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FEATURE

Powering Connection and

Protection Product Confidence

with UL Ratings BY GEORGE ROBERTSON

W to be used when a manufacturer creates Recognizing safety and

When it comes to certain products, seeing
new products. Standards are set by UL
an official seal of approval makes all
sustainability standards
the difference in consumer confidence.
for different product categories to ensure
The same goes for electrical products.
methods and certain specifications and
For more than a century, Underwriter
Laboratories (UL) has helped companies products are tested based on approved UL LISTED
usage guidelines. With so many standards,
evaluate and test products, processes and it’s essential to understand what the This designation is used when the product
facilities for safety, quality and regulatory ratings mean and why they are important. passes all UL requirements under the
compliance. Components and products applicable standard. All aspects of the
that meet applicable standards and Outside Application Engineer for ABB’s product’s assembly are controlled by the
requirements carry the UL Certification Installation Products division George manufacturer. This means the connector
Mark or Badge. Robertson explains the different ratings and its appropriate application tooling are
and how they apply to connectors such designed to provide the correct compression
In addition to testing and certification, UL as terminals, splices and lugs that carry ratio and meet or exceed all testing
develops and maintains industry standards electrical current or ground faults. requirements, according to the UL standard.

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