UL Certification
Certification Overview:
Our company operates a state-of-the-art electrical safety testing laboratory spanning over 3500 square meters. We are accredited by UL, NEMKO, ETL, CSA, SIQ, and other certification bodies, allowing us to conduct a wide range of product certification tests directly in our own facilities. This capability gives us a significant advantage in UL, CE, GS, and other product certification and testing services, ensuring our clients successfully navigate UL, CE, GS certification processes at reasonable costs, thereby facilitating smooth export orders.
Detailed Description
What is UL Certification?
UL stands for Underwriter Laboratories Inc., the abbreviation of Underwriter Laboratories Inc. UL Safety Testing Laboratory is the most authoritative in the United States and one of the largest private organizations engaged in safety testing and certification worldwide. It is an independent, non-profit professional institution conducting tests for public safety. UL employs scientific testing methods to study and determine the extent of harm or lack thereof posed by various materials, devices, products, equipment, and buildings to life and property. UL develops, publishes, and distributes corresponding standards and materials aimed at reducing and preventing losses to life and property. UL also conducts factual research activities. In short, UL primarily engages in product safety certification and operational safety certification, with the ultimate goal of ensuring products in the market meet a certain safety standard, contributing to the assurance of personal health and property safety. As a means to eliminate international trade technical barriers, UL also plays an active role in promoting the development of international trade.
UL was founded in 1894, initially relying on funds provided by the fire insurance sector to sustain its operations. It wasn't until 1916 that UL became fully independent. Over nearly a century of development, UL has become a globally renowned certification body, equipped with a comprehensive organizational management system, standard development, and product certification procedures. UL is governed by a board of directors composed of representatives from safety experts, government officials, consumers, educators, utilities, insurance, and standards departments. The daily operations are managed by a president and vice presidents. Currently, UL has five laboratories in the United States and is headquartered in Northbrook, a northern suburb of Chicago. Additionally, UL has laboratories in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
UL Testing Capabilities
Our company operates a 3500+ square meter electrical safety testing laboratory accredited by UL, NEMKO, ETL, CSA, SIQ, and other certification bodies. We have the capability to directly conduct a significant number of product certification tests in our own laboratory. Therefore, we have a strong advantage in UL, CE, GS, and other product certification and testing services, ensuring clients successfully navigate UL, CE, GS certification processes at reasonable costs, thereby facilitating smooth export orders.
In general, agencies applying for UL, CE, GS, and other product certifications must send their enterprise samples abroad for testing, a process that typically takes at least 2-3 months. If a product fails testing, certification times can be extended, and costs increased. However, we can complete the required testing directly in our laboratory, eliminating the need to send samples abroad. This capability saves a significant amount of certification time, significantly increases the likelihood of passing, and avoids the phenomena of repeat testing, duplicate fees, and delays. This witnessed testing method is increasingly accepted by many enterprises, including General Electric (GE), Emerson, All-Line, Ningbo Linsheng, Zhejiang Wolong, and many others who have successfully obtained product certifications in this manner.
Here are the specific benefits:
1. Eliminates the cost of mailing enterprise samples. Compared to sending samples abroad for testing, it greatly reduces testing time.
2. Pre-testing can be conducted at our company before official testing, greatly improving the pass rate of testing.
3. If a problem occurs with the product, immediate rectification can be undertaken, with resending of samples for re-testing without additional testing costs, and when necessary, design change suggestions can be provided.
4. All tests are conducted in our laboratory, with our engineers handling the entire process. Enterprises can send technical personnel to participate and observe, making testing convenient and transparent.
UL Authorization
ZICS is currently authorized by UL to witness test the following UL standards and their corresponding CSA standards:
UL 153, Portable luminaires
UL 496, Lampholders
UL 935, Fluorescent ballasts
UL 1598, Luminaires
UL 1786, Nightlights
UL 1993, Energy-saving lamps
UL 20, General-use snap switches
UL 244A, Solid-state controls for appliances
UL 355, Cord reels
UL 486A-B, Wire connectors
UL 498, Attachment plugs and receptacles
UL 498A, Current taps
UL 507, Fans, ventilators, and range hoods
UL 508, Industrial control equipment
UL 514A, 514B, 514C, 514D, Metallic and non-metallic outlet boxes, Metallic and non-metallic conduit fittings, etc.
UL 745, Portable electric tools
UL 773A, Non-industrial luminaires photocell switches
UL 778, Pumps
UL 817, Power supply cords and cord sets
UL 873, Temperature-indicating and regulating equipment
UL 917, Time switches
UL 962, Household and commercial furnishings
UL 1004, UL 2111, Motors
UL 1059, Terminal blocks
UL 1310, Class 2 power units
UL 1082, UL 1083, UL 1026, Kitchen appliances
UL 1363, Relocatable power taps
ZICS can also test products according to the following standards:
UL 94, Flammability of plastic materials for parts in devices
UL 746A, Polymeric materials - Short-term property tests
UL 746C, Polymeric materials - Use in electrical equipment evaluations
UL 62, Flexible cord and cable
UL 444, Communications cables
UL 758, Internal wiring
UL 1054, Special use switches
IEC 60745, Electric tools series standards
IEC 60335, Household appliances series standards
IEC 60730, Automatic electrical controls series standards
And others...
Training Services:
Our company has multiple engineers with extensive experience in product safety certification, familiar with various safety standards and performance of exported electrical products, and capable of providing various technical training services to clients. Mainly including: product safety knowledge training, product certification standard discussions, test experiment troubleshooting, dynamic communication of UL certification standards, etc.
Our training aim is to provide clients with value-added services they need. For old customers, we will offer discounted or even free prices. We welcome inquiries from new and old customers by phone or email to propose training needs, and we will treat every customer's inquiry seriously.
Standard Translation:
Our company has multiple engineers with extensive experience in product safety certification, not only familiar with various safety standards and safety performance of exported electrical products, but also proficient in English, Japanese, German, and other listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. They can proficiently, quickly, and accurately translate various foreign and domestic standards and technical documents. If clients have such needs, they can contact our marketing department. We will arrange personnel familiar with related products and technologies to be responsible for translation, ensuring that your documents arrive accurately and timely in your hands.
Product Design:
Our company has been engaged in product safety certification for a long time. Product certification engineers have accumulated a wealth of product safety knowledge and product safety technology, and are very familiar with product structures. At the same time, we have close contact and communication with foreign engineers and customers, and can promptly understand the product trends in foreign markets. Our company can design and develop products that fully comply with UL, CE, GS safety certification standards according to customer needs, combining international market trends. This includes product drawing design, mold development, sample production, UL/CE/GS certification, and other comprehensive services.
Supplier/Customer Inquiry:
Our company has information on domestic and foreign manufacturers certified by UL, which can quickly and accurately help customers find UL-compliant component suppliers, greatly speeding up customer product development and production progress, and effectively reducing costs for customers. Similarly, as a manufacturer of UL-certified components, you can also query corresponding customer information through our database, taking the lead and seizing business opportunities.
Sample Pre-testing:
Our company has a laboratory of more than 3500 square meters, accredited by international renowned certification bodies such as UL, NEMKO, VDE, INNOVA, and SIQ (witness testing), and is also applying for CNAL national laboratory accreditation. Our laboratory is equipped with a large number of advanced testing equipment, and our laboratory personnel are familiar with various testing standards and possess proficient testing skills. Therefore, we can provide customers with various pre-testing services or commissioned testing services to help customers understand the safety performance of their products, so as to further improve and enhance them.
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