Find Meltric Plugs for Transportation and Rail
Meltric products are well suited to the automobile, air, road, and rail industries.
- Dead front construction assures worker safety by eliminating the possibility of access to live parts.
- Switch ratings allow a mechanic to make and break electrical connections. Motors can be serviced without needing an electrician to perform hard wiring on site. Minimizes motor change-out related downtime costs.
- Silver-nickel contact material and stainless steel metal parts provide for exceptional resistance to corrosive environments.
- Butt-style pressure contacts provide constant pressure and performance over thousands of operations. The solid silver-nickel tips are unaffected by wear.
Common applications include portable equipment, power distribution, production lines, and heavy machinery.
Ground power for aircraft.
Mobile power distribution units.
DS 200 amp connects a mobile cleaning equipment in a paint shop.
DS's provide inter-coach connection on a train.
DS's provide power to coach cleaning equipment.
DS's used for electrical connections on an auto industry production line.
Application Spotlights
Airport Ground Power
Aircraft ground power units at airports require reliable plug and receptacle connections that withstand outdoor exposure and frequent connect/disconnect cycles. Meltric decontactors provide switch-rated operation for safe ground power connection while flight crews and ground personnel work near the aircraft. IP 66/67 ratings protect against rain and de-icing fluid exposure on the tarmac.
Automotive Production Lines
Automotive assembly plants use robotic welders, paint systems, and conveyor drives that require periodic reconfiguration as vehicle models change. Meltric plug-and-play connections allow production engineers to rearrange equipment without hard wiring modifications. Switch-rated disconnection eliminates the need for separate disconnect switches at each robot or drive station, saving panel space and installation cost.
Rail & Transit Power
Train maintenance facilities, rail yard switching equipment, and transit coach connections use Meltric connectors for safe power delivery. Self-ejecting plug options automatically disconnect when a vehicle moves, preventing cable damage. Dead front construction protects maintenance workers from arc flash exposure during coach power connections in rail yards and depots.
Product Selection for Transportation
Gross Automation stocks Meltric products for transportation applications including airports, automotive plants, and rail facilities. The Decontactor Series handles most standard connections. For vehicle self-ejecting applications, contact Gross Automation at 877-268-3700 for specific product recommendations.