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Testing New Product Designs for Global Markets
Posted on 8/28/18 8:58 AM
Designing, building, and maintaining products for global markets can be beneficial for a company. It is critical, however, during the design and build phases, for testing to be performed in order to know if the product will function properly in the country it is intended to be used in.
Topics: product design, designing for export, International Power Source, AC Power Source
Adding Marketability with Accessory Power Distribution Systems
Posted on 8/13/18 2:30 PM
Incorporating an accessory power distribution system into an electrical product design can allow that product to be more marketable.
Topics: IEC 60320, Accessory Power, Jumper Cords
IEC 60320 Correct Component Applications
Posted on 7/30/18 10:23 AM
Incorporating IEC 60320 components in electrical product designs can be advantageous when exporting to global markets because they are generally accepted worldwide.
Topics: designing for export, IEC 60320, IEC 60320 inlets, IEC 60320 outlets
Measurements and Standard Tolerances for Power Cords and Cord Sets
Posted on 7/19/18 12:23 PM
Using a Standard Method of Measurement for Cords Depending on the application, cable length in a power cord or cord set is a choice for the designer. Interpower offers standard length power cords and cord sets, as well as specialized lengths. When measuring all power cords and cord sets, Interpower uses a standard method of measurement.
Topics: product design, designing for export, power cord
Guidance on Company-Specific Cable Specifications
Posted on 7/2/18 4:07 PM
A common practice for cord set manufacturers is the option to be able to change cable suppliers. This can be done as a safety net to limit shutdowns and as a price controlling measure. It also means that with manufacturers having multiple-approved cable suppliers, customers should not expect that all markings found on the cable are included in their company-specific specifications.
Topics: cable, product design, cable specifications