Braking resistors are used to dissipate the energy when the motor changes to the generative zone for the speed drive applications. They are connected to DC bar of the speed drives.
Braking resistors which have low power are produced with wire windings and the resistors have high power level are produced with stainless steel plates. Both wire winding and stainless steel plate breaking resistors are mounted in a perforated galvanized enclosure with natural cooling.