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• The Evolution & Status of Standards for Aerospace Wiring Systems and Components...
March
April
2017
20 Years of Manufacturing
Quality Solutions for
Your Wiring Needs
By Kamran Jahangard,
Z-tronix Inc
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Z
-Tronix Inc. is proud to an-
nounce its twentieth year of
excellence as California’s
fastest growing wire harness manu-
facturer. In an era where many old
manufacturers outsource operations,
Z-Tronix has achieved two decades
of successfully manufacturing quality
American made products. The company
will commemorate the occasion with a
“20 Years of Excellence Celebration”
as a tribute to its employees for their
dedication, customers for their loyalty
and vendors for their partnership.
Z-Tronix Inc. was founded in 1997
primarily as a wire and cable distribu-
tor. Through the years, they added ad-
ditional products to the distribution
arsenal such as electrical terminals,
shrink tubing, high temp sleeving and
tie wraps.
In 2009, second generation owners,
Kamran and Amir Jahangard further
transitioned and energized the company
to include synergistic services that add
value for its customers. This empow-
ered Z-Tronix to manufacture custom
solutions for customers’ wiring needs
while adding to its world class service
capabilities.
The Evolution & Status of Standards
for Aerospace Wiring Systems and
Components…
By Dave Kelly
Daniels Manufacturing Corp
Orlando, Florida USA
(In Cooperation with SAE
International, NAVAIR, JSWAG,
DLA Land & Maritime, and Participating
Aerospace OEMs & Suppliers)
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Introduction:
The information in this article is
directed at four groups:
• Wire Harness Manufacturers
who manufacture Military/Aerospace
wire harnesses and are interested in
general information and updates on
the standards that affect the harness-
es they produce.
• OEMs and Integrators of MIL/
AERO systems who purchase wire
harnesses.
• Wire harness manufacturers
who manufacture commercial (non-
MIL/AERO) wire harnesses, but are
curious about the MIL/AERO wire
harness industry.
• Subcontractors and suppliers to
the MIL/AERO wire harness industry.
It is especially directed at OEMs
and wire harness manufacturers who
want to get involved in the standards
development/review process, and be
involved with the development, test-
ing of engineered components, and
production equipment in the MIL/
AERO wire harness industry. There
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Z-Tronix Inc. employs over 120 people and currently stands as an
ISO Certified manufacturer.
Since its inception Z-Tronix Inc. has that is both a distributor and manufac-
expanded and perfected their three syn- turer. Through higher product knowl-
ergistic divisions:
edge, Z-Tronix offers cost saving solu-
1)
Distribution of Wire, Cable tions for their customers’ wiring needs.
and Wire Harness Raw Materials.
Real-time information keeps the sup-
2)
Manufacturing of Wire Har- ply chain ahead of any possible delays
ness, Cable Assembly and Box Build involved with obsolete parts. With
Assemblies.
over 20 years of industry experience,
3)
Manufacturing North Ameri- Z-Tronix helps customers maintain
can, International and Custom Power low costs while improving production
Cords
and prototype builds. They are a tech-
As Z-Tronix’s customers grow they
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benefit by working with a company
Electrical Wire Processing
Technology Expo: Meet the
Future Feeling Empowered
D
on’t miss the 17th annual
Electrical Wire Process-
ing Technology Expo,
coming this May 10 and 11 to Mil-
waukee’s Wisconsin Center. Since
2001, the expo has grown into a com-
prehensive resource for the electrical
wire and cable processing industries.
This is the place to identify, culti-
vate, and capitalize on the emerging
technologies of tomorrow. Whether
you’re an industry supplier, a tier two
manufacturer, or a small harnessing
shop, you’ll find everything you need
to succeed at the nation’s largest ded-
icated wire processing event of the
year.
The show’s dynamic format pro-
vides endless educational and net-
working opportunities. This year’s
show is bigger than ever. With nearly
20 additional exhibitors, the show
has grown by 15 percent. Industry-
specific seminars, sponsored by Wire
& Cable Technology International,
are free with the price of admission
and will cover various helpful topics
including:
• VW-1 High Temperature Wire
for Appliance Applications
• Manufacturing Execution Sys-
tems: Your Competitive Advan-
tage!
• How Do You Inspect Your
Crimps?
• Using the Industrial Internet
of Things (IIoT) to Improve
Plant Floor Equipment & Pro-
ductivity
• Theory and Best Practices for
Automating Wire Twisting and
Taping
• Advanced Crimp Theory for
Small Wire Applications
Other educational opportunities
include two free clinic courses on
wire processing presented by Schleu-
niger, Inc.
1. Ideal for the beginner to inter-
mediate-level wire processing pro-
fessional, Wire Processing Basics will
address important wire processing
terms, differences in wire types and
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