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…
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Cut the Power, Not the Corners: Disconnects IN A BOX
In the world of industrial control panels and electrical enclosures, safety is non-negotiable. That’s why engineers increasingly specify disconnect switches—not just as an afterthought, but as a critical design element from the very beginning. A disconnect switch provides a means to safely cut power during maintenance or emergencies. It helps meet OSHA, NEC, and UL…
🎨 Colored Terminal Blocks: What They Mean and Why Engineers Use Them
In complex electrical panels, clarity and safety are everything. That’s where colored terminal blocks come in. Rather than using identical-looking blocks for every connection, engineers can specify color-coded terminal blocks to instantly differentiate wiring functions—improving organization, reducing errors, and enhancing safety during installation and maintenance. 🔧 What Do the Colors Represent? While color conventions can…
Barrier to Entry – Safety First
Barrier Strips are still being utilized in today’s Electrical Systems, despite all the advancements in connection technology. We’re trying to understand why this is so in the face of a myriad of safety advances in DIN Rail mounted Terminal Blocks. Barrier strips may assist the technician who loves their wide shank quarter inch screwdriver but…
EMI – Throwing the flag on Interference
In the Controls Industry, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is a big deal. Control System cables and equipment running all over production facilities creates antennas, electric fields and cross communication. EMI can have a significant negative impact on control signals in various ways. EMI can introduce noise into control signals, leading to distortion. This distortion can alter…
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…
