Future-Proofing Aircraft Wiring Systems: How InterConnect Wiring Keeps Legendary Fighters Mission-Ready
Posted by InterConnect on June 17, 2025
In the high-stakes world of military aviation, one principle remains constant – reliability. And that reliability begins where you least expect it: deep inside the nervous system of an aircraft – its electrical wiring system. Hey everyone, welcome back to InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. I’m Steve Floyd, Program Manager, and today we’re diving into • Read More >>
Topics: Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, F-15, F-16
InterConnect Wiring Powering the Global Aviation Community (Even Antarctica)
Posted by Steve Floyd on May 13, 2025
At InterConnect Wiring, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality electrical products to our customers around the world. Seriously, we are everywhere! Even Antarctica! Our mission has always been clear—support the warfighter by providing the best electrical solutions that keep military aircraft mission-ready, anytime and anywhere. With decades of experience designing and manufacturing complex • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, C-130, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, EWIS, F-15, F-16, F-22, Ground Support Equipment
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 >>
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Top 4 Reasons JSWAG is Important for EWIS
Posted by Steve Floyd on March 4, 2025
At InterConnect Wiring, we are committed to ensuring the highest standards in EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems), particularly for military aircraft such as the F-16, F-22 and Vertical Lift Platforms like the UH-1 and AH-1 Helos. In our previous article What Is JSWAG? – InterConnect Wiring we wrote about What JSWAG is. Today, we • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, air force, Aircraft Rewiring, Army, Blog, C-130, Cockpit Panels, Defense Aviation, Distributors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, EWIS, F-15, F-16, F-22, Harness Braid Stops, InterConnect Wiring, Manufacturing, Military Aircraft Rewire Decision, MRO, Power By Wire, Quality, Rewire, Safety, Science, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness
The Final Touch: How do you “Dress-Out” an Aerospace Wiring Harness?
Posted by Steve Floyd on January 21, 2025
At InterConnect Wiring, attention to detail is critical in every stage of aircraft wiring harness production, and this commitment extends all the way to the final step: “dressing-out” or “closing-out” the harness. Once a wiring harness has completed in-process inspections and passed final electrical testing, it begins the final process to ensure compliance with • Read More >>
Topics: Aero Precision, Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Defense Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, F-15, F-16, F-22, Harness Assembly, Heat Shrinking, InterConnect Wiring, Machine, Manufacturing, MRO, Panels, Power By Wire, Purpose, Quality, Relay Panel, Rewire, Safety, Shrink Tubing, Specification, STEM, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Specification, 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
Fort Worth Mayor Celebrates InterConnect Wiring’s 30th Anniversary in Honor of Their Contributions to Aerospace
Posted by InterConnect on May 1, 2023
As the aerospace industry continues to evolve, it is important to recognize the companies that have been instrumental in shaping it. InterConnect Wiring, a Fort Worth based business that specializes in manufacturing wiring harnesses for fighter aircraft, is one such company. This year, InterConnect Wiring celebrates its 30th anniversary, and to commemorate this milestone, Fort • Read More >>
InterConnect Wiring Announces New Sheet Metal Shop
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on September 20, 2022
Announcement! During last week’s 2022 F-16 TCG WWR InterConnect Wiring announced the opening of our new sheet metal shop. InterConnect’s Vice President, Clare McGarrey, made the announcement during the briefings Monday morning September 12th. While this is a change for InterConnect Wiring it is one that complements our electrical products for the F-16, F-15, C-130 • Read More >>
The 5 Most Tedious Parts of Harness Assembly
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on February 8, 2022
Tedious does not mean bad. Tedious means that a certain job takes just a bit more dedication. While these tasks take a bit more effort, they are very critical to making a successful wiring harness. Without further ado, here are “The 5 Most Tedious Parts of Harness Assembly.” 1. Making the HAD A • Read More >>