LAPP USA earns CSA certification

Reliably Connecting the World

CSA: A MARK OF EXCELLENCE

Regulatory agencies have programs that can provide confirmation that a manufacturer’s test equipment and procedures are the equivalent of theirs. Test verification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is an important distinction in the United States, and manufacturers who earn an equivalent credential from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) program take product validation even further. CSA SMTC (Supervised Manufacturers Testing for Certification Program) verifies the cable manufacturer’s test equipment, methods, and procedures meet the same requirements as those at CSA test facilities, demonstrating the company’s commitment to quality for the global market. Extra Assurance of Cable Quality LAPP North American Laboratory meets the stringent requirements of the CSA SMTC program. While UL has a Canadian equivalent, c(UL), the CSA mark is more broadly accepted by designers, contractors and machine builders in Canada. For many engineering professionals choosing between two competitive products, the CSA mark removes any doubt about which product has undergone the more stringent testing for reliability and safety in Canada. The LAPP USA laboratory also has to meet the latest ISO 17025 standards, which correspond to a company’s quality management systems, equipment, staff competency, and documentation. This helps to affirm that LAPP’s test equipment and procedures are identical to those of CSA, which can be a daunting task for cable manufacturers to achieve. Follow-up audits are performed biannually by CSA engineering staff, to assess laboratory equipment, calibration, procedures, personnel and documentation. This provides an extra level of quality assurance that most cable manufacturers cannot offer.

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What CSA Certification Means for Customers A company that has earned CSA certification can make certain statements about its products. When a company advertises their products as CSA certified it provides that extra level to quality commitment. So what should you do when selecting flexible cable to integrate into a system intended for use in Canada? As you discuss your requirements with the cable manufacturer, be sure to provide your cable’s necessary performance criteria – such as voltage, temperature ratings, and surrounding environment – and all regulatory approvals required. Third-party marking provides validation and credibility that a safety agency has provided their approval of the cable manufacturer’s products. Not only does the cable manufacturer go to great lengths to ensure its testing procedures and methods meet the same standards of agencies, failure to satisfy the standards can subject the company to safety issues, non-compliant product and potential lawsuits. A Demonstrated Commitment to Excellence While the UL mark is commonly used North America, in certain Canadian regions the CSA mark has a higher level of visibility. With its CSA SMTC-certified laboratory, LAPP continues to demonstrate its commitment to quality excellence in both North America and the global marketplace. When you need a cable that can withstand the various types of industrial environments, LAPP’s CSA certification verifies you can be sure that our products have been thoroughly tested to provide the highest level of quality.

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LAPP USA • T: 800-774-3539 • www.LAPPUSA.com |

LAPP Canada • T: 877-799-5277 • www.LAPPCANADA.com