What is a Power Cord used for

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What is a Power Cord used for

• By Netrack-Dubai

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Power cord Manufacturers in Dubai discover that
exporting to international markets may be
necessary for them to prosperand perhaps even to
survivegiven the current demand for electronic
equipment. There are many considerations when
designing for global markets, including the
ability to offer readily adaptable technology to
the needs of the consumer, with no
reconfiguration on their part.   Ensuring the end
user has the proper equipment to connect to their
local mains supply is one of the primary
considerations. Additionally crucial are
standards compliance and local laws. Finally,
it's crucial to pick the components for the
product design and label them in a way that makes
sense to others.   Since various people use the
same product to denote different concepts,
electrical terminology occasionally needs
clarification. Detachable or non-detachable
cords, appliance cords, cables, cable assemblies,
interconnections, and power supplies are a few
examples of the terminology that describes
connecting electrical equipment to a power
source. They can also be called connector power
cords, jumper cords, chord sets, and power cords.
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A power cord comprises a cable with an
international plug (hand-wired or moulded) on one
end, exposed conductor wires-ended conductors or
blunt/flush cut conductors on the other. The
device is directly connected to the power mains
using a power cord.   Power wires may be
permanent to the appliance or removable. To
prevent the risks associated with having a live
protruding pin, detachable leads have a female
connector at the appliance end that connects it
to the appliance. Cords may also incorporate
twist-locking features or other attachments to
avoid unintentional disconnections at one or both
ends.   Accessories like fuses for overcurrent
protection, a pilot lamp to show that electricity
is there, or a leakage current detector may be
included with a cord set. In addition, it may
include shields over the power conductors in
power cords for delicate devices or audio/video
equipment to reduce electromagnetic
interference.   The "weakest link" factor grades
a power cord or cord set. This means that the
rating for the entire assembly is determined by
the lowest-rated plug, cable, or connector, all
treated as distinct components. For instance, a
cord set with a 15A plug on a 13A cable with a
10A connector will have a 10A total rating.
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• The benefits of using power cords-
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• Customers may not realize it, but custom Power
  cord Manufacturers in Dubai can provide many
  benefits and prevent accidents.
• Power cords can eliminate the need for live wires
  in workshops and storage areas.
• External work and equipment can be powered by
  power cords instead of large lengths of cable.
• Standard cords are generally provided to factory
  workers to customize and use. It is inevitable
  that wires, plastics, and insulation will be
  wasted during the customization process. Workers
  are provided with the exact power cords they need
  for their work, thus eliminating wastage.

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