Customer First. Right From The Start.
With an exceptional focus on the needs of our customers, CarlisleIT designs, builds, tests, certifies and delivers comprehensive, high-performance interconnect solutions created to elevate the performance of your business.
We partner with customers in Aerospace, Military, Space, Test and Measurement, Industrial and Medical Technology markets, providing virtually limitless solutions including unique cable configurations, custom high-frequency connectors, complete cable assemblies of any complexity, as well as specialized complex harnesses, racks and structures.
Since 1940, we have grown our product portfolio to include specialty and filtered connectors, contacts, cable assemblies, complex harnesses, racks, trays and installation kits. In addition to our vast product breadth, we provide our customers a higher level of support by offering engineering and certification services for the commercial aerospace, military and defense electronics, industrial, test & measurement, and medical industries.
The end-to-end solution is our goal—optimizing the process while speeding quality products to our customers. Vertical integration allows us to provide interconnect solutions covering every component of design and production. This allows you to focus on innovating the next breakthrough for your business. And our ability to create custom solutions means you have a true partner in innovation as you move your business forward.
CarlisleIT started operations in Tarrytown, New York in 1940 as Tensolite. The Tensolite name stands for the finest in miniature insulated wire and cable. A trademark coined from the properties built into all CarlisleIT wire and cable products; 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. CarlisleIT was an early pioneer in the application of insulation to miniature wire. We were one of the first to apply a unique material called PTFE to produce high-temperature wire and cable.
In 1959, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (then Tensolite) became part of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL). CarlisleIT continues to enjoy the support of Carlisle today, which provides the financial strength and resources to allow us to explore emerging technologies and new opportunities as they come to light.
As Carlisle Interconnect Technologies evolved with the markets we serve, it became apparent that we needed to add to our ability to provide total interconnect solutions. Starting in 1998, CarlisleIT began to implement a strategy to vertically integrate into value-added cable assemblies. Our focus was to provide superior high speed, high density and RF/microwave cable assemblies to our customers. We have since added more capabilities through acquisitions that make us a Turn-Key solution for many applications. This satisfied the desire of the major electronic OEM's to focus on a select group of suppliers that could offer value-added solutions.
By the nature of our vertical integration, we can provide interconnect solutions encompassing every facet of design and production. Through a single contact, our customers can solve a variety of product needs including unique cable configurations, custom high-frequency connectors, complete cable assemblies of any complexity and specialized complex harnesses, racks and structures. The end-to-end solution is our goal at CarlisleIT - eliminating extra steps while speeding quality products to our customers.
Our future plans include a continued focus on the expansion of our product and technical capabilities. We are firmly committed to staying on the forefront of the development of innovative interconnect solutions.
The Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CarlisleIT) story goes back to 1940,
when Henry Dudley Minich founded what was then known as Tensolite.
Today, some of the world's best manufacturing brands are in the CarlisleIT family.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated acquired LHi Technology, a leading designer, manufacturer and provider of cable assemblies and related interconnect components to the medical equipment and device industry, in 2014. CarlisleIT supplies world-class medical device manufacturers with interconnect components used for patient monitoring, electrosurgery, diagnostic imaging and surgical instrumentation.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies acquired Thermax in 2012 adding to Carlisle’s extensive harsh environment, high-performance wire & cable product line servicing the commercial aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Thermax complimented Carlisle’s extensive range of mil-spec and OEM specification wire & cable as well as designs for specialty applications. Thermax’s capabilities include extrusion of high-temperature fluoropolymer materials such as PTFE, ETFE, and FEP among others.
The manufacturing facility in Nogales, Mexico is COS Silver certified, ISO 13485-2003 and AS9100:IS09001 C certified and meets CSA standards.
Tri-Star Electronics International joined the CarlisleIT family in December 2011, and brings more than 40 years of experience providing high-reliability contacts, specialty connectors and low-cost solutions for Mil-Aero.
The acquisition of Tri-Star complemented CarlisleIT’s industry expertise and wide range of capabilities, providing a whole new level of vertical integration for customers. Designing and manufacturing contacts and connectors in-house helps ensure quality and reliability, and provides cost-effective solutions through custom-designed automation.
CarlisleIT supplies over 90% of the world’s leading aerospace, avionics and electronics OEMs, with expanded services including internal design and development, custom manufacturing and automated assembly/plating equipment.
ISO9001/AS9100C third-party qualified and registered, CarlisleIT was the first to be fully compliant with SAE AS39029 (Mil-C-39029) and is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of high-reliability contacts. We have nearly 400 QPL approvals for AS39029 contacts—far more than any other manufacturer.
In addition to Mil-Std contacts, we offer a full line of AECMA, EN (including EN3155 contacts), BACC, ESC, and BAN contacts, as well as a full range of Crimp, Printed Circuit Tail, Thermocouple, Coaxial, Solder Cup and Wire Wrap, Twinax and Quadrax Contacts, and specialized custom designs.
ECS was acquired by Carlisle Interconnect Technologies in October 2009, bringing more than 30 years of experience in design, certification and turnkey manufacturing of electrical and structural products. Business applications include retrofit and production aircraft installation initiatives for Commercial and Military Aerospace markets.
The combined expertise of the CarlisleIT team and its diverse global manufacturing facilities, and ECS's skilled team and robust in-house resources, allow CarlisleIT the unique ability to take customers from concept to completion, as well as provide support during installation and throughout the life of the product in the field.
With the ECS acquisition, CarlisleIT can conceptualize, design, manufacture, test, qualify, certify and deliver turnkey interconnect packages for virtually any avionics system. Core products include highly engineered wire, RF cable assemblies and harnesses, ARINC trays and support structures, control panels, antenna mounts and adapters.
CarlisleIT's long-standing engineering and certification teams have extensive experience integrating a wide range of systems, including digital and heads-up displays (HUDs), EGPWS, Wi-Fi, SATCOM and more—helping customers innovate new products or source industry standard offerings, all while providing world-class lead times.
CarlisleIT's commitment extends to in-house FAA DERs, a team of certification professionals proactively working with the FAA, aircraft OEMs and other aerospace governing bodies worldwide to ensure full compliance with all aerospace airworthiness industry standards. Click here for more information about Aircraft Certification Services, including a list of existing approved STC packages with FAA, EASA and other regulators for a wide range of aircraft and systems.
The June 2016 acquisition of Micro-Coax brought with it more than 50 years of experience as a manufacturer of mission-critical, high-frequency coaxial wire and cable and cable assemblies to Defense, Satellite, and Test and Measurement customers.
Acquiring the world’s largest semi-rigid coaxial cable manufacturer, CarlisleIT sharpened the focus on designing and manufacturing high-reliability wire and cable for signal transmission on defense, space and satellite platforms, and in high-end industrial equipment.
Highly skilled engineering teams strengthen CarlisleIT’s interconnect capabilities and technology, broadening our ability to provide custom, cost-effective solutions to complex customer challenges—getting signals from point A to point B reliably, even under extreme environmental conditions.
New CarlisleIT product lines include cable assemblies, coaxial cables and connectors, and well-known brands such as UTiFLEX® flexible microwave cable assemblies, UTiFORM® hand-formable cable, MFLEX® cable assemblies and ARACON® metal-clad fiber. These products can be found in Fighter Jets, UAVs, Guidance Systems, Radar Systems, Missiles, Satellites, Wi-Fi Modems, Tablets and Test Equipment worldwide.
ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100, Rev. C certified, our 92,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art facility in Pottstown, Pennsylvania employs Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to ensure service and product quality.
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In October 2016, CarlisleIT acquired Star Aviation, gaining its nearly 20 years of experience in aircraft engineering, certification and a proven track record of successfully taking products from concept to installation.
Since 1999, Star Aviation had been a leading provider of design and engineering services, and testing and certification of manufactured products for in-flight connectivity applications on commercial, business and military aircraft. With a specialization in Wi-Fi and wireless connectivity system integrations, Star Aviation has designed thousands of Boeing and Airbus installations, becoming a leading integrator for commercial aircraft connectivity systems.
As a part of the CarlisleIT brand, its comprehensive and fully integrated capabilities—taking a product all the way from concept design to installation—are second-to-none.
The company’s merged capabilities include avionic and system upgrades, IFEC system installation design, wireless cabin networks, cockpit standardization, custom equipment racks, interior reconfigurations, cabin security monitoring, certification management (STC) and more.
In addition to engineering and manufacturing, CarlisleIT provides a wide range of technical services. From production illustration drawings and computer-aided drafting to product data management, we skillfully and seamlessly provide integrated engineering documentation to ensure customer success.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies acquired Tenencia Aerospace Design, an EASA Part 21 Design and Production organization, in June 2018. Tenencia Aerospace Design specializes in the integration and certification of Electrical / Avionics systems, Cabin systems, internal and external structure, VIP interiors and Special Mission installations on a wide range of aircraft. With the acquisition of the AS9100-accredited facility in Coventry UK, CarlisleIT expands its ability to offer high-quality modification packages and installation kits to our European customers.
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Carlisle Interconnect Technologies acquired RedGroup in July 2018. RedGroup specializes in the design and development of complex catheter technologies, with particular expertise in the fields of electrophysiology, structural heart, neurovascular, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, wound care and ENT.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies acquired MicroConnex in May 2019. MicroConnex specializes in manufacturing highly engineered microminiature flex circuits for the Medical and Test & Measurement markets, with technical expertise and process capabilities for developing custom precision flex circuits and hybrid electronics for medical catheters, ultrasound transducers, semiconductor tests and other applications requiring space-optimizing configurations with stringent tolerance requirements.
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