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What’s still holding back EV sales?

Electric vehicle (EV) uptake is increasing, but some drivers remain hesitant In his 2022 Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that electric vehic...

Resistor manufacturer gets Cyber Essentials certified

Cressall has achieved a valuable trust marker of its cyber security ~ Resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors has recently received a Cyber Essentials certification — a government-backed scheme developed by the National Cyber Security Centre and...

Electrifying agriculture: How EV tractors can support the sector’s sustainable shift

The electrification of the on-road transportation sector is well documented. What’s less discussed, however, are the off-road applications that can also b...

Dedicated to the load bank cause: Resistor manufacturer launches new load bank division

High power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors has launched a new division specifically for its load bank range — Power Prove. With over 100 years’ experience in the manufactur...

Variable speed drives: the dark side

While labelling variable speed drives (VSDs) as the Jekyll and Hyde of industry would be extreme, it is accurate to say that they possess a widely unknown, dark...

COP26 round up: the path to coal-free : Industry’s next steps towards a clean energy future

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the world how quickly global threats can take over, making this years’ Conference of the Parties (COP), COP26, the most im...

Industry: the planet’s closest friend or most sworn enemy?

...Reaching these challenging targets involves key manufacturers developing innovative products and services to enable Net Zero. For example, at Cressall Resistors, we manufacture a range of resistors crucial to reaching Net Zero.  For the automotive...

Resistor innovator to exhibit at The Battery Show Europe

Cressall Resistors will be showcasing its automotive resistor technology ~  Automotive resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors, is exhibiting at The Bat...

Precise control for critical testing: Load bank manufacturer launches power control chopper

... degree of precision superior to that offered by any competitor. Power Prove, which is the load bank division of power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, commissioned the design of the power control chopper to Italian Internet of Things (IoT)...

Improving surge protection

While the most destructive forms of transient surges are typically lightning and utility load switching, these two events are thought to account for just 20 per...

An Omega upgrade: Cressall improves efficiency of resistor element

Power resistor manufacturer, Cressall, has trialled a new configuration for its expanded mesh resistor element. The new, “Omega” shaping of the resi...

Variable speed drives: the dark side

While labelling variable speed drives (VSDs) as the Jekyll and Hyde of industry would be extreme, it is accurate to say that they possess a, widely unknown, dar...

Beyond the factory floor: Power resistors aren’t only for industrial plants

... never too far away from this essential power component. Here, Mark Barfield, engineering and R&D manager at power resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors, explores the range of applications for industrial resistors. In electronic circuits,...

Getting in control: How resistors benefit motor control

...f all shapes and sizes. But what exactly keeps them turning? Here, Joshua Piccaver, electrical design engineer at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explains why resistors are key to ensuring steady motor control.An electric motor converts...

Cressall Resistors explains the challenges of cable laying.

...red is how these cables made it to the sea floor in the first place. Here, Simone Bruckner, managing director at power resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors, explains the challenges of cable laying. Around the width of a garden hose, these network...

The impact of the latest emissions regulations on generators

... pollution, addressing their environmental impact is crucial. Here, Andrew Keith, product development director at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, discusses the changes to emissions regulations and what they mean for power maintenance.Toxic...

Cressall supplies surge suppressors for extra protection

...pressors also help prevent costly equipment downtime that could occur as a result of insulation failure.Simone Bruckner, managing director of Cressall Resistors, comments on the latest addition to the company's offering as he explains that "Cressall...

Cressall, explains the challenges in designing resistors for renewable applications.

....Issues like these can be remedied by using technologies such as pre-insertion resistor (PIR) in the circuits. PIRs, such as those offered by Cressall Resistors, are a three-phase resistor, insulated for the full system voltage, typically 33kV and...

The critical condition of hospital power

...nted risk to both patients and life-saving medical equipment. Here, Andrew Keith, product development director at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explains why load bank testing for hospital generators is a crucial industry requirement.The...

Filtering the right resistor: Selecting resistors for harmonic filtering

...armonic currents, which can cause voltage distortion and quality problems. Simone Bruckner, managing director at power resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors, discusses the different harmonic filter resistors that are used to combat these increasing...

Top considerations for building an enclosure

...re interested in the usability and functionality of the final product. Here Simone Bruckner, managing director at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explores the top considerations when designing an enclosure for industrial electrical...

One hundred years of female engineers: Cressall Resistors discusses the role of women in engineering, both past and present

... in Engineering Day on June 23, 2019, how can we drive female talent into the sector? Helen Marston, engineer at power resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors, discusses the role of women in engineering, both past and present.According to the Women's...

Cressall Resistors explains how factory design can impact operational efficiency.

...as a large part to play in optimising time, space and overall productivity. Simone Bruckner, managing director at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explains how factory design can impact operational efficiency.The avoidance of waste has...

How braking resistors have optimised the rail industry

... locomotives, the industry has seen numerous advancements since then. Here, Simone Bruckner, managing director of power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, discusses how braking resistors have helped revolutionise the railway industry both on...

Graphite and stainless steel in resistor innovation

...ntions, alterations are made over time to offer alternative solutions.Here, Simone Bruckner, managing director at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explains the benefits of two different materials used in Cressall's EV2 resistor.The EV2...

Resistor choice is plain sailing

...ssible, by meeting the specific requirements of the project alongside demands of the ship.For more information, please contact:Martin NichollsCressall Resistors Evington Valley RoadLeicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.comWeb: ...

New group product development director for power resistor manufacturer

...leLeading power resistor manufacturer Telema S.p.A has appointed Andrew Keith, former engineering director at the group's subsidiary company, Cressall Resistors, as its new group product development director.The Telema group forms the largest resistor...

Solving the skills gap: Does the future of engineering lie in the next generation?

...e 4 March, does the future of engineering lie in the next generation? Here, Mark Barfield, engineering manager at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, outlines his own journey as an apprentice and how companies can help close the skills...

Power resistor enclosures: seeking the answers

...hecklist of things to consider when they are planning their resistor and corresponding enclosure," said Andrew Keith, engineering director at Cressall Resistors. "Sometimes enclosures can be left as an afterthought, but this will rarely achieve the...

The South American climate and resistors

...and the mighty Amazon and Orinoco river deltas. Here, Stewart Wittering, marketing director for South America at power resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors, explains how the South-American geography and climate affects the resistor market. South...

How selecting the right dynamic braking resistor can keep things running smoothly

...plain sailing, stepping off on the next floor or stopping at the station without a worry. For more information, please contact:Martin NichollsCressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.comWeb: ...

The importance of correctly integrating an ERP system

...nning, preparation and a lot of hard work from all concerned, we got it right first time.For more information, please contact:Martin Nicholls Cressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Wmail: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.com...

Consumer reluctance and electric vehicle uptake

...nergy in case of the battery being full, an electrical fault or an emergency situation. For more information, please contact:Martin Nicholls Cressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.com...

Dynamic braking: Are you asking the right questions?

...ecify, quick to install and with ratings to suit most commonly supplied inverter drives. For more information, please contact:Martin Nicholls Cressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.com...

(Re)designing resistors with Computational Fluid Dynamics

...ct redesigns can often go unnoticed despite, significant improvements and updates. Here, Damiano Natali, research and development engineer at Cressall Resistors, explains how Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) helps refresh legacy product designs....

Water cooling multiplies brake resistor power density

...tween the current generation of advanced electric sports cars and the heavy industries where Leicester based electrical resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors traditionally operates. However, the common denominator is a lightweight 25kW water-cooled...

Cressall: Why replacement resistors are still needed for legacy systems.

...crane control, pumps, fans or compressors, replacement resistors are still needed for legacy systems.Here, Martin Nicholls, sales director of Cressall Resistors describes the time that the specialist resistor firm was called out to help Ketton Cement...

The braking resistors that will not break

...s in the ankles might cause the statue to collapse under its own weight. Here, David Atkins, projects director at power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explains why design is essential not only in art, but also in industry, especially when...

Resistor liquid cooling boosts 3.3kV medium voltage loads

...ll put a severe heating load on the application's power transistors - hence the need for water cooling, as David Atkins, projects director at Cressall Resistors explains. In marine applications, for instance, the drive is typically located in the bowels...

Load bank testing mitigates standby generation failure

...reliant on the security and continuity of their power supply. Simone Bruckner, managing director of power resistor and load bank manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explains why regular load bank testing should be a crucial part of any company's standby...

Cressall on the role of women in engineering

...neering. Visit the Women's Engineering Society's site to find out more or to get involved. For more information, please contact:Andrew Keith Cressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Andrew.keith@cressall.comWeb: ...

Electrifying vehicle technologies

...ame unpopular after 1900, there is little doubt that 2018 will more than make up for it. For more information, please contact:Martin Nicholls Cressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.com...

Research and development - industry's road to success

...rs, the road to innovation starts with research and development (R&D). Here Andrew Keith, engineering director of power resistor manufacturer Cressall Resistors, discusses the role of research and development in the manufacturing industry.I joined...

Cressall announces preferred representative in Colombia

... values, so the evolution into a formal representative alliance is a natural progression."For more information, please contact:Martin NichollsCressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.comWeb: ...

Cressall announces global distribution deal with RS Components

...it ratings and procedures for installation. These can be downloaded from the RS web site.For more information, please contact: Martin NichollsCressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.comWeb: ...

Engineers donate to thriving Leicester school: Cressall Resistors grant £500 to Madani schools

...deration. "We are sure students will enjoy the calm surroundings for many years to come."For more information, please contact:Martin Nicholls Cressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.com...

Resistor manufacturer improves production through extensive testing

...element types, Cressall offers bespoke solutions for almost any power control requirement.For more information, please contact:Martin NichollsCressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.com...

New head of business systems for resistor manufacturer

...les in industries ranging from electronic manufacturing to high-volume print packaging. For more information, please contact: Martin Nicholls Cressall ResistorsEvington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.com...

Resistor manufacturer improves production through extensive testing

...lement types, Cressall offers bespoke solutions for almost any power control requirement.For more information, please contact:Martin Nicholls Cressall Resistors Evington Valley Road Leicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.com...

Industrial resistor manufacturer improves efficiency with £0.5 million laser cutter

... floor layout and adjustments to the goods-inwards entrance and car parking facilities. For more information, please contact: Martin Nicholls Cressall Resistors Evington Valley RoadLeicester LE5 5LZTel:  +44 (0)1162733633Email: Martin.Nicholls@cressall.com...

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