U.S. Resistor manufactures Non-inductive, Special Purpose, and Industrial Resistors that have found uses in many applications, including high power and high energy surge applications, such as Energy Transmission and Distribution systems to Wind Power systems. Larger Ceramic Resistors offer excellent protection in any electrical apparatus where electrical spikes of high energy are unwanted, such as circuit breakers, surge protection, or load banks.

These Resistors can be manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes including rods, discs, sleeves, and rings, depending on the application and needs of the customer. U.S. Resistors is able to produce both large and small lot quantities based on the need of each application. Electrical contact is established by means of depositing various metals such as brass, aluminum, or copper, on the resistors, molded on contacts, capped leads, or secured metal caps.

U.S. Resistor History

• 1992:  U.S. Resistor, Inc. was established by St. Marys Carbon from the sale of the Special Purpose Resistor division of the Stackpole Corporation
• 1994:  A new 32,500 sq. ft. building was erected to house manufacturing operations
• 1998:  Sales and Engineering moved to the manufacturing location
• 2000:  Achieved ISO 9002:1994 Certification
• 2009:  Achieved ISO 9001:2008 Certification
• 2018:  Achieved ISO 9001:2015 Certification

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