New UL 62275
Cable ties for electrical installations
What is UL 62275?
• It replaces the current U.S. standard UL
1565 (Positioning Devices)
• It is based on the international standard
IEC 62275 (Cable Management SystemsCable Ties for Electrical Installations)
What is UL 62275?
• It is harmonized with Canadian standard
CSA C22.2 No. 62275 and Mexican
standard NMX-J-623-ANCE
• Establishes a scheme for standard type
classifications and performance ratings
Why the new UL 62275 standard?
• To support global standardization
• To reduce the number of separate
standards
• To promote high value, consistent quality
and safe and efficient application
• To simplify product selection based on
standardized classifications and ratings
When does it take effect?
• Published February 12, 2010
• Manufacturers can comply with the
requirements now
• Completely replaces UL 1565 in February
2013
How will I recognize a compliant
product?
• New “Type” designations
• When tested by UL, the
or
Mark will be used, with appropriate Type
designation
• Additional performance ratings
New UL 62275 “Types”
UL 62275 Markings
Type1&11
Type2&21
Where can I get more information?
– NEMA cable ties web page
– Future “What do I need to know now?” bulletins
– NEMA Application Guides
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No. 1: Air-handling spaces
No. 2: Exposure to ultraviolet light
No. 3: Corrosive atmospheres
No. 4: Exposure to high or low temperatures
No. 5: Flammability and fire effects
No. 6: Mechanical properties
How will my customer know about
the new standard?
• Scheduled NEMA communications
• Cable tie manufacturer sales/marketing
communications
• Public standards notifications
GLOSSARY
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UL – Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission
CSA – Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group)
ANCE – Association of Electrical Standards and Certification
NEMA – National Electrical Manufacturers Association
ANSI – American National Standards Institute
NEC – National Electrical Code
NFPA – National Fire Protection Association