The Heart of a Great Connection: Klemsan Klever
Sometimes the simplest solutions make the biggest difference. Take the Klemsan Klever connector, for example. No complicated termination process. Just strip the wire to the specified length, lift the orange lever, insert the conductor, and close the lever. It electrically connects all the wires that are applied, in a quick, convenient way. Klever has a…
Your Control Panel Is Only as Good as Its Connections!
Think about it. You can design the most sophisticated control panel, use the best PLCs, drives, and circuit protection, but if your electrical connections aren’t reliable, none of that matters. And that’s where the little things make a BIG difference. Take the Klemsan PRD Series Push-In Terminal Blocks, available from American Electrical, Inc. Designed for…
Your Panel Builders Have Better Things to Do Than Strip and Crimp Wires!
Let’s face it. Stripping insulation and crimping wire ferrules are essential parts of control panel assembly. But they’re also repetitive, time-consuming tasks. And when you’re building panels every day, those minutes add up! What if you could automate the process? At American Electrical, Inc., we offer wire preparation solutions designed to help OEMs and panel…
Same Specifications. Different Manufacturer. Why Not?
You’ve been using the same terminal blocks, circuit breakers, fuse holders and industrial electrical components for years. They work. You’re comfortable with them. So why change? Maybe you don’t need to. But shouldn’t you at least know what your alternatives are? In our industry, brand loyalty is strong. Engineers specify what they know, purchasing departments…
The Right Components. The Right Solutions. The Right Partner.
When you’re designing equipment, building control panels, or integrating industrial systems, having the right electrical components is essential. But having the right supplier can make all the difference. At American Electrical, Inc., we focus on three key areas: 🔹 CONNECTION — Terminal blocks, DIN rail, contactors, disconnect switches, interface modules, relays, power supplies, and small…
Know Your Limits!
Circuit breakers may not be the most exciting components in a control panel … until something goes wrong. A properly selected DIN Rail mounted circuit breaker provides protection against overcurrent and short-circuit conditions, helping protect wiring and equipment while making it easy to isolate a circuit when maintenance is required. But choosing the right breaker…
START ME UP!
When it comes to controlling motors and other high-current loads, the contactor is one of the workhorses of an industrial control panel. A contactor allows a relatively low-power control signal to safely switch a much larger electrical load … turning motors, pumps, fans, lighting, heaters and other equipment on and off. Simple job. Important component….
Why use wire ferrules on stranded wire?
It’s a small component that can make a big difference in the quality of a termination. When stranded wire is inserted directly into a terminal, individual strands can spread, bend, or get damaged during installation. A properly sized and properly crimped wire ferrule captures those strands and turns them into a clean, consistent termination. That…
Your Fuse Holder Should Do More Than Hold a Fuse
A fuse holder has a pretty simple job, right? Hold the fuse. But a well-designed fuse holder can do two important jobs in a control panel. 1️⃣ Finger Safety Finger-safe fuse holders help protect maintenance personnel from accidental contact with energized components when servicing the panel. That’s a big improvement over exposed fuse terminals. 2️⃣…
Start Building a Wire Processing Solution 👇💡
What if your wire-processing requirements could be handled as one complete solution instead of sourcing equipment one machine at a time? That’s exactly what we’re helping OEMs and panel builders do at American Electrical, Inc. (AEI) with the assistance of GLW, our manufacturer. Our wire processing equipment family covers the critical steps from raw wire…
