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Meeting Electrical Needs in a Global Marketplace

Benefits of Using IEC 60320 Components

Socket Strips Can Provide Flexibility in a Product Design

Secure Value by Testing Products in Advance for Global Export

Building Equipment for Global Markets with Accessory Power

Not Safe: Daisy Chaining Power Strips

Designing for Compliance

Add Value to Your Company with New Product Designs

Polarization and Non-Polarization of the NEMA 1-15 Plug and Socket

Designing with IEC 60320 C5 and C7 Connectors and C6 and C8 Inlets

Designing with Specific IEC 60320 Connectors and Inlets

Designing Products with IEC 60320 C13 Connectors and C14 Inlets

Designing Products with IEC 60320 C19 Connectors and C20 Inlets

Exporting to Global Markets

Control Incoming Power with Switches

Circuit Protection: Selecting the Correct Fuse

Choosing Between a Circuit Breaker and a Fuse

Strain Reliefs/Cable Glands

The Importance of Advance Testing

Designing, Building, and Maintaining Hospital‑Grade Products

Determining Circuit Protection Within a Module

Choosing a Power Cord or Cord Set

Comparing and Contrasting North American and International Cable

Selecting the Correct Cable

The NEMA Numbering System

Interpower Plugs and Sockets—Meeting Electrical Needs

Interpower IEC 60320 Components Terminology Explained

Meeting Power Requirements with Minimal Connections

The Value of Testing Products for Global Export

Accessory Power—Opening Up Opportunities for New Markets

Sri Lanka Implements New Standard for Plugs and Socket Outlets

Exporting to Ireland

Exporting to Finland

Exporting to Denmark

Exporting to Portugal

Exporting to Greece

Exporting to the Czech Republic

Exporting to Austria

Exporting to Sweden

Exporting to Belgium

The Importance of Advance Testing

Exporting to the Netherlands

Exporting to the Russian Federation

Exporting to Poland

Exporting to Spain

Exporting to Italy

Exporting to France

Exporting to the United Kingdom

Exporting to Belgium

Plans to Implement a Single Standard for Plugs & Socket Outlets in Sri Lanka

Exporting to Chile

Exporting to Peru

Exporting to Colombia

Exporting to Argentina

Exporting to Brazil

Exporting to Hong Kong

Exporting to Republic of China (Taiwan)

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions—International Cable

Exporting to South Korea

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions— Why an Overcurrent Protector is Still Needed with a UK Plug

Exporting to Thailand

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions—The Problem with Adapters

Exporting to Vietnam

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions—Reasons for Using Standardized Cable Conductor Color Codes

SANS 164-2 is the Preferred Configuration for New Installations in South Africa

Exporting to the Republic of the Philippines

Exporting to Japan

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions—Designing Your Power System Components Product with the Correct Cord Set

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions—Using a NEMA 5-15 Power Cord in Other Countries

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions—Multiple Plug Patterns Within a Country—How to Choose the Correct One

Exporting to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Exporting to Indonesia

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions—A Cord Set Requires One Plug and One Connector

Exporting to India

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions Series—Product Safety Approvals for Power System Components

Unique Device Identification System Being Required On Most Medical Devices

Exporting to Asia

Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions—How Can One Connector Have Two Different Amp Ratings?

Value Added Services Spotlight—Barcoding

EAC is the New Mark of Conformity for CU Countries

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