Jeff Angle
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Ericson Products earn IP69K Rating
Ericson is happy to announce that our Perma-Tite watertight wiring devices have earned the IP69K ingress protection rating! This also includes our watertight models of SmartMonitor visual diagnostic as well as Perma-Kleen antimicrobial wiring devices. The Ingress Protection (IP) rating utilizes…
What is explosion proof lighting?
Explosion proof lighting is a special type of product designed to withstand the toughest environments, specifically hazardous locations. Per Article 500 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), an area is considered a hazardous location when there are (or may be) ignitable concentrations of…
What do NEMA Enclosure Designations Mean? Ericson Has the Answer!
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Rosslyn, VA. NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers and has almost 350 members. Its members manufacture a range of products, including power transmission…
What are Hazardous Location Requirements & Why are They So Important?
Equipment used in areas where explosive concentrations of dusts or gases can be a major safety hazard. Hazardous locations like these can occur in industries like Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Sewage Treatment, Mining, Confined Spaces, and many others. Hazardous area classification is the evaluation…
