Ohmite Manufacturing Co. High Current Round Edgewound Resistor 14984 Series

These high current round edgewound resistors handle a variety of applications including dynamic braking, load banks, motor starting, and plugging. They are available in a variety of ohm and current ratings common to transit use. A sturdy welded steel frame supports the refractory insulators. The frame is finished with a zinc chromate conversion for corrosion resistance. The ceramic insulators separate turns of the resistance elements from each other and the frame. The resistance element is a stainless steel strip, used for its corrosion resistance, negligible temperature coefficient, and Ohms per foot vs. current carrying capacity. The resistance element is created by edgewinding a stainless strip into a continuous coil of the proper length. Zinc plated terminals welded to the resistance element complete the assembly. High Current Round Edgewound Up to 160 Amps of Continuous Current 10% tolerance standard Crosses to popular Ward Leonard and Westinghouse styles