AC Resistive-Reactive Load Banks
Resistive-reactive load banks: To test at conditions replicating a lagging power factor and to ensure complete engine and alternator test a resistive-reactive load bank is essential.
Crestchic design and manufacture a wide range of fixed or variable power factor resistive-reactive load banks in standard frames sizes & containers, from 50kVA to 6250kVA, built to your specific voltage, frequency and phase requirements.
All our load banks employ stainless steel finned elements for maximum heat dissipation and durability.
Key Features
Resistive-Reactive Load Banks
- Reactive (Inductive) only load banks available
- Typical power factor 0.8
- Voltage up to 690V
- 50 – 60 HZ
- 50kVA to 6250kVA
- IP55 standard protection
- Standard canopy sizes to 300kVA
- Container packages for 375kVA and above
- Multiple 1kVA load steps
- Stainless steel finned elements
- Choice of control system for all units – suited to application & operators
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Frequent Questions
What Load Bank Packages Do You Have?
We provide load bank packages ranging from 20kW to 7000kW and Multi-MVA solutions for turnkey projects, Have a look at our product range page on this site for more details
What Experience Do You Have?
Crestchic was formed in 1983 and has steadily grown to our position today as the industry leading manufacturer and supplier of loadbank solutions. We work for major players in all sectors ranging from Oil and Gas, Marine and Shipbuilding to Healthcare, Building Managers and Datacentres. We understand the complexities faced by businesses and have solutions tailored to suit the needs.
Where Do You Operate?
Our operations are spread across the globe, covering all seven continents. With our HQ in Burton-on-Trent in the UK, we have bases in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the United States of America.
Do You Have Any Certification?
Crestchic Limited, the world leader in load bank technology for the testing and commissioning of power generation systems, now hold not only the highest Quality Assurance ISO type (9001-2015), but additionally has now been accredited with the current environmental standard (ISO14001) and current health &safety accreditation (ISO45001).
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WHY USE A LOAD BANK?
Load banks are primarily used for testing electrical power output on diesel generators, gas turbines and UPS systems whilst carrying out commissioning and maintenance work.
The load banks are used for simulating real electrical loads enabling essential setup and commissioning which ensures that all electrical and control parameters are met prior to power generation/back up equipment being energized on line.
