SCCR explained: 4 steps to calculate short circuit current ratings
Short circuit current ratings (SCCR) are a critical specification when designing industrial control panels. Determining the appropriate SCCR actually requires no calculations. Instead, there is a simple, four-step process to follow.
UL 67 vs UL 891: Panelboard & switchboard standards explained
UL 67 or UL 891? A practical comparison of panelboard and switchboard standards to help OEMs choose the right one for compliant designs.
Higher SCCR through streamlined panel design: A guide for OEMs
OEM machine builders and panel builders can achieve higher SCCR ratings with smarter design choices. Learn how removing weak links and selecting series-tested components can increase your panel's short circuit current rating.
Build America, Buy America: How OEMs can leverage BABA to expand sales opportunities
Offering BABA‑compliant designs helps electrical OEMs unlock…
Electrical standards for data center cooling systems
Data center cooling systems are a significant driver of electrical…
Cost-effective short circuit current solutions
With temperatures as high as 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit, an…
UL 1008 testing requirements and ATS ratings: A technical guide
The UL 1008 Standard for Safety – Transfer Switch Equipment…
UL 60335-2-40: What HVAC OEMs and panel builders need to know
UL 60335-2-40 is the safety standard governing HVAC and heat pump equipment using A2L refrigerants. What it covers, what it requires, and what OEMs and panel builders should verify with component suppliers.
CHIPS Act creates opportunity for panel builders
The CHIPS Act will open the floodgates of funding to increase…
UL 98 vs. UL 508 disconnect switches – Choose wisely
UL 98 or UL 508 disconnect switches? Panel builders and OEMs…
