Brake Resistor manufacturer profile
Cressall Resistors Ltd
Cressall Resistors Ltd is a brake resistor manufacturer based in United Kingdom. [S1]
- Country
- United Kingdom [S1]
- Website
- cressall.com
Evidence scope
The retained official product route documents: Cressall Resistors manufactures dynamic braking resistors and other industrial power resistors in the United Kingdom. This dossier uses that cited route as the editorial scope. [S4]
Brake Resistor
Documented series: Cressall ES and DBR standard dynamic braking resistors
Cressall Resistors manufactures dynamic braking resistors and other industrial power resistors in the United Kingdom. [S4]
| Material | stainless steel [S5] |
|---|
- Cressall ES and DBR standard dynamic braking resistors [S3]
Selection fit: Standard air-cooled dynamic braking resistors for VFD regenerative braking, not thermal overload relays. [S3]
Product range and documented series
Cressall Resistors manufactures dynamic braking resistors and other industrial power resistors in the United Kingdom. [S4]
- Cressall ES and DBR standard dynamic braking resistors [S3]Source note: SERIES 9 - 25kW CONTINUOUS ES Series, 0.6 – 8kW Continuous Our ES range is usually available from stock so there’s no waiting for the right DBR Spiral wire wound resis
Procurement fit
The documented Cressall ES and DBR series are specified as standard air-cooled dynamic braking resistors for VFD regenerative braking applications. The procurement classification explicitly excludes thermal overload relays, which is relevant for buyers sourcing under the wrong category. Stainless steel is the documented material of construction. No additional ratings, resistances, or power values are recorded in the source data, so direct comparison against project specifications requires reference to the manufacturer's data sheet.
Technical capabilities
The Cressall ES and DBR series are documented as standard dynamic braking resistors constructed from stainless steel. The cooling method is recorded as air-cooled. Application context is VFD regenerative braking. The documented scope does not include resistance values, power ratings, current ratings, voltage classes, IP ratings, dimensional data, thermal time constants, or environmental qualifications. Any values beyond series name, material, cooling method, and application must be confirmed against the manufacturer's data sheet before issue.
Markets and applications
Documented application is VFD regenerative braking, which corresponds to industrial motor control installations where deceleration energy is dissipated as heat. The series is positioned for standard dynamic braking duty rather than specialised overload protection. No specific end markets, industries, customer segments, or geography beyond the United Kingdom base are recorded in the documented facts. Recent market commentary references Cressall Resistors Ltd in the context of broader resistor industry growth, but this is signal data, not a manufacturer specification.
Evidence limitations
Several common buying fields are not publicly documented for this entry. Power ratings, resistance values, current ratings, voltage classes, IP ratings, dimensional data, weight, mounting configuration, ambient temperature ratings, duty cycle, and thermal time constants are not publicly documented. Certification status, testing standards, warranty terms, lead times, and authorised distributor network are also not publicly documented. Recent Technavio market commentary referencing Cressall Resistors Ltd is context only and should not be treated as a manufacturer specification.
Editorial summary
Cressall Resistors Ltd is a United Kingdom based manufacturer documented within the brake resistor category. The company offers the Cressall ES and DBR series of standard dynamic braking resistors, with construction specified as stainless steel. These units are documented as air-cooled components intended for industrial electrical applications involving variable frequency drive regenerative braking systems. The manufacturer's scope of supply, as recorded, covers only this product family and no additional product lines are listed in the source data.
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Frequently asked questions
What Brake Resistor product is documented for Cressall Resistors Ltd?
The retained product material names Cressall ES and DBR standard dynamic braking resistors. The dossier keeps this as a product-level statement rather than using it as a claim about the company's entire catalogue. [S3]
Research notes
The retained first-party packet supports a richer product-level reading surface, but it does not yet contain 600 words of distinct cited content. This noindex dossier remains in reviewing status until additional source-backed facts are retained.
- [S1] United KingdomUnited Kingdom
- [S2] cressall.comcressall.com
- [S3] Cressall ES and DBR standard dynamic braking resistorsSERIES 9 - 25kW CONTINUOUS ES Series, 0.6 – 8kW Continuous Our ES range is usually available from stock so there’s no waiting for the right DBR Spiral wire wound resis
- [S4] Cressall Resistors manufactures dynamic braking resistors and other industrial power resistors in the United Kingdom.E WE ARE CRESSALL RESISTORS Evington Valley Road, Leicester, LE5 5LZ Tel: +44 (0) 116 273 3633 CRESSALL, DEREHAM 11, Royson Way, Dereham Business Park, Hurn Rd, Dereham
- [S5] stainless steelChoice of enclosure materials: pre-galvanised mild steel, 304 or 316 stainless steel allowing designs to be optimized for both price and performance.
- [S6] Retained sourceCressall ES/DBR standard dynamic braking resistor range