Dynamic braking resistor in flat metal housing: focus on the RFD 200 The Fairfild RFD 200 is a resistor in a flat metal housing used as a dynamic braking resistor and as a capacitor charging and discharging resistor in RC circuits. The product belongs to the industrial automation and energy sectors, two areas in which [...]

Heating resistor for electrical panels: applications of the RSN TC 25 The Fairfild RSN TC 25 is a resistor from the RS family also suitable for heating applications in electrical panels and for anti-condensation function. The product can be used in contexts where the electrical panel requires a resistor dedicated to heating or condensation management, [...]

Resistor for resistive loads and dynamic braking: applications of the RDP 5000 The Fairfild RDP 5000 is a resistor from the RDP family suitable for applications with high energy loads and heavy overloads. It is used in the industrial automation and energy sectors, particularly as a dynamic braking resistor, as a capacitor charging and discharging [...]

Dummy Load Resistors: Technical Physics applied to Electrical Power Thermal Dissipation during testing and commissioning phases In the electrical engineering, power electronics, and telecommunications sectors, the testing and verification phase of systems represents a critical moment for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of high-tech circuits. During the testing of generators, amplifiers, inverters, or base [...]

Industrial Power Resistors: Technological Partner for Power Electronics Efficiency, operational continuity, and reliability of electrical systems represent the critical factors that determine the competitiveness of companies on the international market. When it comes to managing, testing, or dissipating electrical energy in demanding contexts, identifying an industrial resistor manufacturer with proven experience becomes a strategic choice [...]

Braking rheostats and braking resistors: what they are and how they work In the field of industrial automation and electric propulsion, motion control represents one of the most significant engineering challenges. In technical jargon, the term ‘braking resistor’ is often used to refer to systems designed to manage excess energy. Although this term evokes traditional [...]

Capacitor discharge resistors: Ensuring safety in electrical installations In many industrial sectors, from electric traction to renewable energy management, capacitor banks play a vital role in phase shifting and filtering. However, once the power supply is cut off, these components can retain a residual charge that is extremely dangerous for operators and for the integrity [...]

Heating elements in the railway sector: cornerstones of safety and innovation in modern electric traction The global rail sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by the need for decarbonisation and the adoption of increasingly efficient high-speed transport systems. Against this backdrop, the management of electrical power on board locomotives is not merely a question [...]

Technical guide to selecting wire-wound resistors: differences between enamelled, bare and cemented types for industrial applications In the vast world of electronic components and industrial electrical engineering, power management and heat dissipation are everyday challenges. When high currents are involved and thermal stability is an absolute requirement, standard components can reach their limits. It is [...]

Guida tecnica alla scelta del resistore a filo: differenze tra smaltato, scoperto e cementato per applicazioni industriali Nel vasto mondo della componentistica elettronica e dell'elettrotecnica industriale, la gestione della potenza e la dissipazione del calore sono sfide quotidiane. Quando le correnti in gioco diventano elevate e la stabilità termica è un requisito imprescindibile, i componenti [...]