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What does CA acceptance mean? |
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CSA or Canadian Standard Association is like UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a private organization, situated in Canada to develop and maintain guidelines for underwriters. CSA acceptance means that a device, system or material has been tested and certified to meet specific safety standards. Safety and warning labels are required on many electrical products including computers, televisions, household appliances, power cords and power tools. CSA testing assures that the labels are made from safe and durable materials that will remain intact on the product under regular use. CSA defines a heavy duty label or nameplate as "one intended for use in locations other than offices or dwelling units, where the label or nameplate may be subjected to more severe abrasion, exposure to oil, or harsher solvents. Typically, heavy duty labels or nameplates are required on portable tools, and on equipment used in industrial environments." CSA, unlike UL, grants acceptance by printing technology regardless of the specific printer/ink system submitted by the raw material supplier. Due to this, you will still be required to submit printed samples with your specific printer and ink system in order to obtain CSA acceptance on your finished labels. Labels that are printed conventionally before being thermal transfer printed still must be submitted to CSA for recognition of the conventional printing. |
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