Loading Rheostat 3KW Bank
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11830
The StemAids 3kW Loading Rheostat Bank is a precision-engineered power dissipation instrument designed for the empirical study of electrical machines, generators, and battery systems. Capable of handling a continuous load of 3,000 Watts, this unit provides a controllable resistive load to quantify the performance and regulation of power sources. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, it is an essential asset for University Engineering departments and Technical Institutes for stress-testing circuits and demonstrating the principles of thermodynamics in electrical systems.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Max Power Capacity |
3kW (3,000 Watts) Continuous |
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Resistive Element |
Heavy-duty Cupro-Nickel or Constantan alloy for thermal stability |
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Core Material |
High-temperature vitrified ceramic tubes |
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Adjustment Control |
Multi-step toggle switches or high-current sliding contactors |
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Cooling System |
Forced-air cooling with integrated industrial-grade fans |
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Interface Hardware |
Heavy-duty 4mm safety binding posts / terminal blocks |
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Chassis |
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 |
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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 real-world load simulation, supporting the study of Generator Regulation and Alternator load-testing.
- Thermal Quantification: Enables the physical study of energy conversion; learners apply high-current loads to observe how electrical energy is dissipated as heat and calculate thermal efficiency.
- Source Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Voltage Droop"; students evaluate how a 3kW load affects the output stability and frequency of a prime mover or power supply.
- Safety Protocol Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate industrial safety standards, including the importance of forced-air cooling and thermal management in high-wattage environments.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant). The internal resistive elements are secondary-bolted to prevent mechanical detachment or vibration damage during maritime transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and a detailed technical datasheet specifying current limits per step.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring anti-corrosive coatings on the frame and high-temperature silicone-insulated wiring to prevent breakdown in high-humidity laboratory climates.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the StemAids 3kW Loading Rheostat Bank directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Precision Resistance Matching: Every resistive step 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 full-load "burn-in" test to verify that the cooling system and ceramic cores can handle 3kW indefinitely without structural failure.
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement heating elements, cooling fans, and high-current switches to maximize the long-term ROI of laboratory infrastructure.
- Manufacturing Control: Direct oversight of the grounding (earthing) system and insulation ensures maximum operator safety during high-power electrical experiments.