Global Engineering Documents and NEMA Announce the Release of the Polyvinyl-Chloride Coated Rigid Steel and Intermediate Metal Conduit Standard.ROSSLYN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 1999-- NEMA NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA National Emergency Management Agency NEMA National Emergency Management Association NEMA Nottingham East Midlands Airport (UK) , the National Electrical Manufacturers Association This article is about the standards association NEMA. For other uses, see Nema. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association or NEMA is a U.S. , in cooperation with Global Engineering Documents, the world's leading distributor of industry, U.S. and international standards, announces the release of NEMA's revised Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. ) Externally Coated Galvanized gal·va·nize tr.v. gal·va·nized, gal·va·niz·ing, gal·va·niz·es 1. To stimulate or shock with an electric current. 2. Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit, RN 1-1998, standard. Available for immediate delivery through Global Engineering Documents, the RN 1 standard is used in commercial and residential construction applications. This standard covers the properties and dimensions of coatings and helps in selecting and obtaining the proper coating for added corrosion protection in various applications. Coatings included in the standard include continuous PVC exterior coatings, corrosion-resistant interior coatings, the galvanized steel conduit, galvanized steel intermediate metal conduit, threaded couplings and elbows to which they may be applied. It also describes plastic coatings applied to galvanized rigid steel conduit and galvanized steel intermediate metal conduit. "RN 1 defines the minimum requirements for PVC coated conduit, which should be included in specifications written for this product. Inclusion of these standards in the specification assures the user of receiving the highest quality product available and will prevent substitution Substitution Arsinoë put her own son in place of Orestes; her son was killed and Orestes was saved. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 32] Barabbas robber freed in Christ’s stead. [N.T.: Matthew 27:15–18; Swed. Lit. of lower quality material, which may not perform satisfactorily in corrosive corrosive /cor·ro·sive/ (kor-o´siv) producing gradual destruction, as of a metal by electrochemical reaction or of the tissues by the action of a strong acid or alkali; an agent that so acts. environments," states Chuck Hardek, vice president of sales and marketing for Perma-Cote Industries. "RN 1 standards also assure interchangeability in·ter·change·a·ble adj. That can be interchanged: interchangeable items of clothing; interchangeable automotive parts. in of product between the various brands in order to allow the user the option to switch suppliers without the need for special adapters or transition devices." About NEMA NEMA, headquartered in Rosslyn, Va., is the leading U.S. organization representing and serving electroindustry companies. About Global Engineering Documents Englewood, Colo.-based Global Engineering Documents, an IHS IHS (I.H.S.) first three letters of Greek spelling of Jesus; also taken as acronym of Iesus Hominum Salvator ‘Jesus, Savior of Mankind.’ [Christian Symbolism: Brewer Dictionary, 480] See : Christ IHS Group company, is the world's premier distributor of industry, government, U.S., international and non-U.S. national standards, specifications and other technical publications in hardcopy format. Global serves more than 60,000 customers in 120 countries. IHS Group companies also publish energy, technical, regulatory, and engineering information in various database formats. Information Handling Services, IHS Group, Global Engineering Documents and the IHS logo are registered trademarks of Information Handling Services, Inc. Registered U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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