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…
It’s Always Good to Have the Right Tool!
If you’re using DIN Rail Mounted Terminal Blocks and other devices that require secure wiring, then you know about having the right Screwdriver to accomplish the job correctly. American Electrical, Inc., (AEI) sells insulated (1000V) and non-insulated ergonomic screwdrivers that were designed for use with European style Terminal Blocks and other related devices. They have…
New Tension Clamp Terminal Blocks Can Take The Heat
American Electrical Inc.’s (AEI) new SRD series tension clamp style terminal blocks by Klemsan are rated non-burning – UL 94 V0! For some customers, that’s a requirement and we’re happy to provide a high quality tension clamp terminal !!! Simply open the clamp with a screwdriver and push the wire in – to remove a…
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…
Power Distribution Made Easy
If you’re looking for a design that can easily take large AWG sizes and distribute them down to smaller sizes then this product may be for you ! Do you need to feed several circuits with one incoming power feed? Are you confused about all the jumpering required with standard Terminal Blocks and the time…
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…
