In Industrial Automation and Control Panel Design, overcurrent protection is critical, not only to safeguard components but to ensure uptime and reduce maintenance costs. While fuses are a trusted and effective method of circuit protection, circuit breakers offer several advantages that make them a compelling choice for engineers designing modern control systems. 1. Resettable Protection…
Protect🔒 What Powers ⚡Your Process
In industrial control applications, protecting circuits isn’t just best practice, it’s essential. That’s why more engineers are turning to DIN rail-mounted fuse holders, and American Electrical, Inc. offers a dependable line designed specifically for today’s demanding environments. Here’s why these fuse holders are a smart addition to any panel: 🔹 Quick & Clean Installation DIN…
MCCBs: The Backbone of Industrial Protection
When it comes to safeguarding electrical systems, few components are as critical—or as relied upon—as the Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB). Whether in factories, commercial buildings, or critical infrastructure, MCCBs provide robust protection against overloads, short circuits, and electrical faults that could otherwise lead to catastrophic failures. What is an MCCB? An MCCB is a…
Keyed for Safety – Rejection Fuses Explained
Why is my fuse shaped like this … and why are the ends not the same? That fuse is called a rejection fuse and “keyed” like this to fit into a device that will only support this style of fuse. In this case, a higher level of Interrupting Current – the maximum amount of fault…
Terminate and Protect Your Control Loop and System With One Terminal Block
Imagine being able to land your control loop on one 6mm terminal block! Then think about the space savings that would add up in high I/O count systems! Introducing the AVK Series Double Deck Fused Disconnect Terminal Block by Klemsan – the space-saving, ultra-slim 6mm wide block with powerful functionality. This block allows you to…
See the Light! Fuse Blocks with Indication Help YOU (or your customer) Troubleshoot!
American Electrical, Inc. (AEI) offers many different versions of fuse holders from 1 amp to 50 amps with and without fuse failure indication. What is fuse failure indication? It’s a tiny circuit that measures the voltage across a fuse. This circuit has a resistor and an LED in series. During normal operation, the fuse is…
