Let’s face it. Stripping insulation and crimping wire ferrules are essential parts of control panel assembly. But they’re also repetitive, time-consuming tasks. And when you’re building panels every day, those minutes add up! What if you could automate the process? At American Electrical, Inc., we offer wire preparation solutions designed to help OEMs and panel…
Start Building a Wire Processing Solution 👇💡
What if your wire-processing requirements could be handled as one complete solution instead of sourcing equipment one machine at a time? That’s exactly what we’re helping OEMs and panel builders do at American Electrical, Inc. (AEI) with the assistance of GLW, our manufacturer. Our wire processing equipment family covers the critical steps from raw wire…
One Feature Customers Kept Focusing on at the Wire Processing Expo: Versatility
At the Wire Processing Expo in Milwaukee a few weeks ago, automation definitely drew attention. But one of the most interesting conversations we kept having centered around something beyond automation itself: Versatility. The EC 65, by GLW, generated a tremendous amount of interest because of its ability to process and crimp more than 600 different…
One of the Clear Winners at the Wire Processing Expo: The New LC 160 Automatic Wire Cutter
We had a great week at the Wire Processing Expo in Milwaukee with our partner GLW GmbH from Germany, and one thing became obvious very quickly: The new LC 160 drew a tremendous amount of attention. Why? Because it addresses one of the biggest challenges manufacturers and panel builders are facing right now: âš¡ Labor…
Great Week at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo
We had an outstanding three days at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo in Milwaukee alongside our partner GLW, GmbH from Germany. One of the biggest highlights for us was the overwhelming response to the MC 40-1 automatic ferrule crimping machine. MC 40-1 Automatic Ferrule Crimping Machine Visitors to Booth 1503 were especially impressed by:…
Precision and Productivity: The CS-100 Wire Stripper
Reliable electrical connections start with proper wire preparation. The CS-100 wire stripper from GLW is designed to deliver clean, consistent insulation stripping while protecting conductor integrity. Strip 28-8 AWG conductors with ease – you can set the stripping length as well as the pull back length – protecting wire stands until it’s time to terminate! …
Automating Ferrule Crimping for Larger Gauge Wires
As wire sizes increase, so do the challenges. Crimping ferrules on #12, #10, and #8 AWG conductors require more force, better alignment, and far less tolerance for error. This is where many manual tools and even some automated systems, begin to fall short. The MC40-L wire ferrule crimping machine, by GLW, is designed specifically to…
Why Wire Preparation Is Still the Weakest Link in the Control Panel
Control panels rarely fail because of the major components. More often, problems start at the connection point. Inconsistent stripping, damaged strands, and uneven crimps lead to loose terminations, troubleshooting headaches, and premature failures. Even the best terminal blocks and devices can’t compensate for poor wire preparation. That’s why standardized tools and kits matter. American Electrical’s…
The MC-25: Compact Power for Precise Ferrule Crimping
In control panel building, consistency matters, especially when it comes to wire terminations. The MC-25 Ferrule Crimping Machine, by GLW, delivers clean, repeatable crimp results in a compact, bench-top footprint … it only weighs 28 pounds ! Designed for shops that need more speed and precision than hand tools without jumping to a fully automated…
Precision and Productivity with the CS-60 Wire Stripper
In electrical panel building, speed and accuracy are everything. Every wire cut, every strip, and every termination has to be right the first time. That’s where the CS-60 Wire Stripper, by GLW, comes in. Designed for professional use, the CS-60 delivers precision stripping with the efficiency that today’s shops demand. Key Features The CS-60 is…
