NEMA

NEMA, or the National Electical Manufacturers Association, was created in 1926 and is dedicated to the standardization of electrical equipment. This ensures that those buying the products will have both safety and effective products. NEMA has produced a list of 500 standards that is aimed at keeping all electrical equipment safe and hazard free. There are also a number of NEMA enclosures that have to do with technical standards and the trade of products.

The NEMA enclosures section deals with metallic and non-metallic electrical equipment meant for use with electrical equipment. This means that if the enclosure is in any way attached or associated with the electrical equipment that it falls under NEMA standards. This means that the enclosures must adhere to the safety specifications set forth by NEMA.

NEMA specifications are used to ensure the public that every electrical product on the market is safe and hazard free. It also ensures that the product is somewhat safe for the environment. There are over 500 standards on the NEMA list, and more are frequently added. These standards affect products ranging from traffic lights to closed circuit television.