17280210 - ESAB 100W 1 Ohm Wire Wound Resistor Spare Part

Technical Overview of the ESAB 17280210 Wire Wound Resistor

The ESAB 17280210 is a high-specification wire wound fixed resistor designed for critical applications within industrial welding power sources. In the realm of electrical Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), ensuring the integrity of power regulation components is paramount for equipment longevity and safety. This component features a substantial power rating of 100 Watts, making it capable of dissipating significant heat generated during the welding process or during capacitor discharge cycles. The resistance value is calibrated to exactly 1.00 Ohm, a low-resistance specification often utilized in current sensing, current limiting, or snubber circuits within heavy-duty power electronics.

Wire wound technology is the preferred choice for this application due to its superior pulse handling capabilities and stability over a wide temperature range. Unlike carbon composition or film resistors, wire wound resistors consist of a resistive wire wrapped around a non-conductive ceramic core. This construction allows the ESAB 17280210 to withstand the high energy surges and thermal shocks characteristic of welding environments without drifting significantly in value or failing open. The 5% tolerance indicates a standard level of precision for power components, ensuring that the circuit operates within its design parameters without requiring the excessive cost of high-precision instrumentation resistors.

When servicing ESAB equipment, utilizing the OEM specified part is critical. The physical dimensions, mounting style, and termination type of the 17280210 are tailored to fit specific ESAB chassis configurations, ensuring proper heat dissipation and vibration resistance. Substitution with generic components can lead to mounting difficulties, inadequate thermal management, or mismatched inductance values, which could destabilize the power supply or lead to premature failure. This resistor represents a vital spare for technicians maintaining fleets of ESAB welding machines, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to factory specifications.

Key technical specifications include:

• Power Rating: 100 Watts (Continuous)
• Resistance: 1.00 Ohm
• Tolerance: 5%
• Construction: Wire Wound, Fixed