AC loads

AC loads are devices designed to draw alternating current (AC) power from electrical systems. Programmable AC load banks are essential tools in testing and measuring electrical parameters like current, voltage, and frequency. These devices simulate the behavior of various loads within a system, enabling technicians to predict how different sources and loads will respond to fluctuating currents.

Avalon Test Equipment offers a wide range of programmable AC load banks for rent, catering to both low and high-wattage testing needs. You can select from resistive or electronic loads based on your testing requirements and the variability of the current. Our stock also includes portable AC load banks for convenient, on-the-go testing. We supply equipment from trusted manufacturers such as Chroma, NH Research, ASCO, and more.

AC load banks are used across many industries, including aerospace, alternative energy, battery manufacturing, military, research and development, and more. Common applications for programmable AC load banks include testing UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems, automatic switches, generators, and power inverters. Portable AC load banks are also widely used by companies and government agencies to meet stringent standards like DO-160, MIL-STD-704, and IEC 61000.