What is NATO STANAG?
If you’re searching for military-grade electrical products, you may have stumbled upon the phrase “NATO STANAG.” What is NATO STANAG, exactly? STANAG is an acronym for STANdardization AGreement. There are many different STANdardization AGreements, such as STANAG 4007 or STANAG 4074, that outline the processes for developing electrical equipment (as well as many other types of equipment) so that they may be used by the member countries of the Alliance. Below, you’ll find more information on the NATO STANdardization AGreements and why they’re beneficial.
What are the Benefits of NATO STANAG?
NATO STANAG benefits the Alliance by allowing it to work together as a whole, especially as far as military forces are concerned. NATO STANAG allows the member countries of the Alliance to do the following:
- Share a common set of standards with NATO forces and partners, so all can work together efficiently.
- Use resources more intelligently and improve the capabilities of the Alliance’s defense.
- Refer to a standardization document (NATO STANdardization AGreement) that outlines how a standard is supposed to be implemented, whether it refers to a process or a product.
NATO STANAG is similar to the MIL-SPEC standards set in place by the U.S. Department of Defense, but encompass several countries as opposed to one. The main goal behind NATO STANAG is to make electrical components, and other components fabricated for member countries of the Alliance, as uniform as possible. This allows them to be used by the armed forces of the member countries without having to navigate the challenges that come with differing specs, materials, designs, etc.
Why Choose NATO Electrical Components?
Whether you’re shopping for NATO connectors or NATO power plugs, you can feel confident you’re getting a tried-and-tested product that can stand up to even the harshest conditions, including:
- Extreme temperatures
- Ozone exposure
- Corrosion
- Humidity
- Fungus
- Petroleum
Find NATO Electrical Equipment at Gateway Cable Company
Gateway Cable Company is your trusted source for NATO connectors, plugs, and more — all of which offer exceptional strength and capability for your application. Contact us with any questions about NATO STANAG, or feel free to request a quote online if you’ve already found the product you want.