Interpower Connections Archive
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2023 Connections
December 2023—UL Testing Provides IP54 Rating for Interpower IEC 60320 C14 Inlets Face & Plug Seal Kits
November 2023— Why Download the Interpower® IEC 60320 Appliance & Interconnection Couplers Sheet?
October 2023—Interpower Made-to-Order (MTO) Department—Customized, Value-added Products
September 2023—North American Shipping Updates: UPS Strike Averted
August 2023—Did the AS/NZS Regulatory Compliance Mark Down Under Fly Under the Radar in 2012?
July 2023—Interpower® Barcoding & Serial Numbers: Customized Options for Power Cords, Components
June 2023—Interpower Extrusion Tour
May 2023—How to Calculate Cord Length & EMI/RFI
April 2023—Interpower IEC 60320 Component Application & Terminology
March 2023—Eight Key Items Found in a Safety Approval Document
February 2023—Interpower® IEC 60320 Production Increases as Lead-times Soften
January 2023—Accessory Power Is Global Power
2022 Connections
December 2022—Interpower Winning Tug-of-War Against Weak Supply Chain
November 2022—"American Made" on the Rise
October 2022—How Interpower Measures Cord Sets, and Caveats on Cord Length
September 2022—Interpower Content for Electrical Cords, Cord Sets and Components—A Virtual Goldmine
August 2022—Basic Definitions of UL and CSA Marks
July 2022—Electrical Arcing, Tracking, and Resistance
June 2022—Using the Interpower IEC/UL/CSA 60320-3 Coupler Sheet
May 2022—Conductors Armed & Ready: Heat-Shrink Tubing
April 2022—Choosing a Power Cord or Cord Set
March 2022—A Helicopter View of Interpower Testing
February 2022—Power Cord Cabling & Types of Data Centers (Part 2)
January 2022—Power Cord Cabling & Types of Data Centers (Part 1)
2021 Connections
December 2021—The Shocking Truth About Incompatible and Compatible Cords
November 2021—Calculating Cord Length & EMI/RFI
October 2021—Interpower: The Only U.S. Manufacturer of Japanese, Chinese, & Korean “Approved” Cable
September 2021—Interpower IEC 60320 Correct Component Application & Terminology
August 2021—Interpower Cord Clips Help Take Up the Slack
July 2021—Ferrules Ensure Electrical Connections
June 2021—Electrical Cable Uses, Approvals, and Definitions
May 2021—Secure Your Connections with Interpower Connector Locks
April 2021—Interpower® Accessory Power Strips Offer Global Connectivity
March 2021—Using a Standard Method of Measuring for Cord Length
February 2021—Ingress Protection in Outdoor Outlets
January 2021— Designing with Angled NEMA Plugs
2020 Connections
December 2020—The Current Status of Brexit and the “UKCA” Conformity Mark
November 2020—Hospital-Grade Cords—Fighting the Good Fight
October 2020—Selecting a Circuit Breaker for Circuit Protection From an Overload
September 2020—Part II. RoHS: Interpower's Commitment to Compliance in Europe
August 2020—Part I. RoHS: Interpower's Commitment to Compliance in Europe
July 2020—IEC 60320 Components Terminology Defined
June 2020—GFCI Sockets Prevent Injuries, Save Lives
May 2020—Avoid the Shock of Mixing Incompatible Cords & Cord Sets on a Global Scale
April 2020—Deciphering the Mysteries of the CE Mark
March 2020—Designing with Angled NEMA Plugs
January 2020—Reading and Printing a Safety Approval Document
2019 Connections
December 2019—Heat Shrink Tubing: When Extra Protection is Needed
November 2019—Helping to Protect the Electrical Connection with a Strain Relief/Cable Gland
October 2019—Testing New Product Designs for Global Markets
September 2019—Interpower's Commitment to Environmental Responsibility with the RoHS Directive
August 2019—Adding Marketability with Accessory Power Distribution Systems
July 2019—Use a Standard Method of Measurement for Cords
June 2019—Choose the Appropriate Company-Specific Cable Specifications
May 2019—Ascertain the Correct Plug
April 2019—Power System Components Quiz
March 2019—Ferrules Can Be Used for Better Electrical Connections
February 2019—Incorporating Ferrites in Electrical Product Designs
January 2019—Designing with a Rocker Switch
2018 Connections
December 2018—Design Strategies with Fuses
November 2018—Designing with Circuit Protection
October 2018—Ingress Protection—Classifying the Degrees of Protection
September 2018—The Significance of Product Testing During Product Design
August 2018—Design, Quality, & Safety
July 2018—Simplifying the Power Entry Element with a Module
June 2018—Quality Goal: Ensure that Every Product is Safe
May 2018—The Value of Calculating Voltage Drop
April 2018—Cable Market and Safety Agency Strategy
March 2018—Meeting Electrical Needs in a Global Marketplace
February 2018—Benefits of Using IEC 60320 Components
January 2018—Secure Value by Testing Products in Advance for Global Export
2017 Connections
December 2017—Socket Strips Can Help Provide Flexibility in a Product Design
November 2017—Accessory Power—Building Equipment for Global Markets
October 2017—Designing for Compliance
September 2017—Add Value to Your Company with New Product Designs
August 2017—Differentiating Between Polarization and Non-Polarization of NEMA 1-15 Plug and Socket
July 2017—Not Safe—Daisy Chaining Power Strips
June 2017—Do You Know Where to Find...
May 2017—IEC 60320 C5 and C7 Connectors and C6 and C8 Inlets
April 2017—Designing with Specific IEC 60320 Connectors and Inlets
March 2017—Using IEC 60320 C13 Connectors and C14 Inlets in Product Designs
February 2017—Designing Products with IEC 60320 C19 Connectors and C20 Inlets
January 2017—Exporting to Global Markets
2016 Connections
December 2016—Controlling Incoming Power with Switches
November 2016—Circuit Protection: Selecting the Correct Fuse
October 2016—Choosing Between a Circuit Breaker and a Fuse
September 2016—Strain Reliefs/Cable Glands—Providing Protection to Wires and Cables
August 2016—Designing, Building, and Maintaining Hospital‑Grade Products
July 2016—Plugs and Sockets—Meeting Electrical Needs
June 2016—Choosing a Power Cord or Cord Set
May 2016—The Importance of Advance Testing
April 2016—Comparing and Contrasting North American and International Cable
March 2016— Selecting the Correct Cable
February 2016—NEMA Numbering System
January 2016—Determining Circuit Protection Within a Module
2015 Connections
December 2015—IEC 60320 Components Terminology Explained
November 2015—Country-Specific Socket Strips—Meeting Power Requirements with Minimal Connections
October 2015—The Value of Testing Products for Global Export
September 2015—An Accessory Power System Can Simplify and Open Up Opportunities for New Markets
August 2015—Hospital-Grade and Green Dot Requirements
July 2015—Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions—International and Harmonized Cable
May 2015—Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions Series—The Problem with Adapters
February 2015—Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions Series—Why Can’t I Use a NEMA 5-15 Power Cord in Other Countries?
2014 Connections
December 2014—Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions Series—A Cord Set Requires One Plug and One Connector
November 2014—Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions Series—Product Safety Approvals for Power System Components
October 2014—Interpower’s Answers to Commonly Asked Questions Series—How Can One Connector Have Two Different Amp Ratings?
September 2014—The Importance of Advance Testing Your Power System Equipment Before
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