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
Get Wired: Ready for Conference Season with New T-Shirts!
Posted by Clare McGarrey on September 17, 2024
At InterConnect Wiring, we believe in giving back to our community, and one of the ways we do that is by handing out our special t-shirts each year. Whether you’re a customer, a partner, or a proud member of our team, you’ve probably seen or worn one of these shirts. We’re thrilled to share • Read More >>
Marking Shrink Tubing for UH-60 Black Hawk Wiring Harnesses
Posted by Clare McGarrey on July 16, 2024
At InterConnect Wiring, we pride ourselves on transparency and quality in our manufacturing processes. The video below showcases the steps we take to mark shrink tubing for UH-60 Black Hawk wiring harnesses. Here’s a detailed look at our procedure: 1. Preparation Materials and Cleanliness: We start by ensuring all materials, including shrink tubing • Read More >>
What is a CNC Router and how is it used?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on April 18, 2024
Hi. My name is Malich, Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at a Computer Numerical Control Router and what it does for C-130 sheet metal parts. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING What is a CNC Router and How is it • Read More >>
WHAT IS A COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE AND HOW IS IT USED?
Posted by Malich Quijas on March 19, 2024
Hi. My name is Malich, Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring – where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at our CMM – or “coordinate measuring machine” and what it does for our F-16 panels. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING WHAT IS A COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE AND • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, CMMC, F-16, How Built, InterConnect Wiring, Machine, Manufacturing, MRO, Panels, Purpose, Quality, Science, Sheet Metal, Specification, Technology, VLOG
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 III – Required Tubing Under Contacts & Horseshoe Backshell String Ties
Posted by Malich Quijas on January 17, 2023
Hi! My name is Malich and I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at the required tubing underneath contacts and string-tying a water faucet backshell. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Required Tubing Under Contacts & Water Faucet Backshell String • 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 >>
