Reliable electrical connections start with proper wire preparation. The CS-100 wire stripper from GLW is designed to deliver clean, consistent insulation stripping while protecting conductor integrity. Strip 28-8 AWG conductors with ease – you can set the stripping length as well as the pull back length – protecting wire stands until it’s time to terminate! …
Automating Ferrule Crimping for Larger Gauge Wires
As wire sizes increase, so do the challenges. Crimping ferrules on #12, #10, and #8 AWG conductors require more force, better alignment, and far less tolerance for error. This is where many manual tools and even some automated systems, begin to fall short. The MC40-L wire ferrule crimping machine, by GLW, is designed specifically to…
Loose Wire on Containership Dali Leads to Blackouts and Contact with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge
If you recall the accident that happened on March 26, 2024, where a 900+ foot container ship, the Dali, collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD, killing six highway workers…After the NTSB investigated the ship, they found a situation that we feel you need to be made aware of! Since wire connections…
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….
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…
