1. New UL 62275 Cable ties for electrical installations

2. What is UL 62275?
It replaces the current U.S. standard UL 1565 (Positioning Devices)
It is based on the international standard IEC (Cable Management Systems-Cable Ties for Electrical Installations)

3. What is UL 62275?
It is harmonized with Canadian standard CSA C22.2 No and Mexican standard NMX-J-623-ANCE
Establishes a scheme for standard type classifications and performance ratings

4. 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

5. When does it take effect?
Published February 12, 2010
Manufacturers can comply with the requirements now
Completely replaces UL 1565 in February 2013

6. 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

7. New UL “Types”

8. UL Markings
Type1&11
Type2&21

9. Where can I get more information?
NEMA cable ties web page
Future “What do I need to know now?” bulletins
NEMA Application Guides
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

10. How will my customer know about the new standard?
Scheduled NEMA communications
Cable tie manufacturer sales/marketing communications
Public standards notifications

11. GLOSSARY 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