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Heat Shrink Tubing: When Extra Protection is Needed
Posted on 12/31/18 7:42 AM
While heat shrink tubing can be used for many different applications, it is ideal for use where extra protection is needed, such as sealing out moisture, mechanical protection, or relief of strain on joints.
Topics: electrical safety, product design, heat shrink tubing
Helping to Protect the Electrical Connection with a Strain Relief/Cable Gland
Posted on 11/19/18 3:26 PM
Strain reliefs, also known as cable glands, can have an important role in the design of equipment which uses power cords. The main purpose of a strain relief/cable gland is to help protect the electrical connection and circuitry inside the equipment. It helps to eliminate tugs or pulls on the power cord that could cause the wires to become disconnected resulting in injury, accident, or failure of equipment.
Topics: electrical safety, product design, cable glands, strain reliefs
Determining the Correct Plug Pattern in a Global Market
Posted on 6/18/18 2:41 PM
A basic definition of a plug and socket: meeting an electrical need by connecting electrical equipment to a power source. But as simple as that definition sounds, it needs to be noted that there are a number of different plug patterns used throughout the world, making it anything but simple.
Topics: electrical safety, designing for export, plugs & sockets
Ingress Protection—Classifying the Degrees of Protection
Posted on 3/12/18 1:00 PM
Dust, dirt, water—all “enemies” of electronic products due to the potential damage they can cause. To help address this issue, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has created a classification system (IEC 60529) designating degrees of protection regarding enclosures of electrical equipment against the invasion of contaminants, such as dust, dirt, or moisture, plus other foreign bodies (e.g. tools or fingers).
Topics: electrical safety, product design, cable glands, ingress protection, strain reliefs
Quality Goal: Ensure that Every Product is Safe
Posted on 2/26/18 10:30 AM
Quality and safety are two top values at Interpower. Designing and manufacturing products that meet quality requirements are an essential part of Interpower.
Topics: electrical safety, product design, testing