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      <title>Bearing Part Number Guide: SKF, NSK, FAG Decoded</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Learn to decode any bearing part number from SKF, NSK, FAG, or Timken. Covers ISO bore codes, dimension series, and the suffix translation table across brands.</description>
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      <title>DIN Rail Dimensions: TS 35, TS 32, TS 15 Chart</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Complete DIN rail dimension reference: TS 35x7.5, TS 35x15, TS 32, and TS 15 profiles with metric/inch values, material options, and device compatibility per EN 60715.</description>
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      <title>ETIM Classification: How the Data Model Actually Works</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Learn how ETIM's EC/EF/EV code system encodes products. See a real classified MCB record and the three steps to start classifying your electrical catalog.</description>
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      <title>ETIM vs UNSPSC vs eClass: Which Standard You Need</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>See how the same contactor looks in ETIM, UNSPSC, and eClass. Learn which standard your trading partners require and when you need more than one.</description>
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      <title>NEMA Motor Frame Size Chart: T-Frame Dimensions</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Decode NEMA T-frame numbers in seconds: first two digits ÷ 4 = shaft height in inches. Complete dimensions, C-face bolt data, and IEC cross-reference with swap warnings.</description>
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      <title>NPT Thread Dimensions: 1/16 to 4 Inch Reference</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Complete NPT thread dimensions from 1/16 to 4 inch per ASME B1.20.1. OD, TPI, pitch diameter, and engagement values. The nominal size isn't the OD.</description>
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      <title>ETIM EC000042: Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/etim-ec000042-miniature-circuit-breaker</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ETIM class EC000042 for MCBs: key features, EF codes, a worked example with real values, and the classification mistakes that fail validation.</description>
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      <title>ETIM EC000047: Channel Cable Tray</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/etim-ec000047-channel-cable-tray</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ETIM class EC000047 for channel cable trays: key features, dimension and load EF codes, a worked example, and common mistakes in cable management classification.</description>
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      <title>ETIM EC000141: Contactor</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ETIM class EC000141 for power contactors: key features, EF codes for coil voltage and AC-3 ratings, a worked ABB AF16 example, and classification mistakes that break filters.</description>
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      <title>ETIM EC001364: LED Luminaire</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ETIM class EC001364 for LED luminaires: key features for luminous flux, color temperature, and CRI, a worked Philips WT120C example, and classification mistakes that hurt lighting searches.</description>
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      <title>ETIM EC001590: Switch (Residential)</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ETIM class EC001590 for residential switches: key features, wiring and mounting EF codes, a worked example, and the boundary with push-buttons and dimmers.</description>
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      <title>ETIM EC001744: Downlight, Spot, and Floodlight</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ETIM class EC001744 for downlights, spots, and floodlights: key features, beam and output EF codes, a worked example, and the line between EC001744 and EC002892.</description>
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      <title>ETIM EC002557: Cable Gland</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ETIM class EC002557 for cable glands: key features for thread type, clamping range, and IP rating, a worked Lapp SKINTOP MS-M 20x1.5 example, and common classification errors.</description>
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      <title>ETIM EC002892: Ceiling and Wall Luminaire</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ETIM class EC002892 for ceiling and wall luminaires: key features, lighting EF codes, a worked example, and how to distinguish it from EC001744 downlights.</description>
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      <title>IP44 Rating Explained: Object and Splash Protection</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What IP44 means, how IEC 60529 tests it with a 1mm wire probe and splash water, which indoor products carry it, and where IP54 or IP65 takes over.</description>
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      <title>IP54 Rating Explained: The Indoor Industrial Baseline</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What IP54 means, how IEC 60529 tests dust protection and splash resistance, which products use it, and when to upgrade to IP65 for outdoor or washdown areas.</description>
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      <title>IP65 Rating Explained: Dust-Tight and Jet-Proof</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What IP65 means, how it's tested under IEC 60529, which products carry it, and when you need IP66 or IP67 instead. Quick reference for catalog and spec teams.</description>
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      <title>IP67 Rating Explained: Dust-Tight and Submersion-Proof</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What IP67 means, the IEC 60529 immersion test at 1m for 30 minutes, which products need it, and why you might also need IP65 for jet protection.</description>
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      <title>IP68 Rating Explained: Continuous Submersion, Variable Depth</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What IP68 means, why two IP68 products can have wildly different depth ratings, which products need it, and how to read the fine print in datasheets.</description>
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      <title>Your Distributor Just Asked for ETIM Data. Now What?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What ETIM is, what your distributor actually needs, what good looks like, and the fastest way to get there. A practical guide for manufacturers.</description>
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      <title>GTIN Check Digit Excel Formula: Validate Barcodes</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/gtin-check-digit-formula-in-excel-calculate-validate-barcodes</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Copy-paste Excel formulas to calculate and validate GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, and GTIN-14 check digits. Plus: how to fix the leading-zero corruption problem.</description>
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      <title>ATEX Zone Classification: Zone-to-Category Reference</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/atex-zone-classification-zone-to-category-reference</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Map ATEX zones 0/1/2/20/21/22 to equipment categories and EPLs. Decode markings like Ex II 2G Ex d IIB T4 Gb with real examples.</description>
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      <title>BSP Thread Dimensions in mm: Complete Reference Tables</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BSPP and BSPT thread dimensions from 1/8 to 4 inch. Major OD, pitch diameter, minor diameter, tolerances, and gauge plane data per ISO 228-1 and ISO 7-1.</description>
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      <title>IES File Format: Every Line Explained (LM-63-2002)</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/ies-file-format-every-line-explained-lm-63-2002</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Line-by-line breakdown of the IES photometric file format. What each field means and the 5 errors that cause DIALux and AGi32 failures.</description>
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      <title>IP Rating Chart: IEC 60529 Codes with Test Conditions</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Full IP rating reference with IEC 60529 test conditions. Digits 0-6 and 0-9K, supplementary letters, and why IP68 depth varies by manufacturer.</description>
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      <title>Common Barcode Errors in Supplier Feeds</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/common-barcode-errors-in-supplier-feeds</link>
      <guid>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/common-barcode-errors-in-supplier-feeds</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A practical guide to catching and fixing barcode errors in supplier feeds: wrong check digits, truncated GTINs, spaces, and UPC-12 vs EAN-13 confusion.</description>
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      <title>Common ETIM Namespace Errors in BMEcat Files</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/common-etim-namespace-and-mandatory-field-errors</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>10 most common ETIM BMEcat errors with XML examples and fixes. Namespace mismatches, missing mandatory fields, boolean format, code formats, and more.</description>
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      <title>EA vs PCE vs C62: Unit Code Mistakes in BMEcat</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/common-rec-20-mistakes-in-bmecat-and-edi</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Common Rec 20 unit code errors in BMEcat and EDI. The piece code problem (EA vs C62), wrong metric abbreviations, and how to fix them before your file gets rejected.</description>
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      <title>How to Standardize RAL Colors in Your Catalog</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/how-to-standardize-ral-color-values</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Fix RAL color data quality issues in your electrical product catalog. Normalize formats, validate codes, handle hex approximations, and build clean faceted search.</description>
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      <title>How to Identify an IEC 60309 Plug</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Identify IEC 60309 industrial plugs by color, markings, pin count, and housing size. Cross-reference tables and wiring diagrams for common configurations.</description>
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      <title>How to Identify a Thread from Diameter and Pitch</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/playbooks/how-to-identify-thread-from-diameter-and-pitch</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Step-by-step thread identification from diameter and pitch measurements. Tools, technique, cross-reference tables for NPT, BSP, and Metric threads.</description>
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      <title>How to Validate ECLASS in BMEcat 2005</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/playbooks/how-to-validate-eclass-in-bmecat</link>
      <guid>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/playbooks/how-to-validate-eclass-in-bmecat</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Step-by-step ECLASS BMEcat 2005 validation: IRDI formats, property existence checks, unit validation, and enum verification against ECLASS 16.0 reference data.</description>
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      <title>How to Validate an ETIM XML Export</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/playbooks/how-to-validate-etim-xml-export</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Validate BMEcat XML with ETIM classification step by step. XSD checks, mandatory field rules, common errors, and fixes to avoid distributor file rejections.</description>
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      <title>How to Validate Photometric Files for PIM</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/playbooks/how-to-validate-photometric-files-before-upload</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Validate EULUMDAT and IES photometric files step by step. Structural checks, metadata quality, flux consistency, and common errors to fix before upload.</description>
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      <title>CENELEC HD 361 Cable Codes: Read H07V-U</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/cenelec-cable-designation-explained</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Decode CENELEC HD 361 harmonized cable designations. Every position explained: voltage, insulation, sheath, conductor. Examples for H07V-U, H05VV-F, H07RN-F.</description>
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      <title>GTIN vs EAN vs UPC: What Data Teams Must Know</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/gtin-vs-ean-vs-upc</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Understand the differences between GTIN, EAN, and UPC barcodes. Learn which numbering system applies to your electrical product catalog and how they interrelate.</description>
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      <title>How to Read an ATEX Marking: Practical Guide</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/how-to-read-an-atex-marking</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Read an ATEX marking step by step. Every component from the Ex symbol to temperature class explained, with real marking examples for electrical equipment.</description>
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      <title>IEC 60309 Plug Colors and Clock Positions Explained</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/iec-60309-color-and-clock-positions-explained</link>
      <guid>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/iec-60309-color-and-clock-positions-explained</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>IEC 60309 color codes, clock positions, and voltage assignments. Full reference table for industrial CEE plugs and sockets from 16A to 125A.</description>
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      <title>IES vs LDT: Photometric File Formats Compared</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/ies-vs-ldt-photometric-files</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare IES and LDT (EULUMDAT) photometric file formats: structure, data content, regional usage, and validation. What lighting product data teams need to know.</description>
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      <title>IK Ratings Explained: Impact Protection Codes</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/ik-rating-explained</link>
      <guid>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/ik-rating-explained</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Learn how IK impact ratings work, from IK00 to IK10. Understand joule values, test methods, and when to specify IK ratings for electrical enclosures and luminaires.</description>
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      <title>IP Ratings Explained: Read IP54, IP65, IP67</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/ip-rating-explained</link>
      <guid>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/ip-rating-explained</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Learn how to read IP ratings for electrical products. Understand both digits, optional letters, and what common ratings like IP54, IP65, IP67 actually mean.</description>
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      <title>NEMA Enclosure Types: A Complete Guide</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/nema-enclosure-types-explained</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Complete guide to NEMA enclosure types from Type 1 to Type 13. Understand which types are indoor, outdoor, hazardous location, and how they map to product data.</description>
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      <title>UNECE Rec 20 Unit Codes: Complete Reference</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/unece-rec-20-unit-codes-explained</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>UN/CEFACT Rec 20 unit codes for product data: most common codes for electrical and industrial products, BMEcat usage, EDI, and how to avoid typical mistakes.</description>
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      <title>What is a CAS Number? Chemical Identifiers</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/what-is-a-cas-number</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Learn what CAS numbers are, how they work, their check digit format, and where they appear in product data for chemical compliance and safety data sheets.</description>
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      <title>What is a GLN? Location Numbers for EDI</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/what-is-a-gln</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Learn what a GLN is, how it works, where it appears in product data and EDI, and why electrical distributors need to validate GLN numbers in their systems.</description>
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      <title>ECLASS IRDI: Format, Structure, and Validation</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/what-is-an-eclass-irdi</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>ECLASS IRDI format explained: class, property, unit, and value identifiers. How the 0173-1#XX-XXX999#999 structure works. Validation rules and real examples.</description>
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      <title>ETIM in BMEcat: A Technical Guide</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/glossary/what-is-etim-in-bmecat</link>
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      <description>Learn how the RAL Classic color system works, its numbering ranges, common industrial color codes, and why standardizing RAL values matters for product catalogs.</description>
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      <title>SVHC Candidate List: REACH Compliance Guide</title>
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      <description>Understand the SVHC Candidate List under EU REACH: what SVHCs are, how substances are added, Article 33 duties, and what this means for electrical product data.</description>
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      <title>16A Blue vs 32A Red: IEC 60309 Connectors</title>
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      <description>Compare 16A blue and 32A red IEC 60309 connectors. Specifications, pin configurations, use cases, and how to catalog them correctly.</description>
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      <title>ATEX vs IECEx: Explosion Protection Compared</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare ATEX and IECEx explosion protection certification systems. Understand the differences in markings, scope, and when each applies for electrical equipment.</description>
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      <title>CAS vs EC Number: Which Identifier to Use</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare CAS and EC numbers for chemical substance identification. Learn which identifier is required for REACH, SDS documentation, and product compliance data.</description>
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      <title>ECLASS vs ETIM for Distributor Catalogs</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare ECLASS and ETIM for distributor catalogs. Structure, identifiers, industry focus, data pool requirements, and practical guidance on when to use each system.</description>
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      <title>GLN vs GTIN: GS1 Identifier Types Explained</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare GLN and GTIN identifiers. Learn what each identifies, when to use which, and how they work together in product data management and EDI transactions.</description>
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      <title>H05VV-F vs H07RN-F: Which Cable for Your Application?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare H05VV-F and H07RN-F cables: construction, voltage rating, insulation, applications, and how to catalog them. The two most common flexible cable types.</description>
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      <title>IK08 vs IK10: When Impact Protection Matters</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/comparisons/ik08-vs-ik10</link>
      <guid>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/comparisons/ik08-vs-ik10</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare IK08 (5 joules) and IK10 (20 joules) impact protection ratings. Learn when to specify each for luminaires, enclosures, and electrical equipment.</description>
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      <title>IP54 vs IP65 vs IP67: Which Rating Fits?</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/comparisons/ip54-vs-ip65-vs-ip67</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare IP54, IP65, and IP67 ratings for electrical equipment. Learn the differences in dust and water protection and when to specify each rating.</description>
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      <title>NEMA vs IP: Why You Can't Convert Between Them</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Learn why NEMA and IP ratings are not interchangeable. Understand what each tests, the one-directional mapping, and how to handle both in your product catalog.</description>
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      <title>NPT vs BSP vs Metric Threads: How to Tell Them Apart</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/comparisons/npt-vs-bsp-vs-metric-threads</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare NPT, BSP, and Metric threads: angle differences, measurement methods, visual identification, and when each standard applies. For product data teams.</description>
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      <title>SVHC vs SCIP vs REACH Annex XVII Compared</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/comparisons/svhc-vs-scip-vs-reach-annex-xvii</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Compare SVHC Candidate List, SCIP database, and REACH Annex XVII. Learn which EU chemical regulation applies when and what it means for your product data.</description>
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      <title>58 Fields in a Complete Electrical Product Record</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/58-fields-in-a-complete-electrical-product-record</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>See which fields separate a working product listing from one that drives sales. Real Schneider contactor breakdown: 17 typical fields vs 58 complete.</description>
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      <title>7 Field-Level Errors That Stall Every Catalog Launch</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A pre-launch validation checklist for catalog managers: UOM mismatches, voltage formatting, duplicate GTINs, and 4 more errors that delay go-live by weeks.</description>
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      <title>Clear a 5,000-SKU Backlog in 90 Days Without Hiring</title>
      <link>https://www.rastro.ai/resources/clear-a-5000-sku-backlog-in-90-days-without-hiring</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Tier-based enrichment plan for mid-size distributors: 95% completeness for top SKUs, baseline for the rest. Real throughput numbers and a 12-week checklist.</description>
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      <title>ERP to Ecommerce: Bridge the 150k SKU Data Gap</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Your ERP has 8 fields. Your website needs 28. A field-by-field breakdown of the gap and three real approaches to bridge it without replacing your ERP.</description>
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      <title>ETIM xChange 2.0: 5 Breaking Changes</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Numeric values now separate from units. 119 new classes split old mappings. Mandatory LCA fields. XML-to-JSON examples and a migration checklist with estimates.</description>
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      <title>Extract Product Specs from PDFs With Full Traceability</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>5-step workflow to extract manufacturer specs from PDFs while tracking source file, page, and table for every value. Handles merged cells and OCR errors.</description>
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      <title>How to Onboard a New Supplier Range in 24 Hours</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Cut supplier onboarding from 30 days to 24 hours. Schema mapping, normalization, validation gates, and enrichment in a single-day workflow for distributors.</description>
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      <title>One Product, Five Feeds: Stop the Duplication</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Build one master product record and generate channel-specific feeds automatically. Cut product launch time from 4.75 hours to 1.25 hours per SKU.</description>
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      <title>The Real Cost of a Manufacturer Price Update</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>One underpriced SKU costs more than a pricing analyst's salary. Six failure points in price file processing and the validation checks that stop margin leakage.</description>
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      <title>LED Panel Search: 214 Results, None Help</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>When product search returns 214 results with 87 wattage options, buyers leave. Trace the root cause to taxonomy depth and attribute gaps, then fix it.</description>
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      <title>ETIM Classification Workflow for Distributors</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Step-by-step guide to classifying electrical distributor catalogs with ETIM. Covers data prep, class selection, feature mapping, and quality assurance.</description>
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