Find Meltric Plugs for Construction Applications

Meltric products are well suited to the construction industry.

  • Dead front construction assures worker safety by eliminating the possibility of access to live parts.
  • Butt-style pressure contacts provide constant pressure and performance over thousands of operations. The solid silver-nickel tips are unaffected by wear.
  • 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.

Common applications include portable equipment and power distribution.

DS provides power to a portable pump.

DS provides power to a portable pump.

Power distribution at a construction site.

Power distribution at a construction site.

PF's used for electrical connection to construction equipment.

PF's used for electrical connection to construction equipment.

Application Spotlights

Portable Equipment Connections

Construction sites rely on portable welders, compressors, pumps, and lighting systems that must be frequently relocated. Meltric decontactors allow field workers to safely connect and disconnect portable equipment under full load without an electrician. Switch-rated operation means the connection is de-energized before the plug is withdrawn, protecting against arc flash in dusty and wet jobsite conditions.

Temporary Power Distribution Panels

Spider boxes and temporary distribution panels on construction sites benefit from Meltric connectors. The DS and DSN Series provide NEMA 4X watertight connections that withstand rain, mud, and washdown. IP 66/67 ratings ensure reliable performance in exposed outdoor environments where standard plugs and receptacles would be vulnerable to moisture ingress.

Tower Crane & Heavy Equipment Power

Tower cranes, concrete batch plants, and material hoists require high-ampacity power connections that can be safely serviced. The PF/PFQ Series provides high-ampacity plug and receptacle connections suitable for heavy construction equipment. Switch-rated operation allows mechanical crews to perform electrical changeovers without waiting for licensed electricians, reducing critical-path downtime.

Product Selection for Construction

Gross Automation supplies Meltric products for construction applications across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The DS/DSN Series suits most general construction needs. For hazardous atmospheres such as refineries or petrochemical sites, the DXN/DX Series provides ATEX-certified connections. Contact Gross Automation at 877-268-3700 for project-specific recommendations.