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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
Test Your Knowledge on Power Entry Modules
Posted on 10/8/18 5:15 PM
Topics: product design, modules, puzzles
Testing New Product Designs for Global Markets
Posted on 8/28/18 8:58 AM
Designing, building, and maintaining products for global markets can be beneficial for a company. It is critical, however, during the design and build phases, for testing to be performed in order to know if the product will function properly in the country it is intended to be used in.
Topics: product design, designing for export, International Power Source, AC Power Source
Measurements and Standard Tolerances for Power Cords and Cord Sets
Posted on 7/19/18 12:23 PM
Using a Standard Method of Measurement for Cords Depending on the application, cable length in a power cord or cord set is a choice for the designer. Interpower offers standard length power cords and cord sets, as well as specialized lengths. When measuring all power cords and cord sets, Interpower uses a standard method of measurement.
Topics: product design, designing for export, power cord
Guidance on Company-Specific Cable Specifications
Posted on 7/2/18 4:07 PM
A common practice for cord set manufacturers is the option to be able to change cable suppliers. This can be done as a safety net to limit shutdowns and as a price controlling measure. It also means that with manufacturers having multiple-approved cable suppliers, customers should not expect that all markings found on the cable are included in their company-specific specifications.
Topics: cable, product design, cable specifications