Braking Resistors

Braking resistors are used with inverter drives (VFDs) to safely dissipate excess energy generated during motor deceleration. This prevents overvoltage faults, allows faster stopping times, and ensures reliable operation in applications with high inertia or frequent stopping cycles.

At Drive Outlet Megastore, we stock a wide range of braking resistors suitable for ABB, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Danfoss, Delta, Invertek, and other leading inverter drive brands. Our selection includes compact resistors for light-duty use through to heavy-duty dynamic braking resistors designed for demanding industrial applications.

Braking resistors are commonly used on conveyors, cranes, hoists, centrifuges, elevators, machine tools, and high-inertia loads where controlled deceleration is critical. They improve stopping performance, protect the drive from DC bus overvoltage, and enable safer and more efficient motor control.

We supply braking resistors with various resistance values, power ratings, enclosure types, and mounting options to suit different drive sizes and duty cycles. If you’re unsure which braking resistor is compatible with your inverter drive, our technical team can help you select the correct resistance and wattage rating for safe and reliable operation.

Select Braking Resistors by Application & Feature

Use the links below to browse popular braking resistor types and common use cases:

Not sure what you need? Send us your inverter drive model, motor kW, and application — we’ll recommend the correct braking resistor quickly.