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Product DescriptionThis is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional gaps that are missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, wandering trademarks, etc. that are either part of the original artifact or introduced by the scan. We believe that this work is culturally important, and despite its shortcomings, has chosen to bring it back to the press as part of our continued commitment to the preservation of publications worldwide. We appreciate your understanding for the shortcomings in the preservation, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. . . . Read more>>

Thoughts On African Colonization: Or an Impartial Exhibition of the Doctrines, Principles and Purposes of the American Colonization Society. Together with … Remonstrances of the Free People of Color

Product DescriptionContains the requirements for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes made with various backing materials with both sides covered with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application, and not based on this specification alone. . . . More >>

IEC 60454-3-19 Ed. 1.0 b:2003, Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes – Part 3: Specifications for individual materials – Sheet 19: … pressure-sensitive adhesive on both sides

Product DescriptionThis International Standard applies to twist-on connecting devices for connecting two or more unprepared rigid and/or flexible copper conductors having a cross-sectional area of 0,5 mm2 up to and including 16 mm2 and complying with IEC 60228, the total cross-sectional area of the connected conductors not exceeding 35 mm2. It covers low voltage circuits up to 1 000 V a. c. and 1 500 V d. c. where electrical energy is utilized for household and similar purposes. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. . . . More >>

IEC 60998-2-4 Ed. 2.0 b:2004, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes – Part 2-4: Particular requirements for twist-on connecting devices

Product DescriptionThis standard is applicable to two-pole appliance couplers for a. c. only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A, for household and similar general purposes and intended for incorporation or integration within electric appliances or other electric equipment of multi part construction for 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply which depend on the weight of the appliance to ensure correct engagement. . . . More >>

IEC 60320-2-4 Ed. 1.0 b:2005, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 2-4: Couplers dependent on appliance weight for engagement

Product DescriptionGives the requirements for industrial rigid laminated sheets for electrical purposes based on polyester resins and different reinforcements. Applications and distinguishing properties are given. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. In this revision of the IEC 60893 series of specifications, new material types have been included, changes have been made to the property requirements of some existing types, a new method for testing permittivity and dissipa. . . More >>

IEC 60893-3-5 Ed. 2.0 b:2003, Insulating materials – Industrial rigid laminated sheets based on thermosetting resins for electrical purposes – Part 3-5: … rigid laminated sheets based on polyester r