Post Glover MCRL2-78880-1 Dual Resistor Bank 500W

Description:

The Post Glover MCRL2-78880-1 Dual Resistor Bank is used in industrial motor control and power management systems to dissipate electrical energy during braking, starting, and speed regulation operations. Commonly installed in cranes, hoists, conveyors, mining equipment, and heavy industrial machinery requiring dynamic braking or motor starting resistance. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this resistor bank for equipment repairs, drive system upgrades, and replacement of failed braking resistors. The assembly features a dual resistor bank design with a 500-watt power rating for continuous industrial duty applications.

Applications:

The Post Glover MCRL2-78880-1 dual resistor bank is commonly used in dynamic braking circuits, motor starting applications, variable speed drives, load banks, and crane control systems where excess electrical energy must be safely dissipated as heat. Post Glover resistor banks are widely utilized in material handling equipment, mining machinery, pumps, and heavy-duty industrial applications operating under high vibration and demanding environmental conditions.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer part number (MPN): MCRL2-78880-1
• Manufacturer: Post Glover
• Product type: Dual resistor bank
• Power rating: 500 Watts
• Configuration: Dual resistor assembly
• Function: Dynamic braking and load dissipation
• Application: Motor control and drive systems
• Resistor type: Industrial power resistor bank
• Construction: Heavy-duty industrial resistor assembly
• Mounting type: Panel or chassis mounted
• Cooling method: Natural air convection
• Compatible systems: Motor starters, VFDs, cranes, and hoists
• Duty cycle: Continuous industrial operation
• Operating environment: Industrial machinery and control cabinets
• Primary function: Energy dissipation and braking control
• Service application: Replacement and maintenance component
• Product status: Legacy industrial power resistor assembly with limited published specifications.

Common Replacements:

• Post Glover Grid Resistor Bank
• Powerohm Dynamic Braking Resistor Bank
• Vishay 500W Industrial Braking Resistor Assembly