Compliance & Certification

IEC 61089 and What It Actually Requires From Aluminum Conductor Manufacturers

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IEC 61089 and What It Actually Requires From Aluminum Conductor Manufacturers

IEC 61089 is the international standard covering round wire concentric lay overhead electrical stranded conductors, which includes the aluminum conductor types most commonly used in overhead power transmission and distribution lines globally. Despite its importance as a reference for conductor specification and procurement, the specific requirements of the standard are not always well understood beyond…

RoHS Compliance for Aluminum Wire and Cable Products: What Actually Applies and What Doesn’t

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RoHS Compliance for Aluminum Wire and Cable Products: What Actually Applies and What Doesn't

The EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, universally known as RoHS, restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment sold in the European Union. For the aluminum wire and cable industry, RoHS applicability is one of those compliance questions that generates more confusion than it should, because the scope of what…