Recent Posts
The Long and Short of Cord Length
Posted on 1/25/21 9:13 AM
When it comes to cords and cord length, is bigger better or is less more? It all depends on the application of your electrical design.
Topics: electrical safety, voltage drop, hospital-grade cords, medical requirements
Barcodes: The Labels That Keep on Tracking
Posted on 1/5/21 7:41 AM
Barcodes have come a long way since their first patent was approved in 1952. From the workhorse of the 1-D barcode to 2-D and QR codes, it is not an overstatement to say the barcode has revolutionized how companies, institutions and agencies manage inventories. And a whole lot more.
Topics: safety, barcodes, value-added, product tracking
The Value of Socket Strips
Posted on 12/22/20 7:57 AM
A socket strip is a stand-alone electrical product containing several power sources (sockets) to provide equipment electrical connectivity by way of a country-specific AC input cord. Socket strips allow one or several machines to receive power in one or multiple strips.
Topics: product design, modules, designing for export
Benefits of Using a Power Entry Module in Your Electrical Design
Posted on 12/7/20 4:18 PM
A module is a device that combines multiple functions into a single unit to control power entry. There are several reasons to choose a module over individual components that are installed piecemeal. When choosing a module in your design, the first step is deciding which functions or components your module should contain. Typically an Interpower module offers two to five functions: an inlet, outlet, switch, circuit protection, voltage selector, and a filter.
Topics: product design, modules, designing for export
Ultrasonic Welding: The Plastics Edition
Posted on 11/23/20 2:43 PM
It may look simple, but joining two separate plastic products to form a new product containing ground, neutral, and line screws and folded metal is trickier than it sounds. And once you have the components in place, how do you “weld” a plastic faceplate onto an existing plastic housing?
Topics: NEMA Sockets, ultrasonic weld, 5-15 Sockets