Imagine being able to land your control loop on one 6mm terminal block! Then think about the space savings that would add up in high I/O count systems! Introducing the AVK Series Double Deck Fused Disconnect Terminal Block by Klemsan – the space-saving, ultra-slim 6mm wide block with powerful functionality. This block allows you to…
New Tension Clamp Terminal Blocks Can Take The Heat
American Electrical Inc.’s (AEI) new SRD series tension clamp style terminal blocks by Klemsan are rated non-burning – UL 94 V0! For some customers, that’s a requirement and we’re happy to provide a high quality tension clamp terminal !!! Simply open the clamp with a screwdriver and push the wire in – to remove a…
Keep Your Cool: Thermocouple Terminal Blocks Support Signal Integrity
American Electrical, Inc. (AEI) offers two versions of DIN Rail mounted thermocouple terminal blocks – Type J and Type K. The unique feature of the block is that a multimeter can be plugged into the top of the device, allowing the technician to read the process temperature directly (or inject an analog signal) while not…
Down to Earth – Grounding Made Easy
Have you ever seen a design where there were multiple ground runs to an exposed busbar or groundbar in the bottom of the enclosure? Those green wires running all over the control panel making their way to the copper bar? Do you have a legacy system that makes similar runs and needs an upgrade? There’s…
A BRIGHT IDEA ! – Using Colored Terminal Blocks Can Enhance Your Design
Colored terminal blocks are used in electrical and electronic applications for a variety of practical reasons. Here are four key reasons to use colored terminal blocks: Improved Organization and Identification: Colored terminal blocks help in easily identifying different circuits, wires, or components. By using different colors for different functions or voltage levels, technicians and engineers…
Not Your Average WireNut- What to Consider When Sizing a Terminal Block
Unlike a WireNut that just serves a function to keep wires bound together, Terminal Blocks actually carry current and can perform multiple functions – there’s much more to consider. Let’s take a look at five attributes to consider when sizing your terminal block in most any application – they happen to be Function, Load, Wire Size, Voltage…
