Tubular Wirewound Resistors suit load dump applications.
Press Release Summary:
Available in power ratings from 12–1,300 W, EWT Series features vitreous enamel coating that withstands temperatures up to 500°C, and wire element that withstands thousands of high power load dumps without failure or significant resistance shift. Offering resistance values from 1 Ω to 1 MΩ in tolerances of 5% or 10%, resistors are suited for high-power motor controls, welding equipment, plasma cutters, power supplies, and drilling equipment.
Original Press Release:
Stackpole Develops EWT Series Vitreous Enamel-Coated Tubular Wirewounds for Load Dump Applications
RALEIGH, NC – Stackpole’s EWT Series of vitreous enamel coated tubular wirewounds are a good choice for high power load dump applications. The EWT Series is available in power ratings from 12 watts up to 1300 watts and the vitreous enamel coating withstands temperatures of up to 500C. The robust wire element withstands thousands of high power load dumps without failure or significant resistance shift. Resistance values available range from 1 ohm to 1 Meg ohm in tolerances of 5% or 10%.
Typical applications include high power motor controls, welding equipment, plasma cutters, power supplies and drilling equipment. Pricing for standard configurations varies depending on size and tolerance and ranges from $1.25 each to $110 each in minimum quantities. Contact Stackpole or one of our franchised distributors for volume pricing.
For more information about Stackpole products, contact Stackpole Electronics, Inc. at 2700 Wycliff Road Suite 410, Raleigh NC 27607; phone 919-850-9500; email marketing@seielect.com; or visit the Web site at www.seielect.com.
Stackpole Electronics Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of resistors supplying to the worlds largest OEMs, contract manufacturers and distributors. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., the privately held company began manufacturing in 1928 as part of Stackpole Carbon Company in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania. Now affiliated with Akahane Electronics, Stackpole has manufacturing facilities in Japan, Taiwan, China and Mexico; warehousing facilities in El Paso, Hong Kong and Japan; and sales offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
