Overview
The Clarostat VP25KA 2kΩ 25W wirewound resistor is a heavy-duty fixed resistor designed for industrial and electronic power applications requiring reliable current limiting, load balancing, and energy dissipation. The VP25KA series combines wirewound construction with a 25-watt continuous power rating, making it suitable for circuits that demand stability and thermal management.
Key Features
- 25W Power Rating: Continuous power dissipation for high-current applications
- Wirewound Construction: Precision wire-wound element ensures low inductance and stable performance
- Solder Lug Terminals: Heavy-duty lugs facilitate panel mounting and robust connections
- ± 10% Tolerance: Consistent resistance accuracy across temperature and time
- Temperature Coefficient: ± 100 ppm/°C for stable operation across environmental ranges
Technical Specifications
- Resistance: 2 kΩ (2000 Ω)
- Power Rating: 25 W
- Resistance Tolerance: ± 10%
- Element Type: Wirewound
- Terminal Style: Solder Lug
- Temperature Coefficient: ± 100 ppm/°C
- Product Series: VP25KA / VC Series
- Dimensions: Approximately 0.5625″ Diameter × 2″ Length
Typical Applications
- Power supply current limiting and fault protection
- Motor control load balancing and dynamic braking circuits
- Test equipment and bench power dissipation
- Industrial heater element control and temperature management
- Audio amplifier output load simulation and speaker protection
- Automotive and aerospace electrical load testing
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Industrial control panels and electrical enclosures with standard panel-mount configurations
- Power supply circuits requiring precision current limiting
- Test equipment and laboratory load banks
- General-purpose DC and low-frequency AC circuits
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Other 2 kΩ, 25W wirewound resistors with solder lug termination in the VC/VP25KA series
- Generic 25-watt resistor equivalents from Dale, IRC, and Ohmite in 2 kΩ / ± 10% specs
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering alternative brands
Works With
- Standard industrial electrical harnesses and circuit boards
- Through-hole and panel-mount termination methods
- DC and AC circuits up to industrial frequency ranges (50/60 Hz)
- Temperature-compensated measurement and control systems
