2 Switch-Rated Plugs and Receptacle Series that Add Value to your Project from Meltric

Meltric receptacles

February 21, 2023

Maximize Safety, Reliability, and Cost Efficiency

MELTRIC DS and DSN Series Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles combine the safety of a switch with the convenience of a plug and receptacle in one reliable, cost-effective device. Their Decontactor™ technology, with spring-loaded silver-nickel butt contacts, push button disconnection, enclosed arc chambers and dead-front construction with safety shutter provide safety, code compliance and operating cost benefits that are not possible with other devices.

Enjoy the Benefits of Decontactor Technology

Simplify NFPA 70E Compliance

Ensure a safe work environment without cumbersome PPE.

Easily Meet NEC ‘Line-of-Sight’ Disconnect Requirements

UL/CSA switch ratings for branch and motor circuit switching, DS and DSN series products are a approved line-of-sight disconnect switch.

Total Cost Reduction

Reduce equipment, installation, maintenance, and operation costs. 

Reduce Changeout Downtime by up to 50%

Technicians can safely make and break connections with plug and play simplicity on motors or other equipment connected with MELTRIC Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles.

Ensure User Safety

Protect workers from live parts and arcing and safely connect and disconnect under full load

Improve Reliability

Spring-loaded silver-nickel butt contacts maintain high conductivity for thousands of operations, even in harsh conditions.

Meltric Receptacles and switch rated plugs

Ranges

DS

  • UL/CSA listed
  • 20-200A, 600VAC, .75-100 hp
  • Type 3R or 4X environmental ratings 
  • Poly and metal casings
  • Add up to 6 pilot contacts
DS Receptacle

DSL

  • UL/CSA listed
  • 20-150A, 600VAC, .75-75 hp
  • Type 4X/IP69/IP69K environmental ratings
  • Poly and metal (150A only) casings
  • Add up to 6 pilot contacts
DSL Receptacle

Key Features

  • UL/CSA Ratings
  • Spring-Loaded Butt Contacts
  • Silver-Nickel Contact Surfaces
  • Quick Break Mechanism
  • Push Button Disconnection
  • Dead Front with Safety Shutter
  • Integral LOTO Provisions
  • Spring-Assisted Terminals
  • Available Auxiliary Contacts
  • Automatic Watertightness
  • Ease of Connection
  • Installation Flexibility
  • Replacement Parts

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