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RoHS: The Most Misunderstood Directive on the Planet?

Posted on 7/25/22 9:16 AM

If your electrical products are manufactured for North America or any other market outside of Europe, or if you want to buy electrical products to use outside of Europe, the European RoHS Directive Does Not Apply. The Directive applies within the European market only. Which countries represent the European market?

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Topics: designing for export, RoHS, European Union Compliance, product development

Not All Cord-locking Mechanisms Are Created Equal

Posted on 6/13/22 4:15 PM

Easy-to-disconnect connector locks and other cord-locking mechanisms are convenient tools for anchoring cords to inlets to prevent abrupt disconnects, but not all manufactured versions are created equal. Avoid easy-to-disconnect locking mechanisms which gouge or shave away the ground blade of the inlet during abrupt disconnects or improper usage and removal.

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Topics: electrical safety, power cord, connector locks, connectors

Interpower Cabling

Posted on 5/16/22 8:00 AM

Individual conductor wires are extruded in resin before 2- and 3-wire conductors are cabled into a “twist” of conductors before jackets are extruded over them. The jacketing process is similar to insulating copper wires on the extrusion line. The main difference is jacketing uses more extruded resin making it more time-consuming than insulating. Prior to extrusion, talc is applied to the twisted, insulated conductors which acts as a release-agent for stripping the jacket. This is especially user-friendly when a few millimeters of jacket need to be stripped for crimping wires.

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Topics: cable, USA Made Products, product information

Made-to-Order Assemblies

Posted on 4/25/22 3:04 PM

A made-to-order (MTO) assembly is a product created per customer specifications, whereas a stock item is manufactured from predetermined specifications and placed in inventory.

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Topics: made to order, MTO, special orders, cable made to order, power cord made to order

Interpower Product Development & Marketing Facility in Ames Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Posted on 3/28/22 8:51 AM

Interpower Product Development & Marketing Facility in Ames, Iowa U.S.A. Product Development In 2020, Interpower celebrated its 45th anniversary as an electrical cord set and component manufacturer. In March of 2022, the Interpower facility in Ames, Iowa, celebrated its 20th year as a Product Development and Marketing facility.

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Topics: product development, Interpower Ames, power system manufacturing

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