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ISO 9001:2008
Winters is a ISO 9001:2008 Corporation. ISO 9001:2008 requires an organiza-
tion to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products that meet customer
and regulatory requirements, and enhance customer satisfaction through effec-
tive application of the system, including processes for continual improvement of
the system and the assurance of conformity.
UL/ULC
Underwriters Laboratories and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada maintain a
high commitment to public safety and dedication to exceed customer expecta-
tions through continual improvement in the delivery of quality services. The
organizations develop and publish standards, classifications and specifications
for products having a bearing on fire, accident or property hazards. If a product
carries the UL mark, it means that UL found the product meeting UL’s safety
requirements. These requirements are based primarily on UL’s own published
Standards for Safety.
NACE
The National Association of Corrosion Engineers recommends practices such as
methods of selection, design, installation, maintenance or operation of material
or systems where corrosion is a factor. Some recommended practices focus on
details of construction of a corrosion control system, methods of treating the
surface of materials to reduce corrosion, requirements for using devices to
reduce corrosion, and procedures for increasing the effectiveness, safety and
economic benefits of an installation or system.
SIL 2
SIL, or Safety Integrity Level, defines the risk-reduction level or performance in a
function. In general, there are four levels of SIL: 4 being the most dependable
and 1 providing the least risk protection. SIL levels are determined based on
quantitative as well as qualitative factors.
NACE
ISO