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Russian Approval Goes from GOST to EAC

Russian Approval

In early 2013 the Russian approval, GOST R, came to an end and was no longer being issued. The new certification for Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan is the Customs Union Technical Regulation (EAC). The Customs Union was started in 2010 to make it easier to transport goods in and out of the 3 countries.

The CU TR certification by EAC and declarations will be the new standard for the 3 countries. An EAC logo will now be displayed. This new single certification can be used to replace GOST R, GOST K and STB. Quail Electronics‘ power cords, such as the 8510 series, is currently displaying the EAC marking.

Understanding North American Cord Markings

Power cords come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on the functionality, they can be used from powering standard household devices to large-scale applications in enterprise or hospital settings. Knowing only the plug type and length of your power cord, however, gives a marginal grasp of your overall powering demands.

Even a technophile would agree that understanding the inner workings of electronic components can be quite complicated. This is also true in the power cord industry. Etched into our cord jackets display markings that refer to several characteristics that embody the powering solution to keep your products powered seamlessly. In an effort to explicate Quail’s worldwide-leading products, we have presented an exposition Continue reading Understanding North American Cord Markings

MD&M West 2014 Wrap-Up

After a gasp for rejuvenation, our team of seasoned marketing and sales members returned upstate from the Medical and Design Manufacturers West 2014 convention in Anaheim, California.

Quail’s demonstration booth was plentiful of our top-of-the-line products on display. The Auto-Lock™ system is the industry’s most secure solution for safeguarding all power cord connections. Given the positive acclaim from our Auto-Lock™ series, Continue reading MD&M West 2014 Wrap-Up

Rockin and Rollin at NAMM 2014!

At Quail Electronics, our passion is providing a comprehensive power cord solution for customers. Our broad-based clientele includes the consumer market, enterprise, construction, hospitals, and much more. An unsung (pardon the pun) niche we also cater to is the music industry. For the music professional, our top-of-the-line products provide the quality and industry-grade reliability to meet the most rigorous tour demands. Continue reading Rockin and Rollin at NAMM 2014!

I come from a land down under – the great wall – socket

“Paper or plastic?” We’ve all been asked this paradoxical quandary at the checkout counter. Both are similar in nature, and serve the same purpose. However, both are mutually exclusive, and derive from different materials. Yet, either solution offers strikingly similar functionality.

This is also true in the power cord industry. As a worldwide leader in power cord configurations, Quail provides scores of North American and international combinations to fulfil your home or office’s electrical solutions. Two power cord configurations from cross-continental hemispheres in particular may appear identical in design, yet are fraternal in operation. After all, everybody knows you don’t play ping pong with a boomerang.

The Australian three-blade conductor power cord mirrors its Chinese three-pronged equivalent for domestic or industrial power cord configurations. Despite their similar architecture, the primary difference is the Australian model features insulated live and neutral blades. Continue reading I come from a land down under – the great wall – socket

MD&M West Anaheim Expo

Hospitals are the unsung heroic establishments of the world. Doctors, nurses, and many other health practitioners operate in high-stress environments daily, sometimes through all hours of the night, providing an admirable service to those whose health are vitally overcoming mental and physical adversity. Whether it be breathing apparatuses, heart monitors, or surgical devices, stable power is vital in the medical device field for saving lives. Read our blog post on hospital grade lighted power cords and how they become “green dot” approved, a medical industry proprietary standard from rigorous durability and conductivity evaluations by Underwriters Laboratories to assure peak performance to meet the most durable demands. Continue reading MD&M West Anaheim Expo

CES 2014

Quail Electronics is proudly in attendance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada through January 10. The exposé features over 3,000 vendors, expecting to draw in over 150,000 attendees. CES is renowned for showcasing technological trends. This year’s most highly-anticipated prototypes include: wearable technology, 3D printing, biometric fitness devices, as well as ultra-High Definition curved displays the size of a motor van. While vendors are demonstrating the array of leading-edge tablets, ultrabooks, TVs and cameras wired for the inner technophile in all of us, CES promises to be the premiere exhibition for this year’s high-powered devices. Continue reading CES 2014

Holiday Safety: Outdoor Decorations

Now that the inside of your house is ready go, time to tackle the outside! There are several mistakes that people often make, and Quail Electronics wants to make sure none of those happen!

We’ve said it a million times, but we’ll say it again. Check to make sure all the wires of your lights are not frayed. It may seem basic, but it’s something that can be overlooked and lead to a major fire hazard. Christmas lights aren’t made to last a long time. Also, perform a test run of your lights. Plug them in briefly to an outlet to check if any lights are burn out. Mark the ones that are burn out with a small piece of masking tape. Then unplug the lights before replacing the bulbs. Continue reading Holiday Safety: Outdoor Decorations

Holiday Safety: Indoor Decorations

I love the holiday season. I love the holiday coffee cups, the constant barrage of Christmas carols, and the gentle wafting smell of pine. But while it’s easy to want to dive right into decorations, I always have to pause and review holiday electrical safety. Part one will cover ways to keep your decorations inside your home festive and safe, while part two will review outdoor electrical safety. Continue reading Holiday Safety: Indoor Decorations

25th Anniversary Celebration

On November 23^rd, Quail Electronics celebrated its 25^th anniversary with a festive event in Walnut Grove at the Grand Island Mansion. It was a wonderful evening full of dinner, dancing, and delight. We’d love to share these pictures with you to show how great our employees are.

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Russian Approval