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What IP & NEMA ratings are meant for submersion? Enclosures rated for temporary submersion should meet NEMA 6 or IP67 requirements to be considered safe for use. Enclosures rated for...

What is UL Listed? You’ve probably seen a little black logo on a home appliance, electrical device or industrial equipment of some sort, with the letters “UL”. UL stands for...

UL 94 vs. UL 746C Flammability Testing Standards: UL 94: The UL 94 regulation describes the test for evaluating and classifying the ignition characteristics of plastic materials. These requirements cover...

What are IP ratings? IP or Ingress Protection is a rating system published by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) for electrical and electronic enclosures. IP codes classify the level of protection an enclosure...

What are IK Ratings? IK ratings are an international classification that indicate the degree of protection provided by electrical enclosures against external mechanical impacts. IK ratings are defined as IK00...

What are UL-94 flammability ratings? UL-94 flammability ratings are testing standards developed by Underwriters Laboratories to measure the flammability characteristics of plastic. There are six UL 94 specified flame classifications...