This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) describes laser wire stripping technologies and recommendations to strip electrical single conductor wires and shielded cables intended for aerospace applications. These recommendations include: Laser types for wire stripping Laser stripping system configuration Quality assurance Tool qualification Tool inspection User health and safety
This SAE Aerospace Information Report provides additional information and background in regard to the dimensional life of a heat-shrinkable sleeve. The term dimensional life is newly introduced in AS23053 to relate to the dimensional stability instead of the material stability often associated or referred to as the “shelf life.” When the material exceeds such shelf life, it becomes harmful or non-functional.
This ARP specifies the recommended methods of handling silver coated conductors and shield, by the conductor fabricator, wireinsulator, distributors, harness or assembly houses, and OEM’s. Red Plague mitigation depends upon each link in the chain of supply handling the wire and cable properly.