ITC 101: Why Certifications and Compliance Marks Matter in Industrial Components
Understand what UL, CSA, cULus, cCSAus and cURus approval marks mean, how they differ from CE and ATEX, and why selecting properly certified industrial components matters across North America.
How to Start an AC Motor
ITC 101: How to Start an AC Motor Starting a 3-phase motor presents several problems, well known by designers and users of this type of equipment. Direct starting an AC motor will cause inrush current frequently higher than 5 times full-load current (FLA); the resulting high torque may produce mechanical stress on the equipment connected; […]
ITC 101: Understanding IP Ratings for Electrical Enclosures
Understanding IP Ratings for Electrical Enclosures
ITC 101: Understanding IK Ratings for Electrical Enclosures
Understanding IK Ratings for Electrical Enclosures
ITC 101: Understanding NEMA Ratings for Electrical Enclosures
Understanding NEMA Ratings for Electrical Enclosures
ITC 101: CC Fuses vs Midget Fuses
CC Fuses vs Midget Fuses
ITC 101: Cold Weather and Cable Ties
Cold Weather and Cable Ties
ITC 101: NEMA Ratings VS IP Ratings
NEMA vs IP Ratings