New low voltage power capacitors improve power factor and voltage regulation

New Yorker Electronics has released the new ASC Capacitors RG-2 Series of Metallised Propylene Low-Voltage Film Capacitors. This high-end capacitor series is intended for improved PFC and voltage regulation on low-voltage AC power systems.

These highly reliable devices are built-in voltages from 230V to 525V. Standard RG-2 capacitors are 50Hz with 60Hz options also offered. The standard units provide three-phase with delta coil connections; one-phase versions are also offered.

The capacitors are constructed with specially process metallised polypropylene film, impregnated with non-toxic, non-PCB oil. They are typically created to suit, with mounting vertically with the bushings on top. To increase its maintenance-free life, the devices are coated with non-corrosive polyurethane resin enamel in Munsell colour rotation 5Y7/1. The series satisfies the latest requirements of IEC 60831-1 and JIS C 4901.

The new device joins two other low/medium voltage products from the company. The ASC LV-6 is a series of medium-voltage power capacitors. The LV-6 Factor Correction Capacitor uses plastic film only, for superior dielectric strength. The oil-filled capacitors use uniquely constructed proprietary electrodes to deliver remarkably low loss (as low as approximately 1/3 of conventional ASC capacitors) and a significantly high allowable current.

LRB-3 Low Voltage Series Reactors Type is a 50Hz three-phase reactor created to resolve harmonic issues. By decreasing the inrush current from power sources or energised parallel capacitors, the reactors protect capacitors from harmonics. With a 6% reactance (I5=35%) and an insulation class up to 155C, the device is offered in 210VAC and 400VAC withstanding options.