North America introduces a new standard for the import of LED products, black plastic packaging technology "yan pressure branch"

In 2017, China's total exports of LED products to the global market amounted to nearly 10 billion US dollars, while North America accounted for most of them. The total exports in the first three quarters exceeded 2.7 billion US dollars, and the current rapid growth rate of 5%. North America is the largest market for export of our LED products. Therefore, how to export LED products in line with North American market access standards is very critical.

At present, North America has put forward new standards for electrical products exported from China to North American markets. Relevant products need to comply with relevant regulations and requirements, and must pass relevant tests in terms of safety and energy efficiency.

For example, in the withstand voltage test in the electrical product certification in North America, the standard for the 120 volt product indicator is a 1000 volt 1 minute test. When a high voltage is applied during the test, a leakage current is generated in the insulator, and when the current value suddenly increases, it is regarded as breakdown. This places demands on the insulators in the product and must be insulators with high compressive properties. As a filling material, vinyl is used as an insulator, and its dielectric strength is 23,000 volts, which is the maximum voltage it can withstand. The dielectric strength of vinyl is not broken down in this standard voltage, proving its excellent performance as an insulator.

The voltage commonly used in North America is 120V, the rated current is larger than 220V, and North American buildings are mostly wood, which is prone to fire, so the fire protection requirements for electrical products are particularly strict. For electrical products entering North America, a flame retardant test is required.

For example, the US market has several standards for the flame retardant rating of products:

1. Class B horizontal combustion test

2, 94V-0 vertical burning test

3, 94V-5 vertical burning test

4, 94VTM-0 vertical burning test

As a high-quality filling material, vinyl has passed UL's flame retardant test and its flame retardant rating has reached 94V-0. Its flash point is greater than 280 degrees Celsius. Open flames will not burn.

In terms of environmental protection requirements, the North American market also has clear requirements for entering products. For example, California has very strict standards for environmental protection. Lamp manufacturers need to submit relevant technical documents and other information to prove that the products they sell or supply in California meet the requirements of the ROHS Directive, and the harmful substances in their products. The content does not result in being banned from being sold or supplied in California. Black glue is a non-polluting physical glue that is a one-component product that distinguishes it from other chemical additives that rely on chemical additives. It does not pollute the environment during use. It has passed the test, meets ROHS standards, is non-toxic and harmless, and is environmentally safe.

As a manufacturer of vinyl, Shanghai Spock has a long history. Over the years, from the potting of ballasts, filters and other products to the current LED power supply potting, it has provided first-class quality vinyl and potting solutions for companies such as Philips, GE and Osram . 95% of ballasts in the North American market use black glue for potting. Today, many excellent domestic LED driver manufacturers have begun to use black glue for potting. Spock has grown to be the largest manufacturer of potting materials in China's vinyl market, with the exception of North America. Today's experience will also help you make money on the North American or Asian market.