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IEC 60320 Components Have Global Advantages
Posted on 11/18/19 5:07 PM
Advantages of IEC 60320 components: they can be used globally, plus they can be included in many different electrical products.
Topics: product design, designing for export, IEC 60320
Selecting Wire and Cable to Meet NFPA 79 Requirements—A Brief Overview
Posted on 11/4/19 8:00 AM
For those manufacturers who are unfamiliar with North American NFPA 79 requirements, simply finding out they need to meet these requirements for a product they are building or preparing to install can cause a considerable state of confusion. This is especially true for foreign manufacturers importing products into North America and for manufacturers venturing into this product field for the first time or who are installing new equipment from abroad.
Topics: cable, electrical safety, NFPA 79
GFCI Sockets Contribute to User Safety
Posted on 10/22/19 8:04 AM
User safety is a huge benefit of incorporating a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) into an electrical product, such as a socket.
Topics: safety, NEMA Sockets, GFCI Sockets
Defining IP 65 and NEMA 12/4 Enclosure Ratings
Posted on 10/7/19 6:59 AM
Dirt, dust, water—all “adversaries” of electrical products due to the potential damage they can cause. To help protect products from these elements, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) have created classification systems designating different degrees of protection, depending on the application, for enclosures of electrical equipment.
Topics: electrical safety, designing for export, ingress protection, NEMA 12/4 Enclosure Ratings
Choosing a Power Cord or Cord Set
Posted on 9/23/19 10:40 AM
Selecting the appropriate power cord or cord set starts with knowing who the end user will be. Due to a variety of standards and different plug patterns used throughout the world, it is essential to know what is needed per that country’s requirements.
Topics: cord set, product design, power cord