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…
Terminal Blocks in a Junction Box – Engineered just for you in a NEMA 4X enclosure
American Electrical, Inc., (AEI) has 5, 10 ,15 and 20 position terminal blocks pre-engineered into a small junction box. Think of all the possibilities and time savings by buying this off the shelf – and, it’s only ONE part number. The boxes come with 2 – M20 cable grips and locknuts to make your design…
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…
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…
Don’t be Shocked! We sell a 13mm wide, 480 VAC, DIN Rail Mounted Circuit Breaker
You heard that right! The thinnest breaker on the market – up to 3 poles – in normal, slow or fast trip curves, up to 60AMPS. This pretty much covers any low voltage application you may have for UL 1077 electrical designs. UL 1077 signifies Supplemental Circuit Protection – meaning the device can’t act as…
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…
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…
Lighten Up! Lose Weight and Cost With Nylon Cable Grips
If you are using Metallic Cable Grips (or maybe even running conduit) and your environment allows for the use of Nylon Cable Grips then you are in for two huge benefits. One being that the weight of your system will drop dramatically and two, the cost will be significantly lower. Not only will your shipping…
A Simple Solution for Crimping LARGE Wire Ferrules – The VICE Crimper
If you are having a hard time finding a crimping tool for LARGE wire sizes 1/0 up to 300 MCM we have the solution for you! It’s called the VICE 70150 – crimping wire ferrules of 70 – 150 mms or 1/0 – 300 MCM! There are a few ways to accomplish this but none…
Time to Market: Opportunities to Improve Production Operations
If you value time to market and on time delivery and are tired of hearing questions like: How long has this project been on the floor? What’s taking so long? What’s the bottleneck?,,, It may be time to look at the manufacturing operations performed in your facility and to see where it may make sense…
