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In the fall of 2022 Lafayette College in Easton, PA worked with MELTRIC and the Ford Motor Company to develop a charging system for an electric plane. The plane successfully flew from Connecticut to Lafayette College and was the first ever electric plane to fly over a sanctioned sporting game. The electric plane used a Ford 150 Lightning with a...

Find MELTRIC in the on wme.com and in their March 2023 WOMP Newsletter. MELTRIC Switch-Rated Plugs and Receptacles. Rugged, Reliable and safe connections in your mining and aggregate facilities. Where can MELTIC be used within your facility?• Conveyor Systems• Power Supply to Heavy Duty Machinery• Pump Power Supply• High HP Motor Connections• Power Distribution• Control Wire Connections• Motor Control Center...

Electrical hazards are one of the top five major causes of fatality in surface and underground mining. (1) This can occur from exposed wiring and cables in wet / damp climates, dust and gases generating fires or explosions, inadequate lockout / tagout, system failure components, arc flash, etc. (2) While there isn’t one perfect solution to minimize these fatal risks...

The single largest category of electrical injuries in the mining industry is non-contact electrical burns caused by arc flash events, according to an investigation conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) over 11 years. Even though this study found that the majority of mining electrical injuries are caused by electrical arcs, few miners are aware that such a...

Product Change Effective June 30th, 2022, the DS60, DS100C, DR100, DSDC6, DS7c, and DR7c (size 4 devices) will be supplied with a new, improved poly receptacle casing. This change elevates the design of the casing so that it is similar in appearance and performance to other MELTRIC product lines. Product Improvements The new design offers a more robust material, improved...

Find MELTRIC in the News as we Announce Release of New DSN100 Plug and Receptacle In April 2022, MELTRIC announced the release of brand new Switch-Rated, 100 A, 600 hp plug and receptacle to complete DSN Series, the DSN100. The DSN100 has the same great features and benefits as other DSN Series Switch-Rated models. The DSN Series ratings range from...

Franklin, Wisconsin - MELTRIC Corporation announced the release of the DSN100, a new 100 A plug and receptacle. This new model is a Switch-Rated, 100 A, 600 VAC plug and receptacle fitted with DECONTACTOR™ technology for peak performance and user safety. MELTRIC’s DECONTACTOR™ Technology allows their Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles to be safely connected and disconnected under full load, up...

New Product Description Effective April 19, 2022, MELTRIC’s brand new DSN100 plug and receptacle will be available for purchase. This new model is a Switch-Rated, 100 A, 600 VAC plug and receptacle fitted with DECONTACTORTM technology for peak performance and user safety. The DSN100 has the same great features and benefits as other DSN Series Switch-Rated models. The DSN Series...

Product Change Effective March 23, 2022, the DS60, DS100C, DR100, DSDC6, DS7c, and DR7c (size 4 devices) will be supplied with a new, improved metal receptacle casing. This change elevates the design of the casing so that it is similar in appearance and performance to other MELTRIC product lines. Product Improvements New Robust Material. The metal casing is now made...

Product Change Description Effective March 23rd, 2022, a new metal handle will be available for the DR400. The metal handle 5K6P0DXX will replace 5T7P0DXX. Product Improvements The new DR400 Metal handle has an integrated cable gland and increased handle ID for ease of wiring.“H” style wings on the handle have been added for increased impact protection on receptacles and inlets.Side...