Interconnect Systems is a major supplier of interconnect products as used on civil airlines, next generation fighter aircraft, main battle tanks and radio communication systems. Their expertise is in the design and manufacture of high reliability interconnect cable harmess systems and components.

Interconnect Systems have supported the Australian Aerospace and Defence market for over 20 years, and have worked on a variety of projects. The company’s head office is located in Balgowlah (in northern Sydney) with offices also located in Melbourne and London.

The company specialises in:

1. the design and manufacture of military cable harness systems and aerospace looms
2. the sales, calibration, and repair of aircraft test equipment (1553 data bus, fuel systems, digital avionics)
3. stocking and distribution of interconnect components, military wire, cable, connectors, backshells, heat shrink components, and
4. aircraft Laser wire marking plus airframe and avionics components.

Their specialised Cable Harness Design software generates a line drawing, parts list, wire list and schematic diagram in, stand alone .DXF or .DWG formats. This includes specification rationalisation to wire, jacket, back shell and connector suitability.

Interconnect Systems also offer total solutions for the testing of Aircraft, Mil-Std 1553 Databus,  Fuel Systems, Filter Test Sets for EMC Compliance, and Digital Avionics ARINC 429 Protocol testers, representing Ultra BCF Ltd from the UK.

Their Ultra BCF test equipment is approved for many of the world’s military aircraft platforms including C130J, FA-18, Hawk, F16,Eurocopter, Airbus and Boeing. Interconnect Systems' Sydney office also offers Ultra BCF Approved test, repair, and calibration services for total through life support.

They also support other markets including mining, offshore oil, rail and medical. Philip Shelley, Managing Director Interconnect Systems says, “What makes us special is our engineering expertise and competence in electrical interconnect technologies and design. Our broad “end to end” solutions and experience is very unique in Australia and therefore makes us a valuable asset to our chosen markets”.

And this ‘”end to end” experience has been put to valuable use with the company being involved in a range of Defence projects including the Bushranger, LAND 19 Power Distribution System, Raven, Wagtail, M113 Upgrade and the Collins Weapons System Upgrade.

“The breadth of expertise Australian SMEs have, and their ability to react quickly to requirements, is an important characteristic. As second tier contractors to Defence, we support primes with our own unique skills which allows them to focus on their core capabilities,” said Mr Shelley. “Prime contractors teamed with competent SME’s, is an excellent business model for Defence to get quality, on time products and systems.”

For more information visit www.interconnectsystems.com