GRE1, GRE2
Vishay Milwaukee
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High Power, High Current Grid Resistors,
1 kW and Larger
FEATURES
• GRE1: high power capability to 7.8 kW at 40 °C
• GRE2: high power capability to 24 kW at 40 °C
• Standard indoor and outdoor enclosure options
• All welded construction with double insulation
• Modular or custom designs available
• Multiple terminal taps available
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
OVERVIEW
Vishay Milwaukee resistor offers a complete line of custom and standard grid resistors (GRE1 and GRE2), also know as steel
grid, punched grid and plate resistors. With a robust all welded construction, Milwaukee resistor grid resistors are designed
using stainless steel resistance elements to absorb high energy pulses, repeatedly.
APPLICATIONS OF GRID RESISTORS
Dynamic Braking
Harmonic Filters
When an electric motor driven load is being decelerated, the
motor acts as a generator, converting kinetic energy of the
load to electrical energy. The dynamic braking circuit
converts this electrical energy into heat to slow the load,
through the use of dynamic braking resistors. Braking
resistors ensure proper motor operation, allow heavy loads
to stop quickly and protect the drive from damage.
Furthermore, dynamic braking resistors that are improperly
cooled, incorrectly sized, physically damaged or electrically
failed can cause costly unwanted down time.
Within a harmonic filter installation the filter resistors are
used to dissipate unwanted harmonic frequencies as heat.
Load Banks
Custom designed resistive load banks allow for load
simulation of many electrical applications for testing
purposes.
CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR CUSTOM DESIGN AND OPTIONS FOR STANDARD DESIGN
Options include: custom mounting configurations, custom IP rated enclosures, element size / shape, power, multiple resistors
in a single enclosure, etc.
For custom designs please include: duty cycle, total power and resistance and mounting requirements.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For design assistance, contact: vishaymilwaukeeresistor@vishay.com
Revision: 27-Feb-2023
Document Number: 31833
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For technical questions, contact: vishaymilwaukeeresistor@vishay.com
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