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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.
Topics: product development, Interpower Ames, power system manufacturing
Southern California Ports Shipping Update
Posted on 2/21/22 8:54 AM
Los Angeles & Long Beach Ports Handle 40% of the Country’s Inbound Containers
Topics: designing for export, international power components, shipping, manufacturing
Accessory Power: Key Systems for Power Integration & Exportation
Posted on 1/31/22 1:08 PM
With numerous country-specific configurations of plug and socket patterns being used worldwide, the prospect of exporting overseas may seem daunting. Accessory Power Systems are electrical passports to global markets, offering end users the versatility of connecting to country-specific power by using just one country-specific plug on a cord set, which is rated per the standards of the agency representing that country.
Topics: product design, designing for export, Accessory Power, Jumper Cords, adding marketability, Accessory Power System
Crimping Your Conductors Without Cramping Your Quality
Posted on 12/14/21 9:48 AM
Topics: product design, designing for export, power cord, conductor crimping, crimps
Calculating Voltage Drop
Posted on 11/15/21 4:12 PM
Calculating Voltage Drop is Critical in the Application of your Electrical design. Using longer cord lengths in your electrical design may become problematic enough to pose potential dangers. When cable length is 50 feet or longer, voltage drop in cable occurs—the resistance in the copper measured per foot—causing heat buildup.
Topics: electrical safety, voltage drop, product design, designing for export, power cord