Electrical devices that are exposed to damaging environmental conditions, such as dust, water ingress, or corrosive materials require extra protection to keep internal components safe. The National Electrical Manufacturers Associa…
Electrical devices that are exposed to damaging environmental conditions, such as dust, water ingress, or corrosive materials require extra protection to keep internal components safe. The National Electrical Manufacturers Associa…
Have you ever tried to order just a few custom-molded power cords? Most manufacturers will give you a hard “No,” followed by their minimum order volume. “What the heck?” you might think. “It’s just a few power cords; shouldn’t tha…
StayOnline is excited to announce its trade show schedule for the first quarter of 2019. We will be in Booth 112 at the BICSI Winter Conference Jan. 20-24 in Orlando, Fla. We’ll also be at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M)…
There’s a new standard popping up all across the United States, but not everyone understands what it means. The U.S. is one of only three countries in the world to use the imperial system instead of switching to the metric system.…
Wouldn’t it be great if all the pieces involved in your electrical setup fit perfectly together without you ever having to problem solve? Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way, but if you know the right people, problem-solving…
More data was created in the past two years than in the entire history of humankind. Data centers have had no choice but to scramble for higher ground (or power capacity). Those that evolved now manage 10-12 kilowatts (kW) of powe…
Have you ever needed a specific product and found yourself completely overwhelmed by the variety of options? This happens all the time in the power cord industry. From gauges, amps and ratings to volts, certifications and electric…
Electrical problems were one of the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA violations in 2017. According to Consumer Safety, 400 people die each year—and another 4,000 are injured—due to electrical incidents. Why are we still strugglin…
When budgets are tight, shoppers get frugal, and the search for the best price almost always leads to the internet. With a quick Google search, you can pull up dozens of pages filled with vendors vying for your business. And when …
The best accounts are the ones that bring in substantial revenue, but don’t require much work, right? You source the customer’s power cords; they become a steady income stream for the business, and the relationship runs smoothly w…
Best case scenario, a sudden data center shutdown results in a painfully expensive problem. Worst case scenario—it sinks your business. Most data center managers and business leaders see the immediate impact of an outage; the iceb…
It’s a scenario we hope you never encounter. You’re in a hospital room. Your loved one was in a severe accident but is stable thanks to the lifesaving equipment used to monitor vitals and administer treatments. Suddenly, amid the …
Stay Online now sells C18 to C7 power cords that are UL listed. Most common PDUs in the data center have C13 inlets, but some equipment such as laptops or other low-amperage devices are built with a two-pin C8 inlet. For a time, C…
Transportation and shipping for power cords, data cables and similar types of freight can often be a hassle, especially as costs rise and profits drop. In this article, you’ll find some simple, effective tips for lowering shipping…
Happy Fourth of July from StayOnline. Our U.S. operation will be closed on Wednesday in observance of the holiday. Operations in the EU will proceed on a normal schedule. U.S. Orders placed after 3:30 PM EDT on July 3rd will be pr…
StayOnline is THE Power Cord Manufacturer. Power cords are our core competency and we can support your company's power cords needs by providing custom solutions and fast turnaround. Here is a quick rundown of what we do best. In Stock Selection With over 4500 SKUs in stock and ready to ship, you will be certain to find the power cord you need. Custom Manufacturing We can make power cords for your specific application. We hand terminate and custom mold power cords in-house. For offshore contract manufacturing, our quality control team can audit and inspect goods before they leave the factory. Quality Control All…
At StayOnline, we know the red tape so you don't have to. Does this power cord need a UL amperage flag? What's up with NSW codes when shipping to Australia? Shipping to India? Should your equipment cord carry BIS or ISI? All of th…
A power cord is a power cord, right? Not when environmental considerations are in play. There are many different types of jackets designed for stressful conditions. If you’re looking for a high-quality power cord that can perform …
When designing data centers or mapping racks, power cords are often overlooked. You can achieve significant improvements in energy consumption, data center uptime and service response times by choosing the right cord. Improper cab…
At StayOnline, we have witnessed the scourge of bad cords firsthand. In the late 1990s, we were one of the first and few online vendors to sell power cords. Since that time, low-quality cords have flooded the marketplace. Everywhe…
StayOnline’s Czech facility has moved. Chris LaRue, StayOnline’s European Operations Manager, said, “we have increased our facility size from 2,025 sqm with 2,000 sqm of warehouse space to approximately 2,244 sqm with 2,113 sqm …
Copper is a commodity traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) via its Commodity Exchange (COMEX) division and on the London Metal Exchange (LME). On the day this blog post was authored, copper had experienced a 36.13% swing from high to low value over 52 weeks of trading. As the single largest material expense in the manufacturing of electric cabling, too often manufacturers will seize the opportunity to substitute an aluminum-copper alloy and a host of copper plated metals in seeking higher profit margins. Distinguishing the authenticity of a conductor strand that is copper plated requires a simple sc…
Why does it matter if I have a counterfeit cord? Because electricity can kill, cause a shock, start a fire, slow down connected equipment, increase your electricity bill, and bring down your systems. Why are some cords so much che…
As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and that is all too true these days thanks to cheap global manufacturing and the explosion of e-commerce. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce release of 3rd Quarter 2016 E-Com…
