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American National Services Institute (ANSI)
http://www.ansi.org/
This private, non-profit organization administers and coordinates U.S. volumntary standard and conformity assessment system. |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
http://www.asme.org/
This non-profit educational and technical organization serves 125,000 members worldwide. |
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SPI - The Society of the Plastics Industry
http://www.plasticsindustry.org
West is a proud member of SPI. SPI is the trade association representing one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United States. The mission of SPI is to be a world class trade association representing the entire plastics industry in a way that promotes the development of the plastics industry and enhances the public's understanding of its contributions while meeting the needs of society and providing value to its members. |
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Canadian Standards Organization
http://www.csa.ca/Default.asp?language=english
West controller products are CSA approved. The Canadian Standards Association is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace.
As a solutions-oriented organization, we work in Canada and around the world to develop standards that address real needs, such as enhancing public safety and health. Advancing the quality of life. Helping to preserve the environment. |
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Conformite Europeene
West controller products are CE approved. CE is an acronym for the French phrase "Conformite Europeene" and is similar to the UL or CSA marks of North America. Unlike UL or CSA which require independent laboratory testing, the CE mark can be applied by the manufacturer through a "self certifying" procedure that verifies that products are designed to the appropriate standards. The CE mark states that the manufacturer complies the product to be within applicable EU directives. Click here to download the West ISO 9001 (2000) Certificate (1.27MB) |
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International Organization of Standardization
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/ISOOnline.frontpage
ISO standards are voluntary. As a non-governmental organization, ISO has no legal authority to enforce their implementation. A certain percentage of ISO standards, mainly those concerned with health, safety or environment have been adopted in some countries as part of their regulatory framework or is referred to in legislation for which it serves as the technical basis. Such adoptions are sovereign decisions by the regulatory authorities or governments of the countries concerned. ISO itself does not regulate or legislate. However, although ISO standards are voluntary, they may become a market requirement, as has happened in the case of ISO 9000 quality management systems.
For businesses, the widespread adoption of International Standards means that suppliers can base the development of their products and services on specifications that have wide acceptance in their sectors. This, in turn, means that businesses using International Standards are increasingly free to compete on many more markets around the world. For consumers, conformity of products and services to International Standards provides assurance about their quality, safety and reliability. |
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NEMA Enclosure Types
http://www.nema.org/engineering/papers/enclosure.html
West controller products are NEMA rated. Your source for general information on the definitions of NEMA Enclosure Types (e.g. NEMA 1, NEMA 4X, NEMA 7, etc.). NEMA promotes safety in the manufacture and use of electrical products. |
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OSHA
http://www.osha.gov/
The mission of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of American workers. |
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FM Global Inc.
http://www.fmglobal.com
West limit device controllers are FM approved. FM Global offers worldwide industrial and commercial product certification and testing services through itsFM Approvals business unit. Recognized and respected across the globe, FM Approvals certification assures customers a product or service has been objectively tested and conforms to the highest national and international standards. |
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Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
http://www.ul.com/
West controller products are UL approved. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit product safety, testing and certification organization.
For individual product listing on the UL website, find the relevant product below for the UL number and go to the Online Tools section of the UL website.
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IHEA
http://www.ihea.org/
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) is a voluntary national trade association representing the major segments of the industrial heat processing equipment industry. Established in 1929 to meet the need for effective group action in promoting the interests of industrial furnace manufacturers. |
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DeviceNet
http://www.odva.org/
The new generation MLC9000+ bus controller from West are compatible with DeviceNet and many other popular communications protocol standards. DeviceNet is one of the world's leading device-level networks for industrial automation. In fact, more than 40% of end users surveyed by independent industry analysts report choosing DeviceNet over other networks. |
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MODBUS
http://www.modbus-ida.org
West's MLC9000™+ bus controller and our new generation +Series controller products are compatible with MODBUS and many other popular communications protocol standards. The Modbus Conformance Testing Program provides independent verification that a broad array of qualifications has been met in compliance with Modbus specifications. It provides end users with the comfort that their design and configuration process will proceed smoothly and assures suppliers that their products were developed in accordance with key Modbus criteria. |
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Profibus
http://www.profibus.com/rpa/80
The new generation MLC9000+ bus controller from West are compatible with Profibus and many other popular communications protocol standards. More than 260 manufacturers and users of the standardized PROFIBUS communication system have formed the PROFIBUS User Organization e.V. (PNO). The goal of this association is to jointly support the further technical development and implementation of this technology at an international level. The PROFIBUS user organization is a registered association with memberships of national and international companies and research institutions |
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Association of High Technology Distribution
http://www.ahtd.org
West is proud to partner with AHTD. AHTD is devoted to advocating the value of the Automation Solutions Provider (ASP) within the high tech automation channel. Much of the association's efforts are focused on creating, building, maintaining, and improving efficient, profitable, and mutually beneficial relationships between ASPs and their manufacturers. |
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Danaher Corporate Website
http://www.danaher.com/
The Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), Wests' parent, designs, manufactures, and markets industrial and consumer products in two principal businesses--Process and Environmental Controls and Tools and Components. Danaher's focus on lean manufacturing, strong brand names, proprietary technology and leading market positions has enabled it to grow faster than the industries in which it participates. |
