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Product Change Effective August 9th, 2021, the DS100, DR150, DSN150, and the DSDC9 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 of injected Aluminum for...

Product Change Announcement Effective 29 January 2021, the standard keying position for 120 volt, 208 volt, and 120/208 dual voltage DSN20s and DXN20s has been changed from position 16 to position 12. As discussed below, this change revises the physical location of the phase and neutral contacts within the device, requires new part numbering, and creates compatibility concerns with the...

Franklin, Wis. — MELTRIC Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Kenesie to its management team. As the company’s new Marketing Manager, Jim’s primary focus will be to lead efforts to communicate the advantages of MELTRIC’s unique and industry-leading line of Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles and other electrical connectors to users who can benefit from the solutions they...

The GFCI panel box presented in the MELTRIC catalog as Receptacle/GFCI Combinations, has changed UL status. Originally classified to meet the UL 943 standard for GFCI protection, a standard change now requires the panel to have a self-checking automatic circuit detection system to remain UL 943 compliant. While the GFCI panel still offers protection from nuisance tripping, it does not...

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Franklin, Wis. — MELTRIC Corporation, manufacturer of industrial plugs and receptacles, including a signature series of Switch-Rated devices, announces the launch of a new responsive website – meltric.com. The new website offers beautiful, enhanced graphics, detailed product and solutions information, and intuitive navigation. The responsive design makes the website easy-to-read and use on desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones, greatly improving...

July 2020 by Grant Zwicke SEA-TAC Chooses MELTRIC Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), known for its dedication to efficiency and passenger convenience, recently undertook a groundbreaking $540 million project to optimize its baggage handling system. A crucial component of this success story is MELTRIC® Corporation's innovative, UL-Listed, Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles. The connectors played a pivotal role in ensuring robust electrical...

The horsepower ratings have increased on 480V 3Ø and 120V 1Ø configurations of MELTRIC DSN30 Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles: • 480V 3Ø ratings have increased from 10 hp to 15 hp • 120V 1Ø ratings have increased from 1 hp to 2 hp The horsepower ratings of other DSN30 configurations remain unchanged. There is no price change associated with the...

The DSN12c multipin plug and receptacle is designed for use in current interrupting applications up to 2A, non-current interrupting applications up to 7.5A, and is also suitable for use in 4-20mA low current applications. It has 12 contacts allowing multiple control, signal and power applications to be connected with a single, simple-to-use device. As on the larger DSN24c and DSN37c...

DSN20 Metal Handle w/Cord Grip The Size 1 .562 - .625” cable range DSN20 metal handle with cord grip part number has changed. The new part number is 791P0CS1L.This metal handle has a slightly larger inner body diameter of .800”. This better accommodates a max listed cable diameter of .625” without the need to strip the cable jacket to utilize...