 18, 2022
Hi! My name is Malich, Training Manager for InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we’re going to be learning about wafer connectors and how they are different from circular connectors. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING WAFER CONNECTORS AND CIRCULAR CONNECTORS On an F-16 wiring harness, you’ll sometimes • Read More >>
Are All Connector Contact Cavities Used in a Wiring Harness? Are Any Left Empty?
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on March 8, 2022
Have you ever bought a 12-pack of soda? I swear this story is going somewhere. Recently, I hosted a get-together with my family where I wanted our favorite soda to be available. There was a total of 4 of us. I could have bought a 6-pack, but I knew that each of us would want • Read More >>
13 Ways To Design A Wiring Harness Poorly For Manufacturability
Posted by Jeanie Peel on August 13, 2021
In honor of this lucky Friday the 13th, we’re going to remind you of the 13 ways to design a wiring harness POORLY for manufacturability. You can trust InterConnect Wiring to avoid these mistakes and manufacture the very best wiring harnesses. Keep your luck going strong with InterConnect Wiring – where Connections Matter. At • Read More >>
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