Custom Wire Solutions: UH-60 Blackhawk, AH-1 Viper & IOMAX Archangel
Posted by Steve Floyd on April 15, 2025
Hello! I’m Steve Floyd – Program Manager at InterConnect Wiring where Connections Matter. I’d like to welcome you back today where we are diving into some of our most exciting custom wiring solutions for military aircraft. From helicopters to fixed-wing aircraft, InterConnect has delivered innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of our customers. • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, AH-1Z Demonstrator, Aircraft Rewiring, Aviation Procurement Systems, Defense Aviation, Distributors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, Engineering Design, Harness Assembly, InterConnect Wiring, IOMAX - Archangel, Manufacturing, Military Aircraft Rewire Decision, MRO, Quality, Rewire, Science, Specification, STEM, Technology, Testing, UH-60, VLOG, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
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
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
What Is JSWAG?
Posted by Steve Floyd on February 4, 2025
At InterConnect Wiring, we are committed to ensuring the highest standards in EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System), particularly for military aircraft like the F-16, F-22 and vertical lift platforms like the UH-1 and AH-1 helos. One of the most influential groups in the EWIS community is JSWAG (Joint Services Wiring Action Group). But what • Read More >>
Topics: Aero Precision, Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Defense Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, EWIS, F-16, F-22, Harness Assembly, InterConnect Wiring, JSWAG, Manufacturing, Military Aircraft Rewire Decision, Military Connector, Military Kits, NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1, Science, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harnesses
InterConnect Wiring’s Role in Fortifying America’s Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain
Posted by Clare McGarrey on May 7, 2024
In a recent gathering hosted by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) at Elbit Systems of America in Fort Worth, Texas, InterConnect Wiring stood as a vital participant among industry leaders. The roundtable, attended by C-suite representatives from over 20 member companies, including InterConnect Wiring, Textron, GKN Aerospace, and Panasonic Avionics Corporation, served as a pivotal • Read More >>
VLOG – Are All Wiring Harnesses Made Using the Same Military Specification?
Posted by Malich Quijas on September 19, 2023
Hi. My name is Malich and I’m the Planning Manager at InterConnect Wiring where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at if all wiring harnesses are made using the same military specifications or not. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING Are All Wiring Harnesses Made Using the Same • Read More >>
What Does It Mean to be a Lockheed Martin Licensee?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 17, 2019
In 2002, Lockheed Martin approached InterConnect about becoming a licensee for F-16 electrical products. Some F-16 electrical products include: (1) electrical wiring harnesses, (2) cockpit panels, (3) relay panels, (4) circuit breaker or power panels, (5) multiplex (mux) panels, and (6) cockpit fairing assemblies. Lockheed wanted InterConnect to support their customers by providing quick • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Vehicle, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Certification, Civil Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, F-16, F-16 Catalog, F-16 Distributor, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, F-16 TCG, F-16 TCG WWR, Laser Wire Marking, Lockheed Martin, Military Aircraft Rewire Decision, Regulation, Technology, Wiring
Aircraft Plugs and Receptacle Connectors Are Just Like Legos – Here’s Why
Posted by Clare McGarrey on April 9, 2019
As I was helping my son put together the huge Harry Potter Lego Set he saved up for with his chores and gift money, I focused in on the details of two particular Legos. Unless you have been living on a different planet, you know that Legos fit together with “male” and “female” pieces. This • Read More >>
When Should A Military Aircraft Be Rewired?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on February 10, 2014
A common question that military users and maintainers of aged aircraft ask is “when should their aircraft be rewired”? This is a very good question. Is it based on the number of flight hours or is it the number of years since it left the production line? Actually, there are additional and more important factors • Read More >>