Find Meltric Plugs for Marine and Shipyard Use
Meltric products are well suited to the marine environment.
- Dead front construction assures user safety by eliminating the possibility of access to live parts. Power can be safely connected and disconnected, even under full load.
- Silver-nickel contact material and stainless steel metal parts provide for exceptional resistance to salt water.
- 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, motors, conveyors, and power supply.
DN's provide power for yachts at a marina.
PF provides power to a riverboat.
Dock power distribution.
DS 60 amp and 100 amp devices provide ship to shore power.
Power distribution at a shipyard.
Electrical equipment supply at a shipyard.
Application Spotlights
Ship-to-Shore Power
Shore power connections at marinas and commercial docks must withstand salt spray, humidity, and constant weather exposure. Meltric decontactors with IP 66/67 ratings and stainless steel components resist salt water corrosion that degrades standard connectors. Switch-rated operation allows dock personnel to safely connect and disconnect vessel power without arc flash risk in wet environments.
Shipboard Equipment
Onboard motors, pumps, and auxiliary systems on commercial vessels require connections rated for the marine environment. Meltric connectors provide vibration-resistant butt-style contacts that maintain performance during vessel operation. Dead front construction prevents accidental contact with live parts in the confined engine rooms and machinery spaces found on ships.
Dock & Port Infrastructure
Commercial ports use Meltric power distribution equipment for container handling cranes, reefer container connections, and dock lighting systems. The ability to safely disconnect and reconnect equipment under full load reduces port downtime during equipment maintenance. NEMA 4X watertight ratings ensure reliable operation in the exposed waterfront environment.
Product Selection for Marine
The DS Series with metal casings suits most marine applications requiring corrosion resistance. For higher ampacity shore power connections, the PF/PFQ Series provides rated connections up to the required service ampacity. Contact Gross Automation at 877-268-3700 for marine-rated product selection.