UL: Accelerate Market Access & Reduce Costs with Certifications for Environmental-rated Accessories for Enclosures
April 27, 2021
In the past, enclosure accessories were limited to being Recognized Components which might have required the end user to initiate additional evaluation in order to allow the use of these products. The new certification for environmental-rated accessories for enclosures utilizes the UL Listing Mark, so enclosure accessories can be installed without further evaluation.
New Listing Certification for US and Canada (FTTA/FTTA7)
This new Listing certification for enclosure accessories assists manufacturers who utilize Type or IP rated enclosures (for example, Types 3R and 4X or IP55 and IP66) in being able to use Type or IP rated enclosure accessories such as window kits, hole plugs, filter fan kits, etc. The benefits of this new Listing certification are two-fold: it is more cost efficient for manufacturers and it can also accelerate market access for end users.
Types of Listed Products
- • Bolts • Breather Vents • Drain Vents
- • External Mounting Means • Filter Fan Kits • Gasketed Screws
- • Gland Plates • Hole Seals • Overlays
- • Rain Shrouds • Sealing Washers • Ventilation Kits
- • Window Kits
New Recognition Certification for US and Canada (FTTA2/FTTA8)
This new Recognition certification for enclosure accessories assists manufacturers who utilize Type or IP rated enclosures in being able to use Type or IP rated hinging and latching accessories. This makes it possible for enclosure manufacturer end users to cost efficiently accelerate market access as there are no latching and hinging hardware corrosion protection and plastic requirements, gasket testing, and traceability issues.
The new environmental-rated accessories for enclosures certification utilizes the UL Recognition Mark and allows manufacturers of Type or IP rated enclosures to choose latching and hinging hardware that carry the same level of Type or IP rating as the enclosure itself.
Types of Recognized Products
- • 3-point Handles • Butt Hinges • Butterfly Latches
- • Captive Fasteners • Compression Latches • Concealed Hinges
- • Ear Type Hinges • L-Handles • Piano Hinges
- • Quarter Turns • Swing Handles • T-Handles
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