Recent Posts
Interpower® Healthy Hospital-grade Power: NEMA 5-15, 5-20, 6-15, & 6-20 Cords
Posted on 12/22/22 8:30 AM
So, how are hospital-grade cords like bottlenecked supply chains? The longer the cord or the chain, the slower the “cargo” is transported whether electrons or goods.
Topics: Designing for North America, hospital-grade cords, North American Hospital-Grade Cords, Hospital-Grade Testing
Safe Connections with NEMA Plugs and Sockets
Posted on 8/26/19 8:06 AM
The configurations on NEMA plugs and sockets are designed to assist in keeping electrical connections safe.
Topics: Designing for North America, safety, NEMA plugs, NEMA Sockets
Designing with Angled NEMA Plugs
Posted on 2/25/19 4:16 PM
Limited space between electrical or electronic equipment and the power connection can make the direction of the cord critical. An angled plug can minimize the space between the two. Different angles of plugs allow choices as to how a cord can be plugged into a power source.
Topics: product design, Designing for North America, Angled Plugs, NEMA
Know the North American Hospital-Grade Plug Requirements
Posted on 10/22/18 5:03 PM
Safety. Knowledge. Quality. Patient safety and knowledge of the appropriate standards are essential in the product design of hospital-grade products—because every day is critical in a medical setting.
Topics: product design, Hospital-Grade Products, Designing for North America, hospital-grade cords
Medical Design. Quality. Safety.
Posted on 5/7/18 11:39 AM
Every day can be critical in a medical setting. Because one of the most important elements is safety, it is crucial to design hospital-grade products with quality components.
Topics: testing, Hospital-Grade Products, Designing for North America