How to check if a power cord is safe and qualified?


When it comes to your daily use or business purchase, the checking safety and qualification of a power cord is extremely important. A power cord protects a person and an object from electrical hazards. Tiantai Cable has power cords that are fully qualified and have passed the safety tests.

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Check safety certifications of a power cord

The first thing to do with a power cord is to verify the safety certifications. Depending on the market, power cords are required to be certified with UL, CE, VDE, SAA, PSE, KC, and other certifications. For a power cord to be certified, the cord and the plug must have the certification marked. Tiantai Cable’s power cords are fully certified across over 20 countries, and every power cord from Tiantai has the certifications to prove it.

Examine the construction and materials used of power cable

A power cord that is qualified must have a clean surface, be free from cracks, and have no exposed wires. The conductor is made from pure and fully free copper, and the insulation of the conductor is thick and flame resistant. Poor materials can easily become deformed and is of a softer construction. Tiantai Cable only chooses the best materials so that every power cord is the best in every standard and requirement.

Testing the performance of power cords

For power cords to be safe, the rated voltage, current, and power specifications must be matched, and there should be no abnormal heating during continuous operation. Insulation must also meet standards to prevent leakage. Only professional testing can provide accurate results for the above parameters. Tiantai Cable has a policy to provide testing of the electrical parameters for each power cord produced. Tiantai Cable’s power cords perform steadily under normal working conditions.

Verification of production and quality markings on power cords

Any power cord that is qualified must have quality markings, including brand, model, and certification. All of this information must be legible, accurate, and complete. Information should also be of a type that is not prone to removal. Markings that are no better than the above constitute grounds for removal from the market. Tiantai Cable has clear marking of standards on the cables produced. Each power cord from Tiantai Cable has a complete set of identification.

Verification of warranty and quality system

Manufacturers of power cords of good quality have documented processes and controls to manage quality, and such documentation should include compliance to ISO9001 standards at the very least. Warranty and technical support should be provided by legitimate suppliers. Tiantai Cable has a policy of strict quality control at all levels of production. Tiantai Cable provides a 2-year warranty, 8 hour response time for the power cords. Tiantai Cable power cords have quality and warranty support.

Opt for reputable manufacturers for power cords

Opting for larger manufacturers helps avoid purchasing unqualified power cords. Established exporters have developed quality control systems. Tiantai Cable has been exporting for 7 years in the power cable industry. The company offers modern workshops along with professional testing facilities. Clients are assured of the safety and compliance of power cords from Tiantai Cable.

 

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