Motor Plugs Simplify Motor Change-outs and Reduce Costs |
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Meltric Corporation
4640 Ironwood Dr.
Franklin, WI, 53132
USA
 
Press release date: January 5, 2008
FRANKLIN, WI (JANUARY 5, 2008), Motor Plugs from Meltric are the safest and most cost effective solution for connecting motors and other electrical equipment because when you buy a Motor Plug and receptacle you are effectively getting a disconnect switch for free. As stated on the device label Motor Plugs and receptacles are UL approved for branch circuit disconnect switching and motor circuit disconnect switching. They are rated to make and break under full load up to 60 horsepower and 200 amps. Because Motor plugs meet NEC requirements for 'line of sight' disconnect switches there is no need to purchase the mechanical interlocks or safety switches that are required when competitive pin and sleeve devices are utilized.
With Motor Plugs installed a technician can quickly change out an existing motor with plug and play simplicity, reducing downtime by as much as 50%. The Motor Plug's safety shutter maintains a dead front. This eliminates the possibility of access to live parts and maintains a NFPA 70E defined hazard risk category of zero during the motor connection and disconnection processes so there is no need to wear cumbersome personal protective equipment when changing out a motor.
Meltric Motor Plugs and receptacles use a silver nickel butt contact technology (similar to that used in motor starters) that has a proven track record for safety and reliability. Silver nickel withstands arcs very well and its conductivity in an oxidized state is more than twenty times higher than brass, thus providing lower operating temperatures and longer product life. The butt-contacts are spring-loaded (via a coil spring) to ensure constant pressure and performance over thousands of operations. When the contacts mate they do so with a self cleaning wiping action, helping to remove deposits from the contact surfaces and thus enabling performance in dusty or dirty conditions.
For a free informational Motor Plug brochure, a full line catalog or to request a free sample please call Meltric Corporation toll-free at 1.800.433.7642 or visit www.meltric.com on the web.
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