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
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 … Continue reading “VLOG – Are All Wiring Harnesses Made Using the Same Military Specification?”
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 … Continue reading “WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HARNESSES USED IN AIRCRAFT VS SPACECRAFT?”
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
How Does InterConnect Wiring Make HADs? What Do All Those Symbols Mean?
Posted by Malich Quijas on June 20, 2023
Hi. My name is Malich and I’m the Training/Planning Manager at InterConnect Wiring – where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at how we make a HAD and what the symbols on them mean. WIRING HARNESSES – AIRCRAFT REWIRING – COCKPIT PANELS – CONSOLE WIRING HOW DO WE MAKE HADS? WHAT DO … Continue reading “How Does InterConnect Wiring Make HADs? What Do All Those Symbols Mean?”
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, HAD, Harness Assembly, InterConnect Wiring, Manufacturing, Quality, Reference Designator, Rewire, System Diagram, Technology, VLOG, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
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 … Continue reading “VLOG: WHAT ARE CONNECTORS MADE OF? WHY DOES IT MATTER?”
VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness: Part VI – Harness Braid Stops & Dust Caps
Posted by Terri Weaver on April 18, 2023
I’m Terri with InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we’re going to be talking about inspecting braid stops and dust caps. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Inspecting Harness Braid Stops & Dust Caps When inspecting the braid stops, the first thing we have to do … Continue reading “VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness: Part VI – Harness Braid Stops & Dust Caps”
VLOG – Inspecting a Wiring Harness: Part 5 – String Tying Break-Outs & Expandable Braided Sleeving
Posted by Malich Quijas on March 21, 2023
Hi. My name is Malich. I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at forming break-outs with string tie as well as expandable braided sleeving. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring String Tying Break-Outs & Expandable Braided Sleeving When referring … Continue reading “VLOG – Inspecting a Wiring Harness: Part 5 – String Tying Break-Outs & Expandable Braided Sleeving”
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 … Continue reading “VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness Part III – Required Tubing Under Contacts & Horseshoe Backshell String Ties”
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”
Five (5) More Nicknames Associated with Aircraft Wiring Harnesses
Posted by Joseph Rodriguez on October 4, 2022
Back in April 2022 we posted a Blog about Five (5) Nicknames of Aircraft Wiring Harness Parts. It was a popular Blog, and I received many phone calls talking about the various nicknames we mentioned. I even heard a different nickname for one of the parts we discussed in the first Blog (see number 2 … Continue reading “Five (5) More Nicknames Associated with Aircraft Wiring Harnesses”
