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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
Ferrules Can Be Used for Better Electrical Connections
Posted on 6/13/18 12:40 PM
A ferrule is an internal component that can be used for better electrical connection in applications where the spread of bare strands could cause a problem.
Topics: product design, ferrules, wire
Design Strategies with Fuses
Posted on 4/9/18 2:00 PM
When designing a new electrical or electronic equipment product, an important factor to determine is circuit protection. The main function is to provide protection to both the equipment and the equipment operator in the event of a circuit overload.
Topics: circuit protection, fuses, product design