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Dynamic Braking Resistor
Dynamic Braking Resistor

Dynamic Braking Resistors

AC Drive Support Tools

Dynamic Braking Resistor
Dynamic Braking Resistor

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.

Dynamic Braking Unit CDBR-D Instruction Manual 146-10068 R1 Dynamic Braking Resistors Instruction Manual 140-10319 R8

Features & Benefits

We offer our Standard Dynamic Braking Resistors or our new cULus certified Dynamic Braking Resistors. All our resistors are:

  •     Built with rigid galvanized steel or stainless steel enclosures
  •     Suitable for a variety of applications or may be customized to meet the needs of specific applications


Standard Dynamic Braking Resistor Option

  •     Available in smooth wound, wire wound or edge wound resistor coils
  •     Grid type resistors available for the most volatile applications
  •     Weatherproof louvered enclosure option  


cULus Certified Dynamic Braking Resistors

  •     Designed to meet UL508A and CSA C22.2 No. 14 safety standards
  •     Available in: grid, wire wound or edge wound resistor coils
  •     Mounted in hooded, ventilated enclosures


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