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New UL 62275 Cable ties for electrical installations

New UL 62275 Cable ties for electrical installations. What is UL 62275?. It replaces the current U.S. standard UL 1565 (Positioning Devices) It is based on the international standard IEC 62275 (Cable Management Systems-Cable Ties for Electrical Installations). What is UL 62275?.

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New UL 62275 Cable ties for electrical installations

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  1. New UL 62275Cable ties for electrical installations

  2. What is UL 62275? • It replaces the current U.S. standard UL 1565 (Positioning Devices) • It is based on the international standard IEC 62275 (Cable Management Systems-Cable Ties for Electrical Installations)

  3. What is UL 62275? • It is harmonized with Canadian standard CSA C22.2 No. 62275 and Mexican standard NMX-J-623-ANCE • Establishes a scheme for standard type classifications and performance ratings

  4. Why the new UL 62275 standard? • To support global standardization • To reduce the number of separate standards • To promote high value, consistent quality and safe and efficient application • To simplify product selection based on standardized classifications and ratings

  5. When does it take effect? • Published February 12, 2010 • Manufacturers can comply with the requirements now • Completely replaces UL 1565 in February 2013

  6. How will I recognize a compliant product? • New “Type” designations • When tested by UL, the or Mark will be used, with appropriate Type designation • Additional performance ratings

  7. New UL 62275 “Types”

  8. UL 62275 Markings Type1&11 Type2&21

  9. Where can I get more information? • NEMA cable ties web page • Future “What do I need to know now?” bulletins • NEMA Application Guides • No. 1: Air-handling spaces • No. 2: Exposure to ultraviolet light • No. 3: Corrosive atmospheres • No. 4: Exposure to high or low temperatures • No. 5: Flammability and fire effects • No. 6: Mechanical properties

  10. How will my customer know about the new standard? • Scheduled NEMA communications • Cable tie manufacturer sales/marketing communications • Public standards notifications

  11. GLOSSARY • UL – Underwriters Laboratories Inc. • IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission • CSA – Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) • ANCE – Association of Electrical Standards and Certification • NEMA – National Electrical Manufacturers Association • ANSI – American National Standards Institute • NEC – National Electrical Code • NFPA – National Fire Protection Association

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