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The 1-Week Unique
Posted on 10/30/24 10:19 AM
Years in the making, Interpower® rolled out its 1-week U.S. lead times for power cords in 2008. To those acquainted with power cords, 1-week lead times may not sound that impressive. However, industry professionals know that countries and continents have their own worldwide plug patterns. Though much more standardized today, amperage and voltage ratings may vary from continent to continent, country to country. And plug bridges contain blades and pins which vary in dimensions and configurations per each country’s standard.
Topics: power cord, made to order, 1-week lead-time, molding
A Day in the Life of an Interpower Molder
Posted on 12/20/23 2:13 PM
At 7 a.m., Jess, an Interpower Level 2 molder, prepares the ENGEL injection molding machine to mold Continental European (CEE) Cord sets. The CEE plugs will be molded onto 1 mm² international cable, and Jess checks to make sure the 100-lb. CEE mold and proper steel inserts are in place. An additional team member verifies that the correct mold inserts are in place.
Topics: power cord, power cord made to order, international power components, product development, manufacturing, product information, molding
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.
Topics: electrical safety, power cord, connector locks, connectors
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