RXLG Aluminum Shell Braking Resistor The RXLG Aluminum Shell Braking Resistor is a power energy dissipation device designed for braking and load applications in power electronics. The aluminum shell provides efficient heat management, helping to maintain performance and reliability in demanding environments. It is offered in a wide range of wattages and resistance values to suit different drive and braking requirements, including a variant with 500W at 40 Ohm. Key benefits Efficient heat dissipation: aluminum housing helps manage heat during braking and load events, contributing to stable operation. Flexible power and resistance options: available from 100W up to 1500W with resistance values of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 100, 150 and 300 Ohm, plus a 500W 40 Ohm variant. Robust and reliable: designed for industrial use with durable construction to withstand demanding braking or testing scenarios. Easy integration: suitable for use in braking circuits, inverter systems, DC link applications, and other power electronics setups that require controlled energy dissipation. Key attributes Functionality: braking resistor for energy dissipation in braking circuits, motor drives, and load testing. Compatibility: commonly used with motor drives, inverter systems, regenerative braking circuits, and power electronics bench setups. Material and build: aluminum shell for strength and heat management; designed to endure repetitive braking or load cycles. Power range: 100W, 150W, 200W, 300W, 400W, 500W, 600W, 800W, 1000W, 1500W. Resistance options: 10 Ohm, 20 Ohm, 30 Ohm, 40 Ohm, 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm, 100 Ohm, 150 Ohm, 300 Ohm; includes a 500W 40 Ohm variant. Size and footprint: compact aluminum shell construction suited for integrated braking or load applications. Use cases In motor drive systems, used as a braking resistor to safely dissipate energy during deceleration and prevent overvoltage in the DC link. For inverter and power electronics testing, serving as a controllable load to validate performance and thermal behavior under brakinglike conditions. In regenerative braking or dynamic braking setups, where energy needs to be converted to heat in a controlled, reliable manner for testing or operation. Notes Variants cover a broad spectrum of power and resistance needs; select the appropriate combination to match your braking or load requirements. Contact for exact part numbers and availability if a specific wattage and resistance pairing is needed.