Dynamic Braking Resistors
Ohmite understands the demand for High Current and Dynamic Braking resistor applications. Ohmite provides high current products for load testing and dynamic braking resistors in the transportation and semiconductor industries. Due to using modular and scalable designs, Ohmite is confident customers will find the proper High Current/Braking resistor required to fit their needs when it comes to motor deceleration. Our offering of high current resistors cover applications ranging from standard current loads to motor braking in for trains and elevators.
14984 Series
High Current Round Edgewound These high current round edgewound resistors handle a variety of applications including dynamic braking, load banks, motor starting, and plugging. They are available…
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280 Series
280 Series Corrib® fixed & adjustable resistors are designed to withstand frequent start-stop cycles characteristic of motor starting, dynamic braking, and other similar applications.
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BA Series
The Ohmite BA Series aluminum cased resistors are ideal for Dynamic Braking, Motor Starting, and other power control applications.
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Euro-Power Wirewound
Select Euro series fixed resistors for applications requiring wattage ratings from 72 to 1000 watts.
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FK/GK Series
Ohmite's FK/GK Series is a low-resistance, 4-terminal element resistor with a power rating up to 5W.
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HCLB Series
Ohmite's unique Oval Edgewound design for the HCLB Series allows for more wattage in smaller a package.
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JR Series
The JR Series chips are the first ever jumper chips that Ohmite has carried in its 90+ year lifespan.
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PFE and PFR Series
Designed in both Edgewound and Round Wire formats, Ohmite's PFE and PFR Series rugged resistors can handle 700 to 1000 Watts of power.
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S Series Shunts
Ohmite S series shunts are Ideal for lab environments or other applications requiring current handling up to 1200 amps.
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SHA Series Shunts
Ohmite SHA series shunts are ideal for battery management systems, motor controls or other applications requiring current handling up to 1000 amps.
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SGM Series
The Ohmite SGM series is constructed using stamped grid technology in a modular format.
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SH Series Shunt
Precision metal clad resistors designed in four terminal technique, are distinguished by high load capacity as well as excellent accuracy.
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WLRD6G Series
These resistors are commonly used for dynamic braking on Transit applications.
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WLRH Series
The WLRH is a tough, versatile resistor appropriate for many applications.
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Stability: Leader in Resistive Technology for 100 Years
Ohmite has manufactured resistors for 100 years! We've demonstrated a proven track record of creating quality resistive products for high power, high energy, and high voltage applications.
Flexibility: We are Experienced Problem Solvers
Whether it's our expansive catalog of standard parts, our many customization options for each series, or our ability to develop brand new products based on customer designs, Ohmite is dedicated to solving engineers' problems.
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Ohmite's team of engineers are available to explain our technology, answer your questions, and consult on important design decisions to help make our customers' lives easier.