Overview
The Dale RCLRER40F is a robust aluminum-housed wirewound power resistor engineered for demanding industrial electronics applications. With a resistance value of 1000Ω and a 5W power rating, this resistor combines precision wirewound construction with aluminum shielding for superior thermal dissipation and electromagnetic stability. The aluminum housing provides mechanical protection and acts as a heat sink, making it ideal for applications requiring reliable current-limiting and load-dissipation performance.
Key Features
- Aluminum housing provides excellent thermal conductivity and EMI shielding
- Wirewound construction ensures stable, accurate resistance values over time
- 5W continuous power rating suitable for circuit protection and transient suppression
- 1000Ω resistance value compatible with standard industrial control circuits
- Through-hole axial lead design for easy PCB integration
Technical Specifications
- Resistance Value: 1000Ω
- Power Rating: 5W
- Housing Material: Aluminum
- Construction Type: Wirewound
- Lead Configuration: Axial, through-hole
- Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +350°C (typical for industrial wirewound resistors)
- Coating: High-temperature silicone (standard for Dale wirewound resistors)
Typical Applications
- Circuit protection and current limiting in industrial controls
- Load testing and dummy load applications
- Power supply design and regulation circuits
- Equipment start-up transient suppression
- Test and measurement equipment
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- General-purpose industrial control circuits and power supplies
- Standard 0.1″ PCB pitch layouts
- Any application requiring 1000Ω precision dissipation element
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. Contact PLC Machinery for specific cross-reference assistance if needed.
Works With
- Industrial circuit board designs using standard through-hole component layouts
- Wave soldering and reflow assembly processes
- Standard PCB CAD libraries for wirewound resistor footprints
