Worldwide export of machines and systems
European machinery engineering and worldwide exports go hand in hand.
Even those who do not export their machines today should strive to be better prepared do so in the future. Eaton Moeller provides manufacturers with equipment that already carries the kind of approvals and certifications necessary to meet the needs of today's global industrial machinery markets. In the majority of countries around the world, conformity with international standards is the sole requirement for succesful exports, since local conditions are governed by compliance with well known and established IEC standards. The European CE mark in this regard is a passport that opens doors well beyond the EU.
World market rated equipment for industrial machinery
Nearly all Moeller components from Eaton's line are world-market devices. This represents by far the most most commercially viable solution for our clients. The concept entails that a single product line carries all the necessary regulatory and certification agency marks to insure global acceptance. Typical products would include, e.g.:
- Control and signalling devices, and proximity switches
- Contactors, relays, and diverse timing and specialty function components
- Motor protective switches and overload relays
- Solid state controllers and systems
When it comes to international markets, Eaton offers a complete line of IEC compliant circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors to meet global needs. Virtually the same line, with nearly the identical dimensions and accessory selections, is available to satisfy the vastly differing requirements of the North American market. This greatly simplifies the equipment solution, since compliance with North American product standards in this regard has a more pronounced impact on overall technical ratings.
Knowledge of North American Codes and Standards simplifies the Export process
The requirements of US and Canadian based standards are markedly different. Knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code, USA), CEC (Canadian Electrical Code, Canada), as well as the set of UL 508A and NFPA 79 application standards for industrial machinery, is essential.
It is very important to understand market practices and conventions peculiar to North America in order to minimize local equipment acceptance problems. That will also be beneficial in ultimately reducing costs, saving time, and avoiding issues that could potentially be hurtful to a company's image and prestige in that market place. Before commissioning, new machinery and equipment will normally be subject to inspection and approval by local electrical inspectors (Authority Having Jurisdiction-AHJ). It is very helpful in this regard to have the equipment certified ahead of time at the manufacturing location in the country of origin by appropriate certification agencies such as UL, ETL-Intertek or CSA. In that way, most potential design errors can be caught and effectively remedied right at the source.