What are the standards for the export of distribution boxes abroad?

The following are common standards for distribution boxes exported to some major countries and regions:

EU

CE certification: This is a compulsory certification mark for products entering the EU market, and the distribution box should meet the relevant directives and coordination standards. Mainly involves the following instructions and corresponding standards:

Low voltage directive (LVD)2014/35/EU: such as EN 61439-1 (general requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear) and EN 61010 (electrical safety standard), etc., to ensure the electrical safety of products under normal and fault conditions, including electrical insulation, grounding, electrical clearance and creepage distance.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)2014/30/EU: The product is required to work normally in an electromagnetic environment without electromagnetic interference to other equipment, and at the same time, it also has certain anti-interference ability. Relevant standards include EN 55011 and EN 55022, etc., mainly considering conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI) and anti-interference ability (EMS) of equipment.

Machinery Directive (MD)2006/42/EC: For the parts in the distribution box with mechanical moving parts or involving mechanical safety, it is necessary to meet the requirements of this directive, such as the strength of the shell, the interlocking device of the protective door, etc., in order to prevent the operators from being injured by machinery.

ROHS directive: six harmful substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and their ethers are restricted in electronic and electrical products, and the content of harmful substances in distribution box products should be ensured not to exceed the specified limit.

United States of America

UL certification: Although it is not compulsory certification, it is highly recognized in the American market, and the distribution box certified by UL is considered safer and more reliable, which is more acceptable to consumers. Different types of distribution boxes may apply different UL standards, such as UL508A standard for common electrical control cabinets.

FCC certification: If the distribution box contains electronic components or circuits, and these components will generate radio frequency energy or have an impact on radio frequency signals, FCC certification is usually required to ensure that the products meet the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission on electromagnetic compatibility, such as FCC Part 15.

Japan

PSE certification: According to the Electrical Product Safety Law, distribution boxes are controlled electrical products, and PSE certification is required for export to Japan. PSE certification is divided into specific electrical products (Class A) and non-specific electrical products (Class B). Distribution boxes generally belong to Class A, and the certification process is strict, which needs to be tested and audited by a conformity assessment agency authorized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, and products should be marked with diamond PSE logo.

Compliance with technical standards: Manufacturers and importers need to ensure that the products meet the technical standards stipulated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, including electrical safety, mechanical safety and performance requirements, such as insulation resistance, compressive strength and grounding protection.

Russia

EAC certification: The distribution box exported to Russia needs EAC certification to prove that the product meets the requirements of technical regulations of the Customs Union. The materials to be submitted for certification include CU-TR application form of Customs Union, business license, ISO9001 certificate, product specifications, technical drawings or manuals, etc. The certification process includes product testing, factory audit and other links.