{"product_id":"westcode-240-0018-080-thyristor-rectifier","title":"Westcode 240-0018-080 Thyristor Rectifier","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\"\u003eDescription:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"17\"\u003eThe Westcode 240-0018-080 Thyristor Rectifier (2400018080) is used in high-power industrial power conversion systems to provide controlled AC-to-DC rectification and switching for demanding electrical applications. Commonly installed in DC motor drives, industrial \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/power-supplies-protection\"\u003epower supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, induction heating equipment, welding systems, battery chargers, and heavy-duty process control equipment requiring reliable high-current thyristor performance. Maintenance teams, electrical engineers, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators\u003c\/a\u003e use this thyristor rectifier for equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and replacement of failed press-pack power semiconductor devices. Westcode thyristors are designed for low conduction losses, high surge current capability, and long service life in industrial power electronics. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"849\" data-section-id=\"5ms9th\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eThe Westcode 240-0018-080 Thyristor Rectifier is commonly used in phase-controlled rectifiers, DC drive systems, soft starters, industrial welding equipment, induction heating systems, battery charging equipment, power converters, and heavy industrial automation applications requiring precise high-power switching and rectification. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1240\" data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1982\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003e• Brand: Westcode (IXYS \/ Littelfuse)\u003cbr data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003e• Part Number: 240-0018-080\u003cbr data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1337\"\u003e• Alternate Part Number: 2400018080\u003cbr data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e• Product Type: Thyristor Rectifier (SCR)\u003cbr data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e• Device Type: Phase-Control Thyristor\u003cbr data-end=\"1463\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003e• Package Style: Press-Pack \/ Disc-Type Power Semiconductor\u003cbr data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003e• Mounting: Pressure Contact Assembly\u003cbr data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003e• Function: Controlled AC-to-DC rectification and high-power switching\u003cbr data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003e• Cooling Method: Air- or Water-Cooled Heatsink Compatible\u003cbr data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1696\"\u003e• Installation: Direct OEM Replacement\u003cbr data-end=\"1740\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003e• Application: Industrial Power Conversion and Motor Drive Systems\u003cbr data-end=\"1809\" data-start=\"1806\"\u003e• Industrial Applications: DC Drives, Welding Equipment, Battery Chargers, Power Supplies, Induction Heating, and Industrial Automation \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1984\" data-section-id=\"1cz0398\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2259\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e• Westcode 240-0015-120 Thyristor Rectifier \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003e• Westcode 240-0013-090 Thyristor Rectifier \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2178\" data-start=\"2175\"\u003e• Westcode 240-0010-100 Thyristor Rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLG Automation ","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51714355659054,"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_d8cfbd5b-403a-4a4f-ac7d-5a1d290220af.jpg?v=1770423911","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/westcode-240-0018-080-thyristor-rectifier","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}