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 Click here to download a copy of our RoHS letter in .pdf format: RoHS Letter 2006.pdf Custom Cables Response to RoHS
Directive (Directive 2002/95/EC) The RoHS Directive (Restriction of Certain Hazardous
Substances) became law in the European Union countries in February 2003. Member
states must implement the law by August 2004 and product deadline for
compliance is July 2006. This directive has created
the need to completely transition away from the six banned substances as
outlined in the directive and to create a plan to address this transition as
well as a basis for compliance going forward. As a result of the overwhelming
demands this has placed on the industry and as part of our ongoing commitment
to be an integral partner in our customers supply chains, we have developed a
set of objectives as well as a RoHS Compliance Initiative to address the
requirements as set forth under the RoHS Directive. As a supplier responsible
both to our customers and to the environment, Custom Cables is committed to
achieving RoHS compliance in a way that meets both the requirements under the
RoHS directive and the strong demands of our customers. Our RoHS Compliance
Initiative plan calls for full implementation by July 2006. Custom Cables will achieve this compliance through a 2-phase
approach. Phase one includes the elimination of lead in all internal soldering
processes. Phase two includes the procurement of only RoHS compliant materials
from our suppliers and the purging of non-compliant components in our
inventory. Phase 1: Internal
Manufacturing Processes
Identification
and certification of acceptable lead-free solder and corresponding fluxes to be
used in all hand-soldering applications
Isolate
and remove all lead-based solder and corresponding fluxes
Training
of employees in use of lead-free solder and acceptable quality standards as set
forth under quality standards IPC-A-610D and J-STD-001D Phase 2: Procurement of
Externally Produced Components
Full
traceability of RoHS compliant components o
Case-by-case
analysis of all customer Bills of Materials (BOM’s) o
Complete
line-item declaration for all BOM’s o
Internal
records for RoHS compliance for all components o
Packaging
identification signifying RoHS Compliance
Identification
and communication of non-compliant components o
Continued
availability of pre-RoHS parts per special request o
Work
with customers to identify RoHS alternatives when available o
Clearly
state use of non-RoHS compliant material when applicable We appreciate your continued support in working with us to
achieve compliance. We are aware that a strong partnership must exist between
Custom Cables Inc., our suppliers, and most importantly our customers and we
are dedicated to working together to meet the goal of RoHS compliance. Questions regarding Custom Cables RoHS implementation
strategy should be directed to Dan Spahr, V.P. Sales and Marketing at (301) 497
9300 or dspahr@customcablesinc.com. |