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…
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…
Beyond Wire Ferrules: The Full Scope of American Electrical Inc. (AEI) Solutions
When OEM’s, engineers and panel builders think of American Electrical, Inc., they often know us first for our wire ferrules and tools and equipment that crimp them. And for good reason, ferrules are essential for creating reliable, professional connections that reduce downtime, improve safety, and keep wiring neat and serviceable. But wire ferrules are just…
Agro Cable Grips: Robust Protection Meets Precision Engineering
American Electrical, Inc. (AEI) is proud to offer the complete Agro Cable Grip lineup. Agro Cable Grips are engineered to deliver exceptional strain relief and environmental integrity across the toughest industrial settings. Key Features & Benefits 1.✅ NPT, PG, Metric and Gas Thread Type Compatibility Agro provides cable grips in various thread standards :: NPT,…
🧰 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…
We asked a Senior Electrical Design Engineer what’s most important when it comes to specifying Electrical Components…
“As a Senior Electrical Engineer with years of experience specifying components for control systems, I can tell you that choosing the right electrical part is a critical task that directly affects system reliability, maintainability, and compliance. While there are many facets of design, here are the top five attributes we assess when specifying electrical components:”…
Simplify Connections and Save Time with Pre-Engineered Junction Boxes
In today’s fast-paced industrial environments, electrical engineers and system integrators are under constant pressure to deliver efficient, reliable solutions without compromising on safety or quality. That’s where American Electrical’s (AEI) junction boxes with pre-installed terminal blocks come in: a smarter, cleaner, and faster way to handle connections. See what we have available for you here:…
⚙️ Precision Meets Productivity: The LC-100 Wire Cutter and De-Reeler
For engineering teams and manufacturing managers seeking to eliminate bottlenecks in wire processing (28-8 AWG), the LC-100 Wire Cutter and De-Reeler offers a seamless, automated solution that combines accurate cutting, tangle-free delivery, and hands-free efficiency … all in one compact, production-ready system. Please checkout the LC-100 below or call us at 804.379.2899 ! https://www.americanelectrical.com/item/all-categories/automated-tools-for-crimping-wire-ferrules/lc100 ✅…
From Safety to Sealing: 7 Reasons Cable Grips Make the Cut
1. Strain Relief Protection Cable grips prevent mechanical stress on electrical terminations by absorbing tension, vibration, and pull forces. This is crucial for maintaining electrical integrity and avoiding terminal damage in dynamic or high-movement environments. 2. Sealing Against Dust, Water & Contaminants Many cable grips offer IP-rated environmental sealing. Engineers use them to maintain the…
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…
