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Problem: Safety and Code Compliance
Concerns |
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Many industrial facilities utilize pin & sleeve or twist
type plugs and receptacles to connect welders, pumps and other
portable equipment. These devices are potentially dangerous if a
worker withdraws the plug under load because most pin & sleeve
and twist type devices are not intended to be connected or
disconnected under load. Doing so may expose users to live contacts
and arc flash hazards that can result in serious injuries. |
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Solution: Install Switch Rated Plugs
& Receptacles |
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Meltric's Decontactor Series plugs &
receptacles are a combination plug, receptacle and disconnect switch
in the same device. The device's integral switching function ensures
that the contacts are safely de-energized before the plug can be
withdrawn. OSHA/NFPA 70E and CSA compliance is greatly simplified
because the Decontactors safety features ensure electrical safety
when connecting and disconnecting equipment. |
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Decontactor safety features ensure a
safe work condition |
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• 100kA Short Circuit
Ratings |
Decontactor Series plugs and receptacles
feature make and withstand short circuit ratings up
to 100kA |
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• Dead Front
Construction |
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The receptacles dead front construction
prevents unintended access to live
parts |
• Enclosed Arc
Chambers |
Safely contain arcs and prevent exposure to
the outside environment |
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• Lockout-Tagout
Capabilities |
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Decontactors can be easily locked out and
tagged out |
• Horsepower Ratings |
Horsepower ratings allow the safe make and
break of motor loads up to 60 hp |