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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
GFCI Sockets Contribute to User Safety
Posted on 10/22/19 8:04 AM
User safety is a huge benefit of incorporating a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) into an electrical product, such as a socket.
Topics: safety, NEMA Sockets, GFCI Sockets
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