Safety Standards

These standards cover electrical, fire, mechanical, and environmental safety to minimize hazards and ensure compliance. UL testing evaluates product durability, resistance, and performance under real-world conditions. Manufacturers rely on UL certifications to enhance safety, meet regulations, and gain consumer trust.

CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association)

CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association) is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. We are a leader in Standards Development and in Testing, Inspection and Certification around the world including Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia. Our mandate is to hold the future to a higher standard.

UL LLC (Underwriters Laboratories)

UL LLC (Underwriters Laboratories), founded in 1894 as the Underwriters' Electrical Bureau, is a global safety certification company based in Northbrook, Illinois. Initially part of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, it played a key role in 20th-century safety analysis. UL continues to assess and certify emerging technologies worldwide.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Founded in 1926, NEMA is an ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization made up of business leaders, electrical experts, engineers, scientists, and technicians. NEMA convenes a neutral forum for Members to discuss industry-wide concerns and objectives under a legal umbrella by trained NEMA Staff.

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC safety standards are international standards for the safety of electrical and electronic products. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) develops and publishes these standards.

National Electrical Code

The National Electrical Code (NEC) was created for the protection and safeguarding of industrial personnel and property from potential dangers associated with electrical installations. The NEC is the most superior and the preeminent electrical code in the country.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IEEE is a leading developer of industry standards, enhancing technology functionality, safety, and interoperability. Its standards create a global foundation for innovation while ensuring public safety. IEEE also supports sustainability and transforms how people live, work, and communicate.

Ingress Protection (IP)

"IP" stands for "Ingress Protection," which is a standardized rating system that measures how well an electrical enclosure protects against the intrusion of foreign objects like dust, dirt, and liquids, essentially indicating its resistance to environmental elements like water and debris; the rating is usually displayed as "IP".

Rack Unit

"RU" stands for "Rack Unit," which is a standard unit of measurement used to describe the vertical height of equipment designed to be mounted in a rack, typically in the IT industry; one RU is equal to 1.75 inches (44.45mm). So, when you see a piece of equipment listed as "2U," it means it takes up 2 rack units of space rack