The EC-65 Crimper, by GLW, is more than just a crimping tool, it’s a workhorse for control panel builders, OEM’s, technicians, and engineers who need precision and flexibility. What makes the EC-65 stand out is its ability to handle a wide variety of products. This professional-grade tool is designed to crimp insulated and non-insulated terminals,…
🧰 One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Why American Electrical, Inc. Offers One of the Industry’s Widest Selections of Wire Ferrules
In control panel and industrial equipment design, the smallest components often carry the biggest responsibilities. Wire ferrules are a prime example. At American Electrical,Inc., (AEI), we understand that wire termination isn’t a one-size-fits-all task and that’s why we offer one of the most comprehensive selections of wire ferrules on the market – made in Germany…
Maximize Efficiency and Precision with the MC 40-1 Automatic Wire Ferrule Crimping Machine
In fast-paced manufacturing environments, consistency, reliability, and speed aren’t just advantages, they’re requirements. That’s why the MC 40-1 Automatic Wire Ferrule Crimping Machine, by GLW is engineered to meet the high standards of today’s panel shops, OEMs, and industrial electrical operations. Click below to learn more: https://www.americanelectrical.com/item/all-categories/automated-tools-for-crimping-wire-ferrules/mc40-1 Whether you’re building complex control panels or high-volume…
Still Crimping Wire Ferrules by Hand? Here are 5 reasons NOT to … and a Solution for you!
If you have low volume, we get it – however if you are using more than 10,000 wire ferrules a year you may want to read further !! Here are 5 really good reasons NOT to crimp by hand any longer! 1. Consistent Quality & Reliability 📈 Manual wire prep can lead to inconsistencies in…
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…
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…
A Simple Solution for Crimping LARGE Wire Ferrules – The VICE Crimper
If you are having a hard time finding a crimping tool for LARGE wire sizes 1/0 up to 300 MCM we have the solution for you! It’s called the VICE 70150 – crimping wire ferrules of 70 – 150 mms or 1/0 – 300 MCM! There are a few ways to accomplish this but none…
Still Crimping Wire Ferrules by Hand? These Pneumatic Tools Make Cents!
It doesn’t cost much more to move from standard hand tools to Pneumatic tools – they’re priced just a bit higher than hand tools but make sense when it comes to helping the techs that work with you! Hand tools are plain and simple – stressful on your hands and can cause permanent nerve damage…
Cracking the Codes for Insulated Wire Ferrules
Insulated Wire Ferrules have so many different colors available, sometimes it’s confusing to navigate. There are three color codes that have been developed since the early 1970’s. The three codes available today are: DIN, W and T. In some cases, they have the same colors for the same wire sizes but in others, they are…
Wire Ferrules Make Solid Connections
Wire ferrules are small tin plated, copper sleeves that are crimped onto the ends of stranded wires, providing several benefits in electrical connections. Here’s why you should use them: Improved Connection Quality: When stranded wires are inserted directly into terminals or connectors, the strands can spread apart, leading to uneven contact and potential connection issues….
