American Electrical, Inc. (AEI) is proud to introduce the Elematic line of cable ties, designed to raise the standard for cable management and industrial reliability. The unique and innovative 2-Lock System features two independent locking mechanisms, ensuring a secure, vibration-resistant hold even in the toughest environments. These ties are built for engineers who demand durability…
Wire Ferrules: Small Components, Big Responsibility
When people think of wire termination, they often imagine connectors, terminals, or crimp tools. But the unsung hero in that chain is the wire ferrule. At American Electrical, Inc., (AEI), we’ve built a reputation for supplying high-quality ferrules, made by GLW, that help engineers, technicians, panel builders, and OEM’s get wiring right the first time….
Precision, Speed, and Simplicity: The LC-100 Wire Cutting Machine
Cutting wire by hand takes time, creates waste, and can slow down even the best panel shops and OEM’s. That is why the LC-100 Wire Cutting Machine, by GLW, is such a game-changer. The LC-100 delivers accuracy, consistency, and speed with every cut. Imagine programming a length and letting the machine do the work, producing…
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…
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…
Crimp over 100 different Terminals from ONE Machine!
That’s the EC-65 – a fully electric (120VAC) crimper that can crimp the following terminals: Wire Ferrules, Ring Lugs, Flat Tab Terminals, Turned Contacts and Uninsulated Lugs! Where in the World can you get a portable machine to be as versatile as the EC-65? Look no further, American Electrical, Inc. (AEI) has these machines in…
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…