Dynamic Braking Resistors

Magnetek's Dynamic Braking Resistors are designed specifically for crane and hoist duty cycles and are paired with Magnetek drives based on your crane's CMAA duty cycle.

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Features and Benefits

Dynamic Braking Resistor Options

Standard enclosed models use a galvanized steel (Mill) enclosure
Standard design contains wirewound or edgewound resistor coils
Grid type resistor coils available for severe duty applications
Weatherproof louvered and stainless steel enclosure option

DBR-016 to DBR-062 = Wirewound, Edgewound, or Grid Resistor Elements with Galvanized Steel Enclosure, NEMA 1
INT = Internal Panel-Mount
CASE = Aluminum Case (cRUus+ Hermetically Sealed IP65)
WLSS = Weather Louvered Stainless-Steel Enclosure, NEMA 3R
GRID = Grid Style Resistor Element (Stainless-Steel)
CUL = cULus

cULus Certified Dynamic Braking Resistors (Optional)

Designed to meet UL508A and CSA C22.2 No. 14 safety standards
Available with: Grid, wirewound, or edgewound resistor coils
Mounted in hooded, ventilated enclosures with thermal overload relay

Pair Magnetek’s cULus certified resistors with our cULus certified control panels to provide a complete motor control solution that meets industry safety standards.

Documents

Brochures & Catalogs

[Brochure] Magnetek Product Guide

Manuals & Supplements

[O&M Manual] Dynamic Braking Resistors (DBR) Manual 140-10319 R8 [O&M Manual] Dynamic Braking Unit (CDBR-D) Manual 146-10068 R1

Product & Data Sheets

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Dynamic Braking Resistors