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Understanding NFPA 79

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NFPA-79 is the electrical standard that has been developed by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA) and is "intended to minimize the potential hazard of electrical shock and electrical fire hazards of industrial metalworking machine tools, woodworking machinery, plastics machinery and mass produced equipment, not portable by hand."

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Coiled Cords and Cables
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Cable Assemblies
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Video cables are used for the transmission of video signals, including monochrome, composite and component color video signals. 
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