Overview
The RCL8713 wirewound power resistor is a 215 ohm, 30 watt fixed resistor engineered for applications requiring robust power dissipation and long-term reliability. Wirewound construction provides superior performance compared to carbon film alternatives, making the RCL8713 ideal for industrial equipment, power supplies, motor controls, and circuit protection applications where precise resistance and thermal stability are critical.
Key Features
- Resistance: 215 ohms with consistent tolerance
- Power rating: 30 watts for high-load applications
- Wirewound construction for stability and accuracy
- Suitable for industrial and commercial equipment
- Drop-in replacement for equivalent specifications
- New condition, ready for immediate deployment
Technical Specifications
The RCL8713 meets industry standards for wirewound resistors used in power and thermal management circuits. Its 30-watt capacity accommodates continuous-duty applications where dissipation reliability is essential. The 215-ohm resistance value makes this unit suitable for intermediate power-level circuits in industrial control panels, test equipment, and supply conditioning systems.
Typical Applications
- Power supply load resistors and dummy loads
- Motor starting and dynamic braking circuits
- Test equipment and measurement systems
- Industrial control panel components
- Thermal management and current limiting
- Circuit protection and voltage dividers
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Industrial control systems and power supplies
- Motor control and variable frequency drive circuits
- Test and measurement equipment
- General-purpose power dissipation applications
- Equipment rated for 30W resistive loads
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The RCL8713 directly replaces equivalent 215 ohm, 30 watt wirewound resistors in legacy or maintenance applications. For interchangeability confirmation with your specific installation, verify part specifications and mounting requirements match your existing assembly.
Works With
- Standard industrial power circuits (AC/DC)
- Analog and digital control systems
- Power conditioning and filter networks
- Thermal dissipation and load-sharing applications












