Find Meltric Plugs for Aerospace and Defense
Meltric products are well suited for the aerospace and defense 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.
Power supply to portable equipment at an airport.
Mobile power distribution units.
Power supply for US Coast Guard.
PF's power an Apache field deployable simulator.
Application Spotlights
Aircraft Ground Support Equipment
Ground support equipment at military and commercial airfields requires power connections rated for outdoor exposure and frequent use. Meltric decontactors provide switch-rated connections that allow ground crews to safely energize and de-energize support equipment without arc flash risk. IP 66/67 ratings protect connections from jet fuel, hydraulic fluid, and weather exposure on the flight line.
Shipyard & Naval Facility Power
Naval shipyards and defense manufacturing facilities use Meltric connectors for portable equipment, welding stations, and temporary power distribution. Silver-nickel contacts and stainless steel components resist the corrosive marine environment found at coastal defense installations. Switch-rated operation allows maintenance crews to safely manage electrical connections without electrician involvement during equipment staging.
Defense Production & Test Facilities
Defense manufacturing and test facilities frequently reconfigure production lines and test benches. Meltric plug-and-play connections eliminate hard wiring changes when equipment is relocated, reducing facility modification time. Dead front construction provides an additional layer of personnel safety in environments where classified work may require limited access to qualified electricians.
Product Selection for Aerospace & Defense
Gross Automation supplies Meltric products for aerospace and defense applications throughout the United States. The DS Series suits most ground support and facility applications. For hazardous atmospheres in fuel handling areas, the DXN/DX Series provides ATEX-certified connections. Contact Gross Automation at 877-268-3700 for specification assistance.