About the 78177-2RC
A 78177-2RC is a Thyristor Assembly Rectifier Stack created by Reliance Electric. This stack may have also been offered under the names of ASEA BROWN BOVERI and Reliance Electric depending on what years it was made. This system is no longer being produced by these companies, but AX Control maintains a new surplus or reconditioned part in stock.
The 78177-2RC is also known as a Phase Rectifier Module. The main purpose of the 78177-2RC is to help turn free-flowing AC current into a one-way flowing DC current. This switch is done because DC current is easier to control. There are many different types of rectifiers, this one is in the copper/selenium oxide plate stack form. Typically, Reliance Electric used this rectifier is part of a three-phase system because it is used in a high-power application. This rectifier could be interchanged with others in the same phase.
For more material on the 78177-2RC Thyristor Assembly Rectifier Stack, please consult the product manuals provided by Reliance Electric. Only trained professionals should attempt to install the 78177-2RC to avert personal injury or destruction of the Armature Assembly. If you have misplaced or lost you product manuals, please let one of AX Control’s staff members know as you are purchasing the 78177-2RC and we will gladly help to locate a new one for you if possible.
To ask for a price quote from AX Control, please contact us via phone or email. If you have any questions about the compatibility of the 78177-2RC with your current system, please feel free to contact one of our expert staff members. We are here to help you through your system repairs.
