MELTRIC to Showcase Switch-Rated Plugs and Receptacles at IMTS 2026

Visit MELTRIC in Booth #236476 to discover electrical connections that improve safety, simplify maintenance, and reduce equipment downtime in manufacturing.

FRANKLIN, WI, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — MELTRIC Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial plugs and receptacles, will exhibit at IMTS 2026, September 14–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees can visit MELTRIC in Booth #236476 in the North Building to see how MELTRIC^® electrical connection solutions help manufacturers improve worker safety, streamline equipment maintenance, and minimize production downtime.

IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show – brings together manufacturers, technology providers, and industry professionals from across the manufacturing sector to explore advances in machining, automation, production technology, and other solutions shaping modern manufacturing.

At IMTS 2026, MELTRIC will highlight its Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles featuring DECONTACTOR™ Technology, which combine the functionality of a plug, receptacle, and disconnect switch in a single device.

Unlike conventional industrial plugs and receptacles, MELTRIC Switch-Rated devices are UL and CSA rated for branch-circuit and motor-circuit disconnect switching. Their integral switching mechanism safely breaks the electrical load before the plug can be removed, allowing qualified workers to disconnect and reconnect equipment without requiring a separate disconnect switch at the connection point.

For manufacturers, this approach can significantly simplify equipment changeouts and maintenance. Motors and other electrical equipment can be prewired with MELTRIC connections, allowing maintenance personnel to disconnect equipment, perform lockout/tagout, install replacement equipment, and restore the electrical connection quickly without repeatedly hardwiring equipment in the field.

Engineered for Safety, Reliability, and Maintainability

MELTRIC Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles incorporate safety and performance features designed for demanding industrial environments, including:

• Switch and horsepower ratings up to 200 A and 100 hp
• Dead-front construction to prevent unintended access to live parts
• Enclosed arc chambers that contain switching arcs within the device
• Integral lockout/tagout provisions to simplify electrical isolation
• Spring-loaded, silver-nickel butt-style contacts that maintain consistent contact pressure and resist wear
• Short-circuit ratings up to 100 kA in properly protected circuits
• Environmental ratings up to Type 4X/IP69/IP69K on applicable configurations

These features make MELTRIC connections well suited for motors, pumps, welders, machine tools, portable equipment, and other manufacturing applications where equipment must be safely disconnected for maintenance, cleaning, replacement, or reconfiguration.

See MELTRIC at IMTS 2026

Visitors to the MELTRIC booth can explore Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles and other industrial power connection solutions while speaking directly with MELTRIC representatives about applications in their facilities.

Grant Zwicke
MELTRIC® Corporation
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