{"id":165,"date":"2020-02-20T08:43:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T14:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kasacontrols.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2022-04-21T16:00:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T21:00:35","slug":"creating-a-ul508a-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kasacontrols.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/20\/creating-a-ul508a-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a UL508a Panel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to finding industrial control panel solutions,\nthe world of standards, requirements and desires is often a murky one \u2013 many\noptions exist, and it\u2019s important to be clear on exactly what will work best\nfor you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the key differentiators is standard vs. UL508a listed\npanels, particularly when it comes to having a panel built to a UL508a\nstandard. While not required by law, taking the extra time to ensure you get a UL508a\npanel enclosure can save you money over the lifespan of the panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How? Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Defining UL508a<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, when a panel is created to meet UL508a, it means the designing engineer has thoroughly researched and vetted each part of the panel to make sure it\u2019s been appropriately tested by Underwriter\u2019s Laboratory (UL) and that it meets UL\u2019s safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a UL508a panel, that extra due diligence should result\nin an end product that ensures the panel will be safe for those around it under\na fault condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saving You Money<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though UL508a is often associated with its higher up-front\ncost, the extra step of ensuring your panel meets the standard can save you\nmoney down the line, particularly in insurance costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your insurance company knows your panel is UL508a listed,\nit can be sure that the panel meets safety requirements and is far less likely\nto result in an accident, resulting in lower premiums for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also trim costs surrounding part replacement and\nfailure \u2013 that extra attention to detail at the front end of the process\nresults in reliable, easy-to-find parts that can save you a headache later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Other Standards\nExist?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UL508a is far from the only standard to be considered when building an industrial control panel \u2013 in particular, NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) and NFPA 79 (the national specification for industrial machinery) are also critical considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, the NFPA 70 standard deals with the installation\nof electrical equipment, not the design. Its purpose is to ensure that the\nelectrical contractor installing your panel remains safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NFPA 79, on the other hand, outlines specifications for\nindustrial machinery like color codes, labeling requirements, proper mounting\nand more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These standards are important to understand when it\u2019s time\nfor a new industrial panel, as NFPA 70 has been adopted in all 50 states, and\nNFPA 79 is the national standard for industrial machinery and provides valuable\nauthentication of safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let Kasa\u2019s Expertise\nGuide Your Panel Creation Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As Kasa, we can leverage our industry-leading expertise to provide you with a safe, quality panel that meets all your requirements and desired standards, from NFPA 70 and 79 to UL508a and UL698a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We understand how critical attention to detail is, which is\nwhy we take the time to ensure every panel we make is meticulously organized\nand labeled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We select components from a wide variety of quality vendors,\noffering you the best experience and end product possible, and can ship your\npanel anywhere in the world safely and efficiently. \n\nIf you\u2019re ready to\nput your panel build in the hands of the experts, save money and find peace of\nmind, contact us today at kasacontrols.com\/contact\/<\/a>.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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