VLOG: Removing The Insulation From An F-16 Wiring Harness
Posted by Steve Floyd on May 4, 2021
Hello! My name is Steve Floyd, Shop Foreman at InterConnect Wiring. Today we’re going to be talking about how to remove and strip the insulation from an F-16 Wiring Harness. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Stripping Insulation As a top supplier for Lockheed Martin and • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering Design, F-16, F-16 Distributor, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, How Built, Lockheed Martin, Science, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
What Is An Insert Arrangement?
Posted by Eric Evans on April 20, 2021
Today we revisit one of our top blogs from 2016 that answers that curious question: what exactly is an insert arrangement? Let’s read more to find out! The highly advanced military aircraft of today that InterConnect Wiring supports, like the Lockheed Martin F-22 fighter and the Northrop Grumman B-2 bomber, contain a large amount of • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Blog, Conductor, Contact Cavity, Insert Arrangement, Lockheed Martin, Rewire, Wire, Wiring
What Are the Disadvantages of Kapton Insulated Wire?
Posted by Marc Piloian on March 23, 2021
Hello readers! Today, we will present information about the Disadvantages of Kapton Insulated Wire (tap here to read about the Advantages of Kapton insulated wire). After years of use in many different civilian and military platforms including the F-16, UH-60, AH-1, F-15, and F-18, serious safety issues began to appear. Once the Kapton wire was • Read More >>
Topics: Arc Tracking, Blog, Kapton, Kapton Wire, Manufacturing, Safety, Technology, Testing, Wire, Wiring
How Do You Laser Mark Wire for an F-16 Fighter Jet Wiring Harness?
Posted by Steve Floyd on March 9, 2021
Today InterConnect Wiring releases its first Video Blog (Vlog) to assist the aerospace and defense (A&D) community. We hope you enjoy our Vlogs and learning all there is to know about manufacturing electrical wiring harnesses, circuit breaker panels, loose wire assemblies, cockpit panels, power panels, and complete aircraft rewiring. “Hello. My name is Steve • Read More >>
Topics: Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, F-16, F-16 Electrical, How Built, Laser Wire Marking, Lockheed Martin, Safety, Science, Technology, Testing, Wire, Wiring
Winter Series: How Are Wiring Harnesses Built?
Posted by John Ashour on February 23, 2021
In the past, InterConnect Wiring released a blog entitled “Why Do Aircraft Have Wiring Harnesses?“ and another blog entitled “What is a Wiring Harness?”. Based on these two blogs a reader should know what they are and why they exist, but one aspect remains; how are they built? Today, we are revisiting one of • Read More >>
Winter Blog Series: Can a Wiring Harness Be Repaired or Overhauled?
Posted by John Ashour on January 26, 2021
We hope you’re having a great week and are staying safe and healthy out there! Today we’re revisiting one of our top blogs from 2017 that asks the ultimate question: can a wiring harness be repaired or overhauled? Let’s find out! A common question asked of InterConnect Wiring is, “Can InterConnect repair or overhaul • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Industry, Aircraft Rewiring, Backshell Disconnect, Backshells, Blog, Braiding, Connectors, Harness Assembly, Overhaul, Repair, Repair and Overhaul, Shrink Tubing, Splices, Technology, Terminals, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
Top 5 Things I’d Like to See in our Aerospace Industry in 2021
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 12, 2021
2020 was a tough year for all of us, but we’re remaining positive and hopeful that things will start to get better in 2021. Here are the top 5 things I’d like to see happen in our aerospace industry in 2021. Number One: The Return of Conferences and Trade Shows. I am so • Read More >>
What Is SAE-AS50881 and How Does It Relate to Wiring Harness Design?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 5, 2021
InterConnect’s birthday is coming up on January 12, which will be our 28th Anniversary! Over the years InterConnect has seen many different companies call-out ‘SAE-AS50881’ as the standard for manufacturing wiring harnesses. When InterConnect’s engineers and planners see this note they get a smile on their faces and chuckle because SAE-AS50881 is not a • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Blog, Defense Aviation, Engineering, Harness Assembly, Specification, Technology, Wiring
What is a Relay Panel?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 15, 2020
2020 is coming to an end and what a crazy year it’s been. I think it’s safe to say that everyone is ready to say “au revoir!” to 2020 and “hello sunshine!” to 2021. The aerospace industry took an unexpected turn for the worse this year but – it also took giant steps towards a • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Panels, Relay Panel, Science, Technology, Wire, Wiring
What is Power-By-Wire?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on November 17, 2020
The other day I heard someone say the words, “power-by-wire” and my spidey-senses perked up and I felt an insatiable tingle of curiosity inside. Side note #1: No wonder my best friend, Deborah, recently gave me a t-shirt to wear in Zoom pandemic meetings that says, “WARNING: MAY SPONTANEOUSLY TALK ABOUT AIRPLANES”. I took it • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Engineering, F-16, Flight Controls, Fly By Wire, How Built, Lockheed Martin, Power By Wire, Technology, Wire, Wiring
