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About Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CarlisleIT)
CarlisleIT is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance wire and cable, including optical fiber, specializing in harsh environment interconnect products. The company offers extensive engineering and certification capabilities, aiming to provide end-to-end interconnect solutions with a focus on innovative product expansion.
Strategic Direction
CarlisleIT aims to be a world-class leader in high-performance interconnect products through strategic acquisitions, organic growth, and developing high-performance teams. Core values include integrity, innovation, and individual growth.
Growth and Evolution
Founded in 1940 as Tensolite Company, CarlisleIT has grown through strategic acquisitions and vertical integration, expanding its capabilities in aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Key milestones include the introduction of high-value assemblies and a global manufacturing presence.
Global Vision
The company aims to be a global interconnect provider, focusing on vertical integration and leadership in harsh environment markets, emphasizing lean manufacturing and logistics excellence.
Markets Served
CarlisleIT serves various markets, including commercial and military aerospace, medical, industrial, test and measurement, defense electronics, and space.
Product Offerings
  • Wire & Cable: Offers a range of products including airframe wire, databus cables, coaxial cables, and harsh environment cables, meeting various industry standards.
  • Fiber Optics: Provides fiber optic assemblies for aerospace and military applications, designed for harsh environments.
  • Contacts & Crimp Splices: High-reliability products for aerospace and defense applications, focusing on ease of installation and improved sealing.
  • Interconnect Products: Includes RF/microwave connectors, filter connectors, and aerospace connectors for demanding applications.
Manufacturing and Engineering Capabilities
CarlisleIT emphasizes comprehensive design and manufacturing capabilities, including custom design services, advanced machining, and in-house overmolding expertise. The Carlisle Operating System (COS) ensures best-in-class operating results.
Engineering and Certification Services
The company provides extensive engineering services, including electrical and structural design, stress analysis, and regulatory compliance, with a dedicated certification team to ensure products meet FAA and international standards.
Systems and Solutions
Offers integrated systems such as Electronic Flight Bags and EZMount® Arms for aircraft cockpits, along with aftermarket support and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) services.
Quality and Environmental Standards
All manufacturing locations are certified to AS9100, ISO9001, and UL standards, with plans for ISO 14001 certification. The COS is implemented to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Global Presence
CarlisleIT operates manufacturing and sales facilities worldwide, including locations in the United States, Mexico, China, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
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Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CarlisleIT) is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high performance wire and cable including optical fiber. We are also experts in the design and production of harsh environment interconnect products such as contacts, connectors, cable assemblies, installation kits, ARINC trays, racks and shelf assemblies. In addition to manufacturing interconnect products for multiple markets, CarlisleIT has extensive engineering and certification capabilities that range from design to fully installed FAA certified projects with DER, DAR and DMIR personnel...

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Strategic Direction Purpose »» A world class leader in the design and manufacture of high performance interconnect products. Vision »» To be known as the premier company for high performance interconnect products by achieving Best-in-Class operating results through the Carlisle Operating System (COS). Performance Promise »» Exceeding our customers’ expectations by developing innovative products that are delivered on time with superior quality and service. Strategic and Operational Priorities »» Pursue strategic acquisitions to expand product lines globally. »» Invest in organic growth opportunities...

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How We Have Grown Carlisle Interconnect Technologies began its operations in Tarrytown, New York in 1940 as Tensolite Company and started of with a reputation for producing the finest miniature insulated wire and cable in the industry. The company’s trademark was coined from the properties built into all Tensolite wire and cable products, which are high tensile strength and compact lightweight performance: Tensile + Lightweight = “Tensolite”. The first insulated wire product produced by the company was used to electrically heat the gloves and flight suits of World War II Air Force pilots. Tensolite...

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1940 Founded in Tarrytown, NY 1959 Carlisle acquires Tensolite Company 1998 Vertical integration into High Value Assemblies and RF/ Microwave Assemblies 2000 Added Test & Measurement Assembly Technology 2001 Vertical integration into RF/Microwave Connectors 2007 Added LCR Manufacturing Capability 2008 Vertical integration into IFEC Structures and Assemblies. Changed name from Tensolite to Carlisle Interconnect Technologies 2009 Extended Mil/Defense Connector Capability and further vertical integration into design, certification and build of Aerospace Subsystems 2011 Added precision Machining...

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GLOBAL INTERCONNECT PROVIDER Worldwide industry leader able to compete on a global scale Provide a broader product line and manufacturing capability to our OEM customers HARSH ENVIRONMENT LEADERSHIP The preferred supplier of interconnect products to the aerospace and other harsh environment market segments Leading edge performance to address continuous market changes LEAN MANUFACTURING CULTURE LOGISTICS AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE World class operations delivering superior quality and service VERTICAL INTEGRATION Fully integrated SAP system provides great efficiency and flexibility

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COMMERCIAL & MILITARY AEROSPACE »» Cabin Management »» EFB - Electronic Flight Bag »» NextGen Aerospace Connectivity »» IFEC - In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity »» Avionics »» Aircraft Structures »» SATCOM »» Laser/Industrial Automation »» Heavy Equipment/Heavy Vehicle »» Rail Mass Transit »» Automotive »» Alternative Energy/Storage »» Oil and Gas Exploration »» Test Bed »» Payload »» Amplifiers »» High Reliability DEFENSE ELECTRONICS TEST & MEASUREMENT »» Radars and Antennas »» Missile Defense »» Military Aerospace »» UAV/UAS »» C4ISR »» Probes and Accessories »» Oscilloscopes »» Logic...

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Wire & Cable General Purpose Airframe Wire »» BMS 13-60, EN2267 (DR), EN2714 (ML), Mil-DTL-22759 Qualified »» Standard and Seamless™ tape-wrapped composite insulation »» Tufflite® – 260° rated general purpose wire »» Seamless™ General Purpose Wire – improved resistance to scrape abrasion »» Small diameter, lightweight, arc resistant »» Temperature rating: -65°C to 260°C »» Low flame, smoke and toxicity that exceeds requirements of FAR 25.869, Appendix F Seamless™ Cables Databus Cables »» BMS 13-72, 80, 83 and S280W502 approved »» Low flame, smoke and toxicity that exceeds requirements of FAR...

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Mil Spec and Industry Standard Cables »» Built to these specifications: AS22759, MIL-DTL-81381, MIL-W81822, MIL-DTL-17, M81381, MIL-W-16878, MIL-DTL-25038, WC27500, NEMA HP-3, NEMA HP-4 and Multiple QPL’s Harsh Environment Aerospace Cables »» Firezone, SWAMP, Engine Cables – ESW, RTS, EJR and EFGLAS »» Temperature rating: -75°C to 260°C »» Excellent resistance to hydraulic fuel, petroleum and ester-based oils Industrial Bulk Cable »» Cathodic Protection Cables – Used in the protection and control of corrosion on metallic structures. The cables are used to connect sacrificial anodes and are especially...

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Fiber Optics Optical Fiber - LITEflight® Harsh Environment Fiber Optic Assembly »» BMS 13-71, ARINC 801, EN 4641 »» Tight bend radius, kink resistant »» Temperature ratings: -65°C to 125°C, 150°C or 260°C »» Standard 900µm, 1.8mm and ruggedized versions available »» Standard core sizes include 62.5µm, 50µm multi-mode and 9µm single mode »» Low flame, smoke and toxicity that exceeds requirements of FAR 25.869, Appendix F »» Aerospace and military applications »» Wide range of cable types including fiber jumpers, connectorized assemblies, highly complex breakout assemblies, long length assemblies...

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