Loading Rheostat 10KW
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11837
The StemAids 10kW Loading Rheostat Bank is an industrial-grade electrical testing solution engineered for the empirical evaluation of medium-capacity power systems, including generators, UPS systems, and industrial transformers. Capable of dissipating 10,000 Watts of continuous resistive load, this workstation provides a precisely controllable interface to quantify voltage regulation, efficiency, and thermal stability of power sources. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, it is optimized for University Engineering Research Centers and vocational training in electrical power systems.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Max Power Capacity |
10kW (10,000 Watts) Continuous |
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Resistive Element |
Heavy-duty Cupro-Nickel or Stainless Steel grids for minimal thermal drift |
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Configuration |
Single-Phase (220V–240V) or Three-Phase (415V) AC/DC |
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Load Stepping |
Multiple heavy-duty toggle switches or contactors for incremental resolution |
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Cooling System |
Forced-air cooling with integrated high-CFM industrial axial fans |
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Monitoring |
Integrated Digital Multi-Function Meter (Optional: V, A, kW, Hz) |
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Chassis |
Floor-standing, ventilated steel enclosure with industrial castors |
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Protection |
Over-temperature thermal cutout and master MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) |
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ISO Compliance |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
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HS Code |
8533.29.00 (High-power electrical variable resistors) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Power Systems Interface: Facilitates student understanding of how large-scale electrical energy is converted into thermal energy, supporting the study of Thermodynamics and Power Plant Engineering.
- Source Efficiency Quantification: Enables the physical study of alternators and prime movers; learners apply the 10kW load to determine the efficiency curves and "Governor Droop" characteristics of a generator.
- Network Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Voltage Sag" and "Line Losses"; students evaluate how high-current resistive loading impacts the stability of a local distribution network.
- Safety & Thermal Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate industrial safety standards, including the necessity of forced-air cooling, interlocking systems, and emergency shutdown procedures in high-wattage environments.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade, reinforced seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant). The internal resistive banks are secured with heavy-duty bracing and vibration-dampening mounts to prevent core fracture or wiring displacement during transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a factory-verified test report specifying the current limits for each resistive step.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring anti-corrosive powder coating and high-temperature silicone-insulated wiring, ensuring consistent performance in humid or non-climate-controlled laboratory environments.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the StemAids 10kW Loading Rheostat Bank directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- High-Current Reliability: We use industrial-grade contactors and switches rated for high-arcing environments, ensuring a service life that withstands years of intensive institutional use.
- Precision Resistance Grids: Direct oversight of the wire-winding or grid-stamping process ensures that the total 10kW load is distributed evenly, preventing localized "hot spots."
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement resistive elements, high-velocity fans, and control switches to maximize the long-term ROI of the equipment.
- Manufacturing Control: Every unit undergoes a rigorous 4-hour "Heat Run" test at full 10kW capacity before shipping to verify thermal management and insulation integrity under sustained stress.
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