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Issue Date: February 2, 2026 Part Number Change Announcement DSN METAL PART NUMBER PREFIX REVISION MELTRIC announces a part number prefix revision of metal variants of DSN Series Device Part Numbers. This product part number change announcement, effective March 2, 2026, serves as a notification that all metal MELTRIC DSN series devices featuring prefix “69” are revised to “67.” The...

Issue Date: January 28, 2026 Part Number Change Announcement DXA PART NUMBER REVISION MELTRIC® announces a part number revision for the DXA Series Device Part Numbers. This product part number change announcement, effective January 28th, 2026, serves as a notification that all MELTRIC DXA series devices are undergoing a part number revision. The resources below serve to provide more detailed...

Industrial environments demand electrical connections that deliver high amperage, maximum uptime, and uncompromising safety. Nowhere is this more critical than with 200 amp electrical plugs in industrial applications, where equipment is often running continuously, exposed to harsh conditions, and vital to production. Traditional pin-and-sleeve devices and hardwired connections struggle to meet these demands. They expose workers to arc-flash risk, slow...

What Does “Switch-Rated” Mean? In industrial power systems, not all electrical connectors are created equal. The term “switch-rated” refers to a plug or receptacle that has been UL and CSA tested and approved to safely make and break electrical circuits under full load — just like a disconnect switch. In other words, a switch-rated device allows you to plug in...

At first glance, traditional pin-and-sleeve connectors seem like a cost-effective way to power industrial equipment. They’re widely available, meet basic standards like UL 1682, and look simple enough. But beneath that initial price tag lie ongoing expenses that most facilities don’t calculate—expenses that cut into uptime, energy efficiency, and safety margins every single year. When you compare real-world operating costs...

The Challenge of Electrical Safety in Food and Beverage Plants In food and beverage processing facilities, safety and cleanliness are inseparable. Every production day involves multiple washdowns, exposure to high-pressure water, and strict sanitation protocols. Unfortunately, these same conditions create challenges for electrical connections. Traditional pin-and-sleeve or twist-lock devices can corrode, loosen, or expose workers to live parts — leading...

What Are Switch-Rated Devices? Electrical maintenance and equipment changeouts are frequent sources of downtime—and risk—in industrial environments. MELTRIC® Switch-Rated Plugs and Receptacles eliminate both problems by combining a plug, receptacle, and disconnect switch into a single, compact device. <<You can request a free sample here: MELTRIC Switch-Rated Plugs Offer.>> These innovative devices allow operators to safely make and break electrical...

Issue Date: October 28, 2025 MELTRIC® DS7c/DR7c Devices are Now UL Listed We are pleased to announce the MELTRIC® Multipin DS7c and DR7c Series Devices are now UL Listed. DS7c* Effective immediately, poly models of the DS7c multipin device can be used as a Switch-Rated Multipin Plug and Receptacle for Branch Circuit Disconnect in applications up to 30 A, 600...

MELTRIC announces the official launch of P66 – 660 amps at 1,100 volts alternating current and 1,500 volts direct current, with an 8-aux bundle. FRANKLIN, WI, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 -- MELTRIC, America’s leading manufacturer of switch-rated and standard-duty plugs and receptacles, announces the official launch of P66 – a safe, high-powered, and highly durable electrical connection engineered for mobile electrification...

Issue Date: September 18, 2025 P66 Industrial Plug & Receptacle MELTRIC PREMIERS P66, BUILT FOR EXTREMES Starting September 18, 2025, P66 will be available through MELTRIC® authorized distributors and representatives. The P66 Industrial Plug and Receptacle is engineered to deliver safe, reliable, and mobile high-power connections in the world’s most demanding environments. *Based on IEC standards. Rated up to 660...