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. … Continue reading “Fall Series Reboot: Why Are Wiring Harnesses Sometimes Called “Looms”?”
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
John Ashour of InterConnect Wiring: A Trailblazer Amongst Fort Worth’s Most Influential
Posted by InterConnect on June 27, 2023
Fort Worth, Texas is renowned for its vibrant business community and innovative leaders. From Lockheed Martin to Bell to BAE, Fort Worth is home to a plethora of prestigious aerospace companies. But in the heart of this thriving city lies InterConnect Wiring, a premier aerospace company that manufactures electrical wiring harnesses for aircraft. Today, … Continue reading “John Ashour of InterConnect Wiring: A Trailblazer Amongst Fort Worth’s Most Influential”
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Awards, Blog, Boeing, Community, Company Culture, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, F-16 Distributor, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Harness Assembly, InterConnect Wiring, Press Release, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness Design, 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 … Continue reading “Fort Worth Mayor Celebrates InterConnect Wiring’s 30th Anniversary in Honor of Their Contributions to Aerospace”
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 … Continue reading “VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness Part II: Flat Connector Clocking & String Tying Hardware”
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 … Continue reading “VLOG: How is a Wafer Connector Different from a Circular Connector?”
How Does an F-16 Electrical Harness or Cockpit Panel Get its Part Number?
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on August 23, 2022
“H Sixteen D W Twenty-Six Oh Two Dash Two Fourteen” was one of the first things I heard in a meeting when I started working at InterConnect Wiring. Wow! That engineer just rattled that off like it was their first-born child’s name, I thought to myself. I can’t wait to learn what that means and … Continue reading “How Does an F-16 Electrical Harness or Cockpit Panel Get its Part Number?”
Topics: Aerospace, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Certification, Cockpit Panels, Distributors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, Engineering Design, F-16, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, InterConnect Wiring, Lockheed Martin, Rewire, STEM, Support, System Diagram, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harnesses
TOP 4 3RD QUARTER 2022 AEROSPACE TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on June 28, 2022
It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through the year. It has just been flying by. InterConnect will be flying far and wide over the course of the next quarter, and we hope to see your smiling faces as well at these conferences! FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW JULY 18 – JULY … Continue reading “TOP 4 3RD QUARTER 2022 AEROSPACE TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!”
Topics: AeroExpo, Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aerospace Vehicle, air force, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Civil Aviation, Commercial Aviation, Conference, Cyber Security, Defense Aviation, Distributors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, F-16, F-16 Distributor, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, F-16 TCG, F-16 TCG WWR, MRO, Rewire, STEM, Technology, Trade Shows, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harnesses
VLOG: How to Pack an F-16 Wiring Harness
Posted by Malich Quijas on May 17, 2022
Hi. My name is Malich and I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at why we package a harness and why it’s important, as well as show you what the finished product looks like. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring How … Continue reading “VLOG: How to Pack an F-16 Wiring Harness”
Five (5) Nicknames of Aircraft Wiring Harness Parts
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on April 5, 2022
In Aerospace & Defense we use a ton of acronyms and long part numbers to describe processes and parts. It can be quite a bit to keep up with! So, in some cases engineers, assemblers, or inspectors come up with nicknames to describe certain parts. Here are 5 of the most common nicknames we use … Continue reading “Five (5) Nicknames of Aircraft Wiring Harness Parts”
VLOG: How to Clock a Connector on an F-16 Wiring Harness
Posted by Malich Quijas on March 22, 2022
Hi, my name is Malich Quijas. I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring. where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at how to clock a connector on an F-16 harness. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Clocking a Connector Now we’ll quickly demonstrate to you how … Continue reading “VLOG: How to Clock a Connector on an F-16 Wiring Harness”