Purchasers and buying agents for electronic product corporations need the secrets – the inside scoop on sourcing vital wire and cable supplies and who to steer clear of
Quotations: The Basic Requirements For Successful CSA & UL Certified Electrical Cables and Harnesses
It is a known fallacy that different countries around the world use different limits, certifications and safety devices on electrical products that may or may not be legal and certifiable in other regions such as North America where advanced auditing, safety protocols and devices have been created as a result of dangerous products being audited and made safe.
Other certifications sometimes contrast with CSA and UL requirements so machines and devices adhering to other markets need to be readdressed when that product enters the North American Market.
Wire Quality: Common Issues Found During Production
Wire mills around the world each manufacture wire with a variety of requirements and certifications governing their quality. In North America, you will most often see the markings of CSA and/or UL as well as markings specific to industries like automotive and aerospace such as SAE, CE, MIL-XXX etc. depending on application.
Every performance characteristic about a wire is defined within the certifications like maximum operating voltage, flame retardance and burn characteristics, temperature tolerances, insulation thicknesses, platings on conductors.
Wire Characteristics: How To Read Inkjet Markings On Wire
Knowing what the markings mean on registered wire gives you an advantage when dealing with any electrical system. The characteristic information printed on the wire provides a ton of detail about the circuit it is connected to, as well as providing traceability through the supply chain for where the wire came from. These markings define what the wire can be used for, its physical limitations like fire ratings, pliability, compositions, registered file numbers for wire use, wire gauge and more! A telltale sign that you are purchasing registered, high quality wire is that is will always come with printed markings. …