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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.

Spec Category 1: 1, 2, 3, 4
Spec Category 2: 5, 10, 15, 20

Features & Benefits

Dynamic Braking Resistor Options

  •     Galvanized steel (Mill) enclosure is standard
  •     Standard design contains wirewound or edgewound resistor coils
  •     Grid type resistor coils available for the most volatile applications
  •     Weatherproof louvered and/or stainless steel enclosure option  


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.

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