Recent Posts
Strain Reliefs/Cable Glands: Providing Protection to Power Cords
Posted on 3/4/20 2:08 PM
The main purpose of a “strain relief” or “cable gland” is to provide protection to a power cord. They help extend cord life and add stability to the equipment. In generic terms, it is used to secure a power supply cord to a piece of electrical equipment. The term strain relief is commonly used in North America, while cable gland is the preferred term in Europe and other continents.
Topics: electrical safety, cable glands, strain reliefs, international power components
Selecting Between a Circuit Breaker and a Fuse
Posted on 2/17/20 10:30 AM
Circuit protection: an important element in electronic or electrical products. Usually in the form of a circuit breaker or a fuse, there are similarities and differences to note in deciding which one to use.
Topics: fuses, product design, designing for export, circuit breaker
New Product Designs Can Benefit a Company
Posted on 2/3/20 8:07 AM
A successful new product design can be a valuable asset to a company.
Topics: product design, testing, designing for export
Doing Business in a Global Market
Posted on 1/13/20 4:36 PM
Excellent business opportunities are possible in global markets, but it is important to be knowledgeable in the desired country’s standards. Each country has its own import/export requirements, so due diligence is needed to determine the regulations in order to successfully market a product in a specific country.
Topics: safety agency, product design, designing for export
New Products: Designing for Compliance
Posted on 12/30/19 7:31 AM
Keep the end destination in mind when beginning to design a new electrical or electronic product.
Topics: designing for export, testing agencies, international power components