Loading Rheostat 3.5KW Bank
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11834
The StemAids 3.5kW Loading Rheostat Bank is a high-power laboratory instrument engineered for the empirical testing of electrical machines, power supplies, and generators. Capable of dissipating 3,500 Watts of electrical energy as heat, this unit provides a controllable, high-wattage resistive load to quantify the performance and regulation of power systems. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, it is a critical asset for University Engineering departments and Technical Institutes for stress-testing circuits and demonstrating the principles of power dissipation and thermal management.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Max Power Capacity |
3.5kW (3,500 Watts) Continuous |
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Resistive Element |
Industrial-grade Cupro-Nickel or Kanthal alloy for minimal thermal drift |
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Core Material |
High-density vitrified ceramic or porcelain for extreme thermal endurance |
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Adjustment Control |
Multiple heavy-duty toggle switches for incremental step-loading |
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Cooling System |
Forced-air cooling with integrated high-CFM industrial fans |
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Operating Voltage |
Compatible with DC and Single-Phase AC (110V–240V) |
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Interface Hardware |
Heavy-duty brass terminals or 4mm safety-shrouded binding posts |
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Chassis |
Fully ventilated metallic enclosure with industrial powder coating |
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Protection |
Over-temperature thermal cutout and master circuit breaker |
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ISO Compliance |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Power Systems Interface: Facilitates student understanding of the behavior of generators and power supplies under high-current conditions, supporting the study of Voltage Regulation and Efficiency.
- Thermal Quantification: Enables the physical study of energy conversion; learners apply high-current loads to measure the heat generated and calculate the thermal efficiency of the system.
- Network Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Voltage Sag" and "Line Losses"; students evaluate how a 5kW draw affects the stability of a circuit compared to a no-load state.
- Safety & Standards Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate and practice industrial safety protocols, including the importance of forced-air cooling and thermal limits in high-wattage electrical 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 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 coatings and high-temperature silicone-insulated wiring, ensuring consistent performance in humid or non-climate-controlled laboratory environments.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the StemAids 3.5kW Loading Rheostat Bank directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Precision Resistance Grids: Every resistive element is individually calibrated to ensure that the load increments are uniform, providing students with repeatable and accurate experimental data.
- In-House Thermal Testing: Every unit undergoes a rigorous 4-hour "burn-in" test at full 3.5kW capacity to verify the integrity of the cooling system and insulation.
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement ceramic tubes, resistive coils, and industrial-grade fans to maximize the long-term ROI of the equipment.
- Manufacturing Control: Direct oversight of the grounding (earthing) system and insulation resistance testing ensures maximum operator safety during high-power electrical experiments.
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