Cut the Power, Not the Corners: Disconnects IN A BOX
In the world of industrial control panels and electrical enclosures, safety is non-negotiable. That’s why engineers increasingly specify disconnect switches—not just as an afterthought, but as a critical design element from the very beginning. A disconnect switch provides a means to safely cut power during maintenance or emergencies. It helps meet OSHA, NEC, and UL…
MCCBs: The Backbone of Industrial Protection
When it comes to safeguarding electrical systems, few components are as critical—or as relied upon—as the Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB). Whether in factories, commercial buildings, or critical infrastructure, MCCBs provide robust protection against overloads, short circuits, and electrical faults that could otherwise lead to catastrophic failures. What is an MCCB? An MCCB is a…
🎨 Colored Terminal Blocks: What They Mean and Why Engineers Use Them
In complex electrical panels, clarity and safety are everything. That’s where colored terminal blocks come in. Rather than using identical-looking blocks for every connection, engineers can specify color-coded terminal blocks to instantly differentiate wiring functions—improving organization, reducing errors, and enhancing safety during installation and maintenance. 🔧 What Do the Colors Represent? While color conventions can…
Power Distribution Terminal Blocks: Clean Power Starts Here
In the world of Industrial Automation and Control, clean, safe, and efficient power distribution is critical—and that’s where power distribution terminal blocks shine. These compact components allow engineers to take a single power input and distribute it cleanly to multiple circuits, reducing wiring complexity and making panels easier to manage, maintain, and scale. Designed for…
Wire Ferrule Assortment Kits Help You Stay Organized
Whether it’s a Slide Box or a Round Assortment Kit, American Electrical, Inc.(AEI) has Wire Ferrules just for you! These kits make it easy to organize and dispense your most important and widely used wire ferrules. They have five sections that allow for easy selection and usage. They come in many different size offerings (insulated…
Terminate I/O the Easy Way
There’s always a need to add I/O – perhaps you’re testing a new process, evaluating an upgraded circuit, commissioned a new machine in your process or added new sensors and actuators. Introducing American Electrical, Inc.’s (AEI) line of DIN Rail Mounted Interface Modules. Available in D-Subminiature or IDC (flat cable) models and on the shelf…
Crimping Wire Ferrules on #12, #10 and #8 AWG Wires is Easy
Introducing the MC-40L: an electro-pneumatic and automatic ferrule stripping and crimping machine! The MC-40L uses loose insulated wire ferrules for sizes 12, 10 and 8 AWG, up to 12mm long barrels. Those larger wire sizes can be tough on your hands and take a while to process – while this machine can do it consistently…
Terminal Blocks in a Junction Box – Engineered just for you in a NEMA 4X enclosure
American Electrical, Inc., (AEI) has 5, 10 ,15 and 20 position terminal blocks pre-engineered into a small junction box. Think of all the possibilities and time savings by buying this off the shelf – and, it’s only ONE part number. The boxes come with 2 – M20 cable grips and locknuts to make your design…
Barrier to Entry – Safety First
Barrier Strips are still being utilized in today’s Electrical Systems, despite all the advancements in connection technology. We’re trying to understand why this is so in the face of a myriad of safety advances in DIN Rail mounted Terminal Blocks. Barrier strips may assist the technician who loves their wide shank quarter inch screwdriver but…
Keyed for Safety – Rejection Fuses Explained
Why is my fuse shaped like this … and why are the ends not the same? That fuse is called a rejection fuse and “keyed” like this to fit into a device that will only support this style of fuse. In this case, a higher level of Interrupting Current – the maximum amount of fault…
