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T+H braking/retardation resistors available in different type ranges

For several years Türk+Hillinger has been supplying high-quality braking/retardation
resistors for various requirements in the electrical drive technology. Braking/retardation
resistors are used everywhere, where it applies to diminish power peaks in
electromechanical systems or where mechanical energy is to be converted over an
electromechanical coupling into heat, with frequency converters or with the
deceleration of stepping motors.

The type ranges of the Türk+Hillinger braking/retardation resistors are available
as aluminum load resistors type ALW70 and 90 as well as flat braking resistors
type FBW also optionally in intrinsically safe execution. In case of a failure, e.g.
during durable direct net load without short or internal isolation breakdown the
resistors "say good-bye". There are no further unwanted reactions such as
fires or explosions.

Türk+Hillinger received a serial order for this type range from an important
supplier in the field of the propulsion technology and is expecting further market
growth rates of the intrinsically safe braking/retardation resistor types. "The
feedback from the market is positive and in particular the flat braking/retardation
resistors with their compact design are applicable space-saving in restrained
installation conditions," the sales manager Christoph Fodor says.  

The thermal fuse, uniquely patented by Türk+Hillinger, which is integrated in the
braking/retardation resistor does not need any additional electronic control elements.
With reaching of the maximum temperature the direct current up to 970 V DC is
separated automatically, whereby the resistor switches off fast and reliably.
In this way the damage to the complete device, developing with conventional
braking/retardation resistors in extreme cases, can be prevented intelligently
and technically effectively.

Türk+Hillinger offers a wide range of different executions. The intrinsically
safe braking/retardation resistors are available on request.
The dimensioning is effected according to the individual application profile.