{"product_id":"allen-bradley-c80879-braking-resistor","title":"Allen-Bradley C80879 Braking Resistor","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eThe C80879 Braking Resistor is used in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/variable-frequency-drives-vfds\"\u003evariable frequency drive \u003c\/a\u003e(VFD) and motor control systems to dissipate regenerative energy generated during motor deceleration and stopping operations. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, cranes, hoists, machine tools, and automated production equipment where controlled braking and reduced stopping times are required. Maintenance teams, OEM engineers, and system integrators use the C80879 for drive system repairs, retrofit projects, replacement of failed braking resistors, and optimization of motor braking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eThe C80879 Braking Resistor is commonly used in industrial automation environments including conveyor systems, material handling equipment, packaging machinery, cranes, elevators, machine tools, and VFD-controlled motors where excess regenerative energy must be safely dissipated to protect drive components and improve braking efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e• Manufacturer: OEM Industrial Components\u003cbr data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e• Model \/ Part number: C80879\u003cbr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e• Product type: Braking Resistor\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e• Resistance value: 8.4 Ohms\u003cbr data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e• Current rating: 16 Amp\u003cbr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e• Function: Regenerative energy dissipation\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e• Compatible equipment: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor drives\u003cbr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e• Mounting: Panel or enclosure mounted\u003cbr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e• Construction: Industrial resistor assembly\u003cbr data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e• Application: Dynamic braking systems\u003cbr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e• Application environment: Industrial electrical systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1680\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Allen-Bradley Dynamic Braking Resistor (8.4 Ohm equivalent)\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e• Siemens Drive Braking Resistor (matching resistance and current rating)\u003cbr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e• ABB Dynamic Braking Resistor (equivalent specification)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLG Automation ","offers":[{"title":"Used Surplus - Excellent Condition","offer_id":51727182627118,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_9017eba9-d99e-4b8a-a1f2-853665c5f492.jpg?v=1770581965","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/allen-bradley-c80879-braking-resistor","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}