Ohmite Mfg. Co.
Ohmite Mfg. Co.
1600 Golf Rd., Suite 850, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Tel. 1-866-9-OHMITE Fax 1-847-574-7522 www.ohmite.com info@ohmite.com
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Metalohm Series
Wirewound Resistors
0.5"
A
B
C
ø0.195"
D
0.75"
term. style 276 (sq. collar, G3923)
278 (oval collar, G3860)
1.5" max.
0.250"
ø0.068"
±0.005
23/16" max.
term. style 277
1.5" max.
term. style 279
0.437" dia.
ø0.089"
1" max.
term. style 211
term. style 252
5/16"
1.25" max.
ø0.171"
term. style 297
1.25" max.
term. style 298
wire wire
FEATURES
Flameproof and inorganic
sink capacity
All welded construction
Nonhygroscopic
High surge construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Wattage:
Based on a 275°C “U”
characteristic derating curve
Temperature coefficient:
18 ohm: 0 ±90ppm/°C
8 < 18 ohm: 0 ±50ppm/°C
<8 ohm: 0 ±180ppm/°C
(TC for some watt/ohm combina-
tions may be lower)
Dielectric strength:
Terminal to
case, depends on terminal style
(1500V min.)
Creepage:
term. style 277: 1.2”
term. styles 278/276: 0.4”/0.7”
term. styles 211/252/279: 0.15”
Termination Wires
Stranded, available in any insu-
lation rated 125°C or higher
(may require term. style 297).
Custom cut/stripped lengths
Can be potted or pre-soldered to
terminal styles 211 or 252
Quick connect (fully or partially
insulated), ring or spade termina-
tions available
Dielectric Sleeves
Steatite construction
Style 276 meets UL/NEMA
2500V RMS for one minute
requirement
Available as terminal styles 276,
277, 278, 297
Watts
Dimensions (inches)
Style
Style
w/o heat sink
w/o heat sink
w/ heat sink*
w/ heat sink*
A
B
C
D
Ohmic range**
Ohmic range**
20/45M
20/45M
20
20
45
45
1
1
7
/
/
16
16
1
7
/
/
8
8
3
/
/
4
0.05-6K
0.05-6K
40/70M
40
70
2
9
/
16
3
3
7
/
16
3
/
4
1.0-25K
HV40-70M
HV40-70M
40
40
70
70
2
9
/
/
16
16
3
3
3
3
7
/
/
16
16
7
/
/
8
8
1.0-25K
1.0-25K
50/100M
50
100
3
11
/
16
4
1
/
8
4
9
/
16
3
/
4
1.5-47.5K
60/115M
60/115M
60
60
115
115
5
5
9
/
/
16
16
6
6
6
6
7
/
/
16
16
3
/
/
4
2.5-81K
2.5-81K
*Based on a 12”x12”x
1
/
8
” aluminum heat sink, using a thermal compound, in a 25°C ambient
**Standard winding ranges only listed, other values available; contact factory.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
Terminal Type
211
252, 279
276
278
277
297
298
Style
Dielectric Strength
20/45M
1500
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2500V
2500V
40/70M
1500
1500
2500
2500
N/A
2500V
2500V
HV40/70M
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4250
N/A
N/A N/A
N/A
50/100M
1500
1500
2500
2500
N/A
2500V
2500V
60/115M
1500
1500
2500
2500
N/A
2500V
2500V
OPTIONS
Noninductive versions (Aryton-
Perry windings)
Terminal sleeves to increase
dielectric strength and maximize
creepage distance
Variety of terminal choices
Potted or soldered wire leads
including quick connect, ring,
spade terminals
Tapped models
ORDERING INFORMATION
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Style Ohms
1R000 = 1.000
10R5K = 10,500
Terminal Type
(see diagram)
Non-inductive
(optional)
Tolerance
K = 10%
J = 5%
H = 3%
G= 2%
F = 1%