Learn About The Benefits Of RoHS in Cable Assemblies

In cable assembly manufacturing, one of the most important certifications is RoHS. While most people know it as manufacturing certification, many customers are unaware of the details and benefits of RoHS compliance. In order to give you a better understanding of cable assemblies, Xiaotian collected relevant information in this article and organized them.

What is RoHS?

RoHS is the European Union (EU) Directive, passed in 2003. RoHS itself is an acronym for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. It mainly involves the manufacture of different types of electronic devices. These include household appliances, lighting equipment, electronic tools, control instruments, and IT and telecommunications equipment. RoHS restricts the use of the following materials:

1) Cadmium

2) Hexavalent chromium

3) Lead

4) Mercury

5) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)

6) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)

Why is RoHS important?

As technology continues to evolve rapidly, many customers are throwing away obsolete equipment in large numbers. This has resulted in landfills being filled with hazardous materials. Highly polluted e-waste can cause mercury and lead poisoning in humans and animals. While recycling, many products still contain some harmful substances. Adopt the RoHS directive to limit the content of hazardous substances in manufacturing equipment. The aim is to reduce incidents of heavy metal poisoning and possibly even e-waste.

RoHS compliance has two main benefits:

1. Reduce heavy metal poisoning incidents: Most e-waste is shipped to factories in third world countries. Workers in these factories are most affected by lead and mercury poisoning. RoHS mandates the use of lead-free solder and components, thereby reducing the number of heavy metal poisoning cases in these factories. In addition, the health of workers and users has been greatly improved.

2. Product reliability: Most well-known electronic product manufacturers have adopted RoHS. Now, customers can ensure complete product safety. As a result, the reliability of these manufacturers and their brands has greatly increased. The popularity and sales of electronic components have increased.

As more organizations and countries adopt the directive, landfill contamination and poisoning cases will decrease. Overall, the benefits of RoHS compliance not only affect the electronics industry, but also reduce environmental pollution problems for the whole world.