Certifications and Standards

DMC Power takes immense pride in the certifications we've earned and the unwavering commitment to excellence established by our standards.  Customers around the world value the dedication, meticulous work, and peace of mind that each of these certifications and quality standards imply and represent:

ISO 9001:2015: ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization consistently provides products that meet and conform to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements while enhancing customer satisfaction through the effective application of continual process improvement system.  DMC Power is certified as an ISO 9001:2015 company through March 2024.

IEEE 837: This Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard provides direction and methods for qualifying permanent connections used for substation grounding.

UL 467: This Standard applies to grounding and bonding equipment for use in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, in Canada or the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, in the United States.

UL 486A: This Standard applies to single-polarity connectors for use with all alloys of copper or aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum conductors, or all three, for providing contacts between current-carrying parts, in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, C22.1, in Canada, the National Electrical Code, NFPA-70, in the United States of America, or the Standard for Electrical Installations, NOM-001-SEDE, in Mexico

ANSI C119.4: DMC Power's Kinectrics Type certification from the American National Standards Institute covers connectors used to make electrical connections between aluminum-to-aluminum, aluminum-to-copper and copper-to-copper conductors on distribution and transmission lines. This establishes electrical and mechanical test requirements for electrical connectors.

NEMA CC 1: This National Manufacturers Association standard covers uninsulated connectors and bus supports that are made of metal and intended for use with conductors or bus made of copper or aluminum alloy and found in substation.

NEMA 107: This National Manufacturers Association standard covers the methods of measurement of radio influence voltage (RIV) of high voltage apparatus used on transmission and distribution system at line voltages.

ASTM F855: This ASTM International standard covers temporary protective grounds to be used on de-energized electric power lines & equipment.