Rheostat Nichrome Wire Groove Type
Product Code : EL-EAE-10288
Quick Answer: Rheostat Nichrome Wire Groove Type has a nichrome winding on an insulated, heat-resistant porcelain pipe and double-contact phosphor-bronze sliders, and is available in current ratings of 0.3 to 6.5 amperes.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Nichrome wire wound on an insulated, heat-resistant porcelain pipe
- Double contact phosphor-bronze sliders moving on a sliding rod
- Heavy brass block for smooth movement
- Supports moulded in bakelite or aluminium
- Three brass terminals for variable resistance or potential divider use
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Winding | Nichrome wire |
| Former | Insulated, heat-resistant special porcelain pipe |
| Slider contact | Phosphor-bronze, double contact |
| Supports | Bakelite or aluminium moulded |
| Terminals | Three, brass |
| Current rating | 0.3 to 6.5 amperes |
About This Product
Intended for general laboratory work in the Electrical And Electronics range, this rheostat varies resistance through a slider that moves along the winding. Its three brass terminals let it be connected either as a variable resistance or as a potential divider, and the porcelain pipe gives good heat dissipation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What current range is the nichrome rheostat made in?
Current ratings run from 0.3 amperes to 6.5 amperes, across a variety of resistances.
Beyond India, Lab Equipments Ambala ships to laboratories and education buyers in Ecuador, Trinidad and Tobago and North Macedonia.
For a quotation on the Rheostat Nichrome Wire Groove Type, contact Lab Equipments Ambala.
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