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Don’t Let Lead Time Hurt Your Performance

Corrie Hartline on July 19, 2018

With current factory lead times on fluoropolymer cables reaching concerning levels, delivery performance is at risk more than ever. During these critical times, your customers count on you to protect them from line-down and stock-out situations.

Whitmor/Wirenetics is QPL approved to manufacture over 50,000 different constructions of M27500 cable in accordance with NEMA WC27500-2015.

Our standard lead times for M27500 cables are currently less than half of most fluoropolymer cable manufacturers. In today’s metric-driven market, when it comes to On-Time Delivery, you simply cannot afford to disappoint your customers. The long-term consequences of late deliveries can be substantial with the vast majority of programs choosing suppliers based on performance.

In addition to our reduced standard lead times, our forgiving 100 ft minimum on custom cables allows you to get what you need without the excess inventory & spend that comes with typical factory minimums.

And with our ultra-fast Premium Expedite option, time is always on your side.

Contact your account representative today for faster options on your M27500 and other fluoropolymer cable needs.

Are you getting Genuine products from your supplier?

Corrie Hartline on July 10, 2018

Know Your Supplier

In today’s Mil-Aero market, one of the most critical challenges the industry faces is the risk of counterfeit or inferior substitute products infiltrating the supply chain. This risk increases substantially during times of severe supply constraints, such as the difficulties we see currently unfolding in the fluoropolymer market as well as increased manufacturer capacity limitations due to unprecedented demand.

Further complicating this issue, some suppliers are trying to hide the fact they are providing inferior substitutes by insinuating a product will still meet the same Mil-Spec construction and performance standards, despite the fact they cannot certify it to the required specification. This is in fact a false pretense, and typically the supplier lacks the internal testing ability required to even make such a claim.

You can protect your business and your customers from this predatory practice by requiring QPL certified products from your suppliers. These products have met the qualification requirements set forth in the applicable specification, including appropriate product identification, tests or qualification references.

The Choice is Simple

Whitmore/Wirenetics always provides certified QPL Mil-Aero products to our customers and partners around the globe. We’re also a QPL approved manufacturer of over 50,000 different constructions of M27500 cable in accordance with NEMA WC27500-2015.

When you buy from us, you’re not only getting world-class customer service, you’re getting the peace of mind that comes from knowing your supplier does the right thing – on every order, every time.

UAVs and SPACE WIRE – The Future of Unmanned Technology

Corrie Hartline on May 7, 2018

Recent estimates predict global militaries will spend $70 billion on drones by 2020. According to the FAA, in the next two years, the number of drones flying over America will nearly triple from the current 2.5 million to a staggering 7 million.

With the rapid expansion of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in both defense and commercial applications, the demand for smaller & lighter materials that can provide significant weight savings without sacrificing performance has become a top priority.

SPACE WIRE® Super Lightweight Wire & Cable

Engineered to consistently deliver outstanding results in the harshest environments, SPACE WIRE® provides cutting-edge performance for even the most demanding applications. Offering significant reductions in size and weight with superior conductivity, it’s the perfect fit for small spaces with big ambitions.

With a growing line of Super Lightweight Wire & Cable products, our SPACE WIRE® engineers continue to develop innovative solutions for unique applications. Contact us today for more information or application engineering assistance: 1-800-822-WIRE

Whitmor/Wirenetics Receives Retention of Qualification under WC27500-2015

Corrie Hartline on March 13, 2018

The NEMA WC27500 specification describes both shielded and unshielded cable constructions for avionics, aerospace, and airframe applications. With our vast array of military QPL approvals retained under WC27500-2015, our flexibility allows us to offer a wide range of choices for our customers, surpassing nearly all cable suppliers in the industry with this QPL.

In addition to our unmatched in-house ability to produce the optimal design for nearly any application, our 100 ft minimum on custom cables allows you to get what you need without the excess inventory & spend that comes with typical factory minimums. And with our unique Premium Expedite™ option, time is always on your side.

Our customers remain our #1 priority, and Whitmor/Wirenetics will continue to strive for the excellence our customers have come to expect.

1-800-822-WIRE
Sales.Electronics@US.FDHAero.com

Partner Product Spotlight: SumiMark® IV Marking System

Corrie Hartline on February 9, 2018

We’re pleased to offer our customers the SumiMark® IV Thermal Transfer Marking System – which sets the industry standard as the most cost effective, versatile, easy-to-use and reliable marking system available. The SumiMark® IV is designed to create high quality marks on SumiMark® continuous and Sumitag™ formatted heat shrinkable tubing, plus a variety of other specialty products.

System Capabilities

•Prints on a wide variety of SumiMark® continuous spools and Sumitag™ formatted products ranging in diameters from 1/16” to 2” with expansion ratios of 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1 and a variety of colors
•Produces full or scored cut lengths ranging from 0.25” to 4” – in increments of 0.01”
•Prints high quality marks on round or flattened SumiMark® and Sumitag™ Heat Shrinkable Products, plus Cable Labels and Panel Labels
•Prints free-form serialized, graphics, logos, and barcodes
•300 dpi print head produces superior quality marks
•All marks meet the highest quality standards per SAE-AS5942 for print adherence

SumiMark® Heat Shrinkable Tubing Products

Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of SumiMark® continuous heat shrinkable tubing products which are perfect for applications whereby flexibility and cost savings are needed.

Tubing is supplied on continuous spools and is cut by the SUMIMARK® Marking System, allowing you to create the exact length of marker you want without waste. There is minimal longitudinal change after shrinking, so your marks will not become distorted when installed.

Our highly trained specialists are standing by to walk you through the available product choices & help you find the solution that fits your needs.

Contact FDH Electronics for more information:

1-800-822-WIRE
Sales.Electronics@US.FDHAero.com

Value Added Services from Whitmor/Wirenetics

Corrie Hartline on January 18, 2018

In addition to our custom cable manufacturing capabilities, Whitmor/Wirenetics (now FDH Electronics) offers a wide array of value-added services to our customers. With state-of-the-art equipment designed to exceed today’s stringent requirements, we can help you provide your customers with the products they need while reducing your cost and lead time.

– Wire & Cable striping
– Surface Etching
– Twisting/Cabling
– Assemblies/Kitting
– Laser Marking
– Hot Stamping
– Tubing and Sleeve Marking
– Cut & Strip
– Custom VMI Solutions
– New Product Design & Engineering

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Chances are, we can do it! Contact us today for more information: Sales.Electronics@US.FDHAero.com

Your #1 Source For PTFE Wire & Cable

Corrie Hartline on January 11, 2018

With our robust inventory of PTFE hook-up wire & cable, Whitmor/Wirenetics (now FDH Electronics) is the go-to source for your Mil-Spec and Aerospace requirements. From M16878/NEMA HP-3 & M22759 hook-up wire to M27500 cables, you can find all of the PTFE products you need with the excellent customer service you’ve come to expect. We also offer value-added services such as surface etching, striping, laser marking, and cut & strip for your specific program needs.

In addition to our off-the-shelf products, we have the unique ability to manufacture custom PTFE solutions for your complex cable requirements without imposing the excessive factory minimums you get from other suppliers. We offer runs as small as 100 ft, and with our Premium Expedite option, you can get what you need without the wait.

Looking for engineering help or a custom design for your application? Our engineers are standing by to tackle the tough issues so you can focus on what matters to you – providing top quality products to your customers that will perform beyond their expectations.

Did you know?

PTFE, also known by the DuPont trade name Teflon®, was accidentally discovered in 1938 by a scientist named Roy Plunkett in an attempt to create a new form of Freon refrigerant by reacting hydrochloric acid with a little known compound called tetrafluoroethylene (TFE). Plunkett discovered that instead of producing the desired gas, the TFE had polymerized into a white, flaky powder. Initially, the value of this substance wasn’t clear to Plunkett, however it came to use in World War II during the development of the Atomic Bomb. Making the bomb required scientists to handle large amounts of the caustic and toxic substance uranium hexafluoride, and PTFE-coated gaskets and liners were able to resist it’s extreme corrosive action. PTFE is inert to virtually all chemicals, and is considered one of the most slippery materials in existence. These properties have made it one of the most valuable and versatile technologies ever invented, contributing to significant advancements in areas such as aerospace, communications, electronics, industrial processes and architecture.

Today, the majority of PTFE (roughly 50% of all production) is used for aerospace and other high-performance electrical wiring applications. The superior dielectric properties of PTFE makes it an ideal insulator for wire & cable used in connector assemblies as well as printed circuit boards operating at microwave frequencies.

Whitmor/Wirenetics – SPACE LT® and SPACE LT® Super Composite Wire

Corrie Hartline on December 7, 2017

When weight and performance are the driving forces behind your wire and cable requirements, our Space LT® Super Lightweight Wire and Space LT® Super Composite Wire give you the edge you need to stay ahead of the competition. Not only are they smaller and lighter, they offer high-temperature capabilities and superior conductivity of signal transfer from the connector to the wire itself.

With our Space LT® Super Lightweight Wire and Space LT® Super Composite Wire, you can significantly reduce the size and weight of your harnesses without sacrificing performance. You can rely on Whitmor/Wirenetics’ reputation for innovation and quality – our products have been meeting the stringent requirements of the aerospace and satellite industries for more than half a century.

WEIGHT SAVINGS – Mil-spec vs. Space LT® Super Lightweight Wire
Part Number	Max Weight (lbs/1,000ft)	Weight Savings	Nom. Diameter (inches)	Space Savings
M22759/33-30 SW8000C95-30	0.66 0.54	18%	0.024 0.020	17%
M22759/33-28 SW8000SPA-28	0.91 0.81	11%	0.027 0.022	18%
M22759/33-26 SW8000SPA-26	1.40 1.23	12%	0.032 0.027	15%
M22759/33-24 SW8000SPA-24	2.00 1.80	10%	0.037 0.032	14%
M22759/44-22 SW8000SPC-22	2.90 2.70	7%	0.043 0.039	9%
M22759/44-20 SW8000SPC-20	4.40 4.27	3%	0.050 0.048	4%


Space LT® Super Lightweight Wire vs. Space LT® Super Composite Wire
Part Number	Max Weight (lbs/1,000 ft)	Weight Savings	Nom. Diameter (inches)
SW8000SPA-26 SW9500SPC4-26-6	1.23 0.82	33%	0.027
SW8000SPA-24 SW9500SPC4-24-4	1.80 1.21	32%	0.032

Contact Sales.Electronics@US.FDHAero.com for more information.

Audible Passion

Corrie Hartline on November 28, 2017

Whitmor/Wirenetics is a leading provider of high-performance wire, cable, and tubing products. We have served the military, aerospace, and satellite industries for over 50 years. With our proven experience we found a niche in an industry that needed to be filled; dedication to offering our products and services for guitar and other musical instruments.

As musicians, we really are a picky bunch, but for good reason. After all, our audiences will not sit through a shoddy performance, so why should we use shoddy gear? We choose gear that can withstand the rigors of stage use and abuse, but we also choose gear which allows us to best express our artistic vision; gear which is built by skilled artisans who know their craft well.

Audible Passion?

MAGNE-TONE plain enamel magnet wire for guitar pickups We really do share your passion for musical instruments – the electric guitar, electric bass, the tube (valve) amplifier – all tools which help us translate our innermost emotions into an audible, tangible reality.

We can know by the very composition of a cable or by the type of enamel in magnet wire which musical tone we should expect. It’s not all that difficult, really. For example, a pickup winder knows which type of magnet wire belongs in each variety of pickup; by using Plain Enamel magnet wire in PAF-style pickups to Heavy Formvar in 1950’s single coils, a certain musical tone is produced, which then achieves the desired end result.

Whether it is the magnet wire used to wind guitar pickup coils to vintage cloth “pushback” wire that connects the pickups to the various components, or even the cable that connects the guitar to the amplifier — including the heat shrink tubing that protects the plug housing — we want to bring American-made high quality components to an industry that shares our passion: the pursuit of excellent musical tone.

Product Spotlight: ELECTRI-TONE® Guitar Wire and Cable

Corrie Hartline on November 22, 2017

From vintage cotton braided “pushback” wire used in guitars and tube amplifiers to multi-conductor lead cable to heat shrink tubing and MAGNE-TONE® magnet wire for guitar pickups, our new ELECTRI-TONE® line of vintage and contemporary electric guitar wiring and tube amplifier wire products are sure to meet or exceed OEM performance and appearance, available in large or small quantities and priced right for large manufacturing facilities or for boutique builders.

As an award-winning manufacturer and distributor of aerospace wire and cable products for over 50 years, Whitmor / Wirenetics has expanded the product offerings to include wire and cable products designed specifically for builders of electric guitars, tube (valve) amplifiers and other electric instruments that will meet and exceed manufacturers’ and boutique guitar and amplifier builders’ expectations.

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