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Ohmite PFE5K8R50E Edgewound Edgewound Resistor

OHMITE's PFE5K8R50E Powr-Rib Edgewound Resistor is engineered for demanding environments requiring high power dissipation and reliable performance. Constructed with a heavy resistance alloy on ceramic insulators and a metal mounting bracket, this resistor provides excellent thermal stability and resistance to oxidation and corrosion. The edgewound design ensures low resistance and high power capacity, making it ideal for applications such as power supplies, motor drives, and braking resistors. The clamp-type terminals allow for easy adjustment of resistance values, enhancing versatility and adaptability. Its robust construction and reliable performance make it a preferred choice for industrial and commercial applications.

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Ohmite PFE5K8R50E Edgewound Edgewound Resistor Specifications:

  • Current Rating: Continuous duty as listed on following page
  • Wattage Rating: 700 to 1,000 (up to 1,600 watts on special order)
  • Resistance: See chart on following page
  • Tolerance: ±10% standard, ±5% available
  • Temperature Coefficient: ±300 ppm/°C for resistors 50 amps and more; ±500 ppm/°C for resistors 47 amps or less
  • Ohmic Values: See chart on following page
  • Mounting: Metal mounting bar is slotted on each end to facilitate installation
  • Short Term Overload: 10x rated wattage for five seconds
  • Percent Rated Power: 60, 20, 80, 40
  • Derating: Size (No. of Insulator-Sections Long): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Dimension A (in): 8.875, 11.875, 14.875, 17.875, 20.875, 23.875, 26.875
  • Dimension A (mm): (225.43), (301.63), (377.83), (454.03), (530.23), (606.43), (682.63)
  • Dimension B (in): 7.250, 10.250, 13.250, 16.250, 19.250, 22.250, 25.250
  • Dimension B (mm): (184.15), (260.35), (336.55), (412.75), (488.95), (565.15), (641.35)
  • Max. Amps Ohms: See chart
  • Resistance Values: See chart

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