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...
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Arc Flash Safety in Mining
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... -
DSN100 in the News
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... -
MELTRIC in ASSEMBLY MAGAZINE
“Are internal combustion engines a thing of the past?” David Suehs, Engineering Manager at ACS Inc., and Matt Thiel, Director of Facility Planning and Integration at ACS Inc., penned a featured article for Assembly Magazine entitled, “Evolution, Not Revolution: The dawn of the EV era is changing motor testing”. A MELTRIC Switch-Rated device can be seen featured on ACS Inc.’s... -
MELTRIC at Kwik Trip
October 21, 2021 MELTRIC, as a Midwest headquartered company, could not be prouder to see our signature brand of Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles in Midwest gem, Kwik Trip. Kwik Trip is a La Crosse-based company that has a chain of convenience stores found throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. At their headquarters you can find an expansive production facility where they... -
SafeConnect® Fills Market Void with Innovative, Eco-Friendly, Electric-Standby Connection System
Designed for Use with Hybrid Electric Transport Refrigeration Units (eTRUs) April 2019By Kimberly Cavaliero-Keller Some of the best solutions are born out of necessity. Bob Provencher, Director of Technology and Sales at SafeConnect® Systems would agree. In 2011, the company was approached by a grocery retail chain seeking a safe electrical solution to power its new Hybrid Electric Transport Refrigeration...