Find Meltric Plugs for Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Facilities

Meltric Decontactor Series plugs and receptacles are well suited for the Pharmaceutical industry.

  • Dead front construction assures worker safety by eliminating the possibility of access to live parts.
  • Automatic watertightness to NEMA 4X/IP67 is achieved as soon as the plug mates with the receptacle (DSN series products).
  • Silver-nickel contact material and stainless steel metal parts provide for exceptional resistance to corrosive chemicals in washdown environments.
  • Switch ratings allow a mechanic to make and break electrical connections. Motors and pumps can be serviced without needing an electrician to perform hard wiring on site.
  • Meltric products are easy to disconnect, even with plastic gloves on, just press and twist. Works great for portable equipment.

Common applications include production lines, portable equipment, and motors.

DSN products are ideal for washdown environments.

DSN products are ideal for washdown environments.

Decontactor provides overhead connection for production line.

Decontactor provides overhead connection for production line.

Application Spotlights

Washdown & Cleanroom Environments

Pharmaceutical and food-grade production lines require frequent washdown with caustic cleaning agents. Meltric decontactors with NEMA 4X and IP 66/67 ratings provide automatic watertightness when connected, preventing moisture ingress during high-pressure washdown cycles. Silver-nickel contacts and stainless steel components resist degradation from chemical exposure common in pharmaceutical sanitation processes.

Production Line Equipment

Pharmaceutical manufacturing lines use mixers, granulators, tablet presses, and packaging machines that require periodic reconfiguration. Meltric decontactors allow maintenance personnel wearing PPE and gloves to safely disconnect and reconnect equipment without lockout/tagout procedures. This reduces production changeover time and simplifies NEC code compliance for disconnecting means at equipment.

Laboratory & Research Facilities

Research laboratories and pilot plants frequently rearrange equipment layouts. Plug-and-play Meltric connections eliminate the need for hard wiring changes when equipment is relocated. Dead front construction ensures no live parts are exposed during connection operations, protecting laboratory personnel who may not be trained electricians.

Product Selection for Healthcare

The DSN Series is commonly specified for pharmaceutical washdown applications due to its compact design and NEMA 4X watertightness. For applications requiring additional corrosion resistance, stainless steel enclosure options are available. Browse the full catalog or contact Gross Automation at 877-268-3700 for specification assistance.