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
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 • Read More >>
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 • Read More >>
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 – Inspecting a Wiring Harness: Part 4 – Shrinking Reference Designators & Braiding Over Special Convoluted Tubing
Posted by Malich Quijas on February 21, 2023
Hi, my name is Malich and I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at shrinking reference designators as well as braiding over convoluted tubing. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Shrinking Reference Designators & Braiding Over Special Convoluted Tubing • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Braiding, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, HAD, InterConnect Wiring, Manufacturing, Reference Designator, Safety, Shrink Tubing, Technology, VLOG, Wire, Wire Identification, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
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 >>
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 • Read More >>
What are Filler Plugs and Dog Bones? Why Do We Use Them?
Posted by Malich Quijas on September 6, 2022
Hi! My name is Malich Quijas, Training Manager for InterConnect Wiring where Connections Matter. Today we are going to be learning about Filler Plugs and why they are an important part of the F-16 Wiring Harnesses. Previously we had a VLOG where Steve taught you how to crimp a contact and how that was • Read More >>
VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness, Part 1: Solder Sleeves & Connector Grommets
Posted by Malich Quijas on April 19, 2022
Hi! My name is Malich and I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at the steps our inspectors take to inspect a ground support wiring harness. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring How To Inspect A Ground Support Wiring Harness • Read More >>
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 • Read More >>
