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Product Approvals Ltd is a consulting engineering practice specialising in helping electronics companies with obtaining product safety approvals, for example CE marking for the European market and nationally recognised testing laboratory (NRTL) marking for the North American market using third-party agencies such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Here are some further benefits to you of using my services:
- Completely impartial advice aimed at helping you fulfill your specific product approvals requirement.
- An in depth understanding of the unique requirements for electronic products
- An emphasis on tailoring a solution to your unique needs.
- A hands-on approach if that's what you need.
- Over 10 years experience in obtaining UL safety certifications.
- Knowledge of standards including UL 508C Power conversion equipment, UL 840 Insulation co-ordination, UL 50 Enclosures for electrical equipment, UL 746 Polymeric material use in electrical equipment, UL 1449 Transient voltage surge suppressors, EN 61800-5-1 Electrical power drive systems, EN 50178 Electronic equipment for use in power installations, EN 60529 IP codes, NEMA-250 Enclosures for electrical equipment, Canadian standard CSA C22.2 No. 14 Industrial Control Equipment etc.
- Determination of optimal product certification routes.
- Additional flexible resource as and when you need it.
- A means of staying up-to-date with current legislation affecting electronics equipment.
- Design reviews - on site - or by web conferencing.
- Custom-written design guidelines
John Showell MSc MIET CEng