Dynamic Braking Resistors

Magnetek's Dynamic Braking Resistors are designed specifically for crane and hoist duty cycles and are paired with Magnetek drives based on your crane's CMAA duty cycle.

Features & Benefits

We offer our Standard Dynamic Braking Resistors or our new cULus certified Dynamic Braking Resistors. All our resistors are:

  •     Built with rigid galvanized steel or stainless steel enclosures
  •     Suitable for a variety of applications or may be customized to meet the needs of specific applications


Standard Dynamic Braking Resistor Option

  •     Available in smooth wound, wire wound or edge wound resistor coils
  •     Grid type resistors available for the most volatile applications
  •     Weatherproof louvered enclosure option  


cULus Certified Dynamic Braking Resistors

  •     Designed to meet UL508A and CSA C22.2 No. 14 safety standards
  •     Available in: grid, wire wound or edge wound resistor coils
  •     Mounted in hooded, ventilated enclosures


Pair Magnetek’s cULus certified resistors with our cULus certified control panels to provide a complete motor control solution that meets industry safety standards.