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Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About SCCR On Machine Nameplates

Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About SCCR On Machine Nameplates

Welcome to another blog in our ongoing series, Ask Lewis Bass! This series features actual submitted questions from companies in the industries we provide engineering safety consulting services to. Topics covered include those associated with our work in 3rd party field labeling, SEMI S2/S8/EMC/F47 testing, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering questions. Question: Hi Lewis [...]
Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) and Your Industrial Equipment

Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) and Your Industrial Equipment

What is SCCR and why is it important for industrial safety? In the current National Electrical Code, the National Fire Protection Agency made changes to the ratings of industrial machines and control panels.  Short Circuit Current Rating, or SCCR, is now a required metric for the nameplates of tools and panels carrying line current. SCCR [...]
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