Re: microstepping drivers

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "jeffalanp" <xylotex@...> wrote:

>
>
> Hi,
> Xylotex products contain lead (Pb) based solder which is a
> restricted substance in the EU. Because of the lead, Xylotex
> products are not RoHS compliant, and are restricted from being
> imported in to the EU.
>
> Not so wierd after all. The RoHS restriction is what is wierd.
>
> Jeff
> http://www.xylotex.com
>
>

Jeff: You need to get a copy of the regulations for the UK and other
EU contries. There are so many exemptions to the rules as to make it a
comedy.

A few of the things exempt:

Any part for a piece of "Industrial Stationary Equipment" (like a CNC
machine)

Any replacement or upgrade part for any equipment built prior to June 2006

Any part for a boat or automoblie or aircraft.

Any PLC or industrial controller.

And the list goes on.

All of my products fall in one of more of the above categories.

BTW California has the same restrictions......


This whole thing is laughable when you consider that things like lead
acid batteries (all batteries for that matter) are exempt.

Tom C