Products
We provide high performance electric heaters, heating systems, control solutions and power resistors engineered for demanding industrial processes.
Product selection
Find a product for your application
Backer Cynebar Ohmic manufactures industrial electric heating elements and power resistors in Brisbane, Australia, and supplies a broader heating and controls range. Ask our team which products are locally manufactured or supplied for your project.
Heating liquids, air or equipment
Consider immersion heaters for water, oils and process fluids; duct heaters for air heating; and tubular elements for immersion, air or radiant heating. Start with the medium, operating temperature, dimensions and mounting arrangement—not heating output alone.
Maintaining process temperature
Heat-trace options include constant wattage, mineral insulated (MI), self-limiting and refrigeration cable. Constant wattage and MI cable have confirmed asphalt applications at 180°C; MI cable is also suitable for maintaining heat in hoppers and tanks. Confirm the cable choice against the actual installation conditions.
Electrical resistance and load applications
Explore neutral earthing resistors for limiting earth-fault current, braking resistors for drive braking, and load banks for electrical load testing. Provide the electrical ratings, duty and installation environment; these products serve different purposes and are not interchangeable.
Temperature measurement and control
The controls range includes temperature controllers, sensors, thermostats and solid state relays. Discuss the required temperature range, sensor, electrical supply and heater load with our team so the control equipment can be considered alongside the heater.
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Heating Elements

Tubular Heating Elements
Backer Cynebar Ohmic Tubular Heating Elements are proudly Australian-made in Brisbane, manufactured to ISO9001 certification standards from raw materials through to finished product. Our tubular heating elements deliver reliable, high-performance heating for a wide range of industrial applications, ensuring quality and consistency at every stage of production.
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Immersion Heaters
Screw Plug Heaters · Flange Heaters · Circulation Heater
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Electric Air Duct Heater
Firebar Elements · Finned Elements
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Trace Heating Cable
Constant Wattage Heat Trace Cable · Mineral Insulated Heat Trace Cable · Self Limiting Heat Trace Cable · Refrigeration
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Cartridge Heaters
Precision engineering allows more power per square meter then any other metal-sheathed element. Used in accurately reamed holes, efficient energy conduction into the work piece ensures optimum heat transfer, fastest heat recovery and reliability in adverse operating conditions. Special lead configurations offer greater flexibility, strength & protection against vibration, movement and contaminants.
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Flexible heaters are thin (0.5 - 1.5mm), formable and able to be designed to fit your equipment’s requirements. The thin section and direct bonding to the work piece offer rapid heat transfer, accurate temperature control and even heat distribution. Standard sizes are available for most needs but complex shapes are possible without any loss of efficiency or durability.
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Drum Heaters
A drum heater for the occasional cold winter day. A temperature controlled room for pallets of drums when production is key.
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Ceramic Heating Element
When dependable process heating is critical, ceramic heating elements offer an efficient, durable, and cost-effective solution for a wide range of industrial applications. Designed to operate in demanding environments and deliver consistent heat transfer, ceramic heating elements are commonly used in bitumen storage tanks, asphalt processing systems, fuel storage tanks, thermal oil systems, and industrial vessels where reliable temperature control is essential. Manufactured in Australia, our ceramic heating elements are engineered for local conditions and can be custom-built in lengths of up to 7 metres, making them ideal for large-scale heating applications that require substantial heat coverage and long service life.
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Radiant Heaters
When fast, efficient, and controllable heat is essential, radiant heaters provide one of the most effective heating solutions available for Australian industry. Designed to transfer heat directly to the target surface, radiant heaters deliver rapid thermal response, improved energy efficiency, and consistent temperature distribution across a wide range of industrial applications. From plastics manufacturing and powder coating to food production, mining support equipment, and heat treatment processes, radiant heaters help businesses increase productivity while maintaining reliable process control. With operating temperatures reaching up to 1095°C (2000°F) and watt densities up to 30 W/in² (4.7 W/cm²), these heaters are engineered to perform in demanding industrial environments.
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Band Heaters
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Temperature Controls
Temperature Controllers · Switchgear · HMI Controllers · Thermostat · Temperature Sensor · Solid State Relay
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Power Resistors

Neutral Earthing Resistor
A neutral earthing resistor (NER) is connected between the neutral point of a transformer or generator and earth to limit current during an earth fault. It helps reduce damage to electrical equipment while allowing protection systems to detect and clear the fault.
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Braking Resistor
At OHMIC RESISTORS, we manufacture Dynamic Braking Resistors with thermal ratings to suit customer requirements within resistor design criteria. Designs may be air natural or force air cooled. The purpose of a dynamic braking resistor is, when inserted into a motor or VFVV drive circuit, to slow down an electric motor and upstream equipment by converting kinetic energy into heat. The design of dynamic braking resistors depends on cyclic ratings of given systems, for example electric locomotives or mill drives.
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Load Banks
Our load banks are used by a wide range of clients and industries such as mining sites, oil and gas plants, hospitals, major buildings, process plants, locomotive testing and many other essential services where it is required to verify the performance and reliability of generator systems.
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Rotor Resistor Starters
Slip Ring Motors are primarily used to start high inertia load or a load that requires a starting torque across a full speed range. By correctly selecting the resistors inserted into the Rotor circuit, the motor is able to produce maximum torque at a relatively low current from zero to full speed.
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Wire Wound Resistors
Backer Cynebar Ohmic supplies the Hurtle Webster range of industrial wirewound resistors for OEM equipment, replacement components, motor control and electrical test applications. Explore round and oval ceramic former types, fixed or adjustable tapping options and mounting arrangements, then discuss your resistance value, load and duty requirements with our Brisbane team.
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Plate Resistors
Backer Cynebar Ohmic manufactures custom-engineered Grid Plate Resistors for dynamic braking, motor control, load banks, mining equipment, cranes, conveyors and industrial power systems. Designed for high energy absorption and reliable heat dissipation, our resistors deliver dependable performance in demanding environments.
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Aluminium Housed Resistors
Compact, reliable power resistors for demanding industrial applications. The Danotherm Alpha Range Aluminium Housed Resistors is engineered for applications where reliability, thermal performance, and long service life are critical. Designed in Denmark and used worldwide, these compact power resistors deliver dependable energy dissipation for braking, power conversion, automation, and renewable energy systems. Available from Backer Cynebar Ohmic, the Alpha Range combines high power density with excellent heat dissipation, making it an ideal solution for industrial environments where space is limited and performance matters.
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Liquid Cooled Resistors
High-Power Liquid Cooled Resistors for Renewable Energy, Mining, Rail and Industrial Applications When extreme energy dissipation is required, traditional air-cooled resistors can become large, inefficient, and difficult to integrate. Liquid Cooled Resistors provide an advanced solution by delivering exceptional power density, superior thermal management, and reliable performance in a significantly smaller footprint. At Backer Cynebar Ohmic, we supply Danotherm Liquid Cooled Resistors for some of Australia's most demanding applications, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), dynamic braking systems, rail infrastructure, mining operations, renewable energy projects, power generation facilities, and industrial drive systems. Designed for power ratings from 6 kW up to 1,450 kW, these high-performance resistor systems are engineered for environments where reliability, efficiency, and space optimisation are critical.
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Steel Tube Resistors
When systems require maximum power in a minimal footprint, Danotherm’s steel tube resistors deliver the most streamlined and rugged solution. Purpose-built for harsh industrial environments where uncompromising reliability and thermal stability are paramount, these convection-cooled units are engineered for demanding loads, including overload conditions of up to ten times rated power for short intervals.
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Auxilliary Equipment
PR-Series Resistors · RB-Series Resistors
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Send your application details to our team. For a replacement, include the existing product reference, nameplate details, photographs or drawings where available. If a rating is unknown, tell us rather than guessing.
- What you need to heat, control or electrically load
- Operating temperature or electrical ratings, including supply voltage
- Equipment dimensions, mounting details and drawings
- Required heating output or resistor duty, if already specified
- Installation environment and insulation details, where relevant
