Kanthal® strip for resistive loads and braking applications enabling safe equipment operation and electrical protection
Traveling overhead cranes
For safe motor operation while lifting and lowering.
Elevators and lifts
For dissipating unwanted energy during operation.
Locomotives
Dynamic braking resistors are used with air-brakes to reduce wear on mechanical components.
Wind turbines
Dumping energy from the generator into a braking resistor to keep the turbine speed within its allowed limit, for cyclical braking with high wind conditions and to slow turbine blades for safe speed operation.
| Kanthal® NiCr alloys | Max. continuous operating temp. °C (°F) | Resistivity at 20°C (68°F) Ω mm2/m (Ω/cmf) |
|---|---|---|
| Nikrothal® 80 (wire) | 1200 (2190) | 1.09 (655) |
| Nikrothal® 80 (strip) | 1200 (2190) | 1.09 (655) |
| Nikrothal® 60 (wire) | 1150 (2100) | 1.11 (668) |
| Nikrothal® 60 (strip) | 1150 (2100) | 1.11 (668) |
| Kanthal® FeCrAl alloys | Max. continuous operating temp. °C (°F) | Resistivity at 20°C (68°F) Ω mm2/m (Ω/cmf) |
| Alkrothal® 720 (wire) | 1000 (1830) | 1.20 (720) |
| Alkrothal® 720 (strip) | 1000 (1830) | 1.20 (720) |
| Alkrothal® 14 (wire) | 1100 (2010) | 1.25 (752) |
| Alkrothal® 14 (strip) | 1100 (2010) | 1.25 (752) |
