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 ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HARNESSES USED IN AIRCRAFT VS SPACECRAFT?
Posted by Terri Weaver on August 15, 2023
Hi. I’m Terri, the Purchasing Supervisor at InterConnect Wiring where connections matter. Today we’re going to be talking about the differences between harnesses used on F-16s & F-22s and those used in space. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HARNESSES USED IN • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Braiding, Connectors, Defense Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, F-16, Harness Assembly, InterConnect Wiring, Manufacturing, Purpose, Quality, Rewire, Specification, STEM, Technology, VLOG, 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 >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aerospace Vehicle, Aircraft Rewiring, Backshells, Blog, Braiding, Connectors, InterConnect Wiring, Manufacturing, Reference Designator, Repair, Rewire, Safety, Science, Support, Technology, Testing, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
What is Connector Clocking and Why is it Important in Wiring Harness Design?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on June 15, 2021
It’s nice to get back into the public as we are closer to being on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just last Thursday I attended my first on-site conference since the December 2019 AIA Board of Governors with my friend Eric Fanning. At last week’s conference in Grapevine, I was asked, “Are you • Read More >>
Winter Blog Series: Can a Wiring Harness Be Repaired or Overhauled?
Posted by John Ashour on January 26, 2021
We hope you’re having a great week and are staying safe and healthy out there! Today we’re revisiting one of our top blogs from 2017 that asks the ultimate question: can a wiring harness be repaired or overhauled? Let’s find out! A common question asked of InterConnect Wiring is, “Can InterConnect repair or overhaul • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Backshell Disconnect, Backshells, Blog, Braiding, Connectors, Harness Assembly, Overhaul, Repair, Repair and Overhaul, Shrink Tubing, Splices, Technology, Terminals, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
