Decontactor™ Series Switch Rated Plugs & Receptacles for

Cord Drop Disconnect Switching

480 volt plug and connector biosteamer cord drop
cord drop to motor
cord drop welder plug and receptacle
cord to cord overhead power connections

Ideal Plugs and Connectors for Busway Systems

busway drop to 480V receptacle and plug

Safely Make/Break Overhead Electrical Connections

Decontactor plugs and receptacles are designed and rated to make and break electrical loads in complete safety while providing users with significant protection in the event of overloads or short circuits. Special protective equipment and training are not required to make and break connections.





cord drop disconnect switch

Quick Disconnection of Electrical Equipment from Busways

Qualified maintenance workers can quickly connect or disconnect welding machines, motors, and other equipment in complete safety. Once the plug is removed it provides visual verficiation of deenergization. The safety shutter on the receptacle prevents exposure to live parts and maintains an NFPA 70E defined hazard risk category = 0. The need for cumbersome PPE to meet NFPA 70E standards can be avoided.


Concerns with Typical Overhead Busway Connections
Cumbersome procedures and equipment required for
NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 compliance

typical busway system


competitor devices

Drawing an arc during plug removal is an inherent hazard
with traditional pin & sleeve and twist type devices.

switch box

After operating the disconnect switch using a "hook stick", a worker still needs to verify deenergization. Exposure to live parts is possible, so cumbersome PPE is typically required.