Capacitors

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A capacitor is an energy storage device widely used in electronic circuits to block

direct current while allowing alternating current to pass. They are used in filter
networks to smooth the output current of power supplies and stabilise system
voltage.

Do I need a capacitor solution?

Poor power factor due to inductive loads creating an inefficient electrical system

Overheating of transformers, switchgear and cabling

Unstable voltage supply

Unstable equipment operation

High energy usage and costs

Why use capacitors?

Capacitors can have a wide range of applications in electrical circuits:

Power factor correction: Capacitors are a purely reactive

electrical component. They can be used to offset inductive
loads such as motors to improve power quality.

Harmonic filtering and power conditioning: Given its ability

to store energy, a capacitor does not instantaneously change
value with changes in system voltage levels. This response
time allows the capacitor to provide smoothing of output
current fluctuations.

Energy storage: A capacitor stores electrical energy when

connected into a powered circuit. This energy is dissipated
when the power circuit is disconnected, acting as a temporary
battery. Capacitors are commonly used in electronic devices
to maintain power supply while batteries are being changed,
or can provide extended service capacity for uninterruptible
power supplies (UPS).

Motor starters: Capacitors can be used to alter the current to

one or more windings of a single phase AC induction motor
to create a rotating magnetic field. The force of the magnetic
field provides sufficient torque to allow it to begin to rotate.

What we offer

Captech is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of capacitor components, specialising in custom solutions for a range of
industries and applications including motor starting and running, power electronics and lighting and power factor correction
to improve electrical utilisation and efficiency. Our range includes:

1. Multi-purpose capacitors – Captech offers a range of 1ph

DUCATI multi-purpose capacitors suitable for a wide range
of applications including motors, pumps, compressors, power
tools, fans, air-conditioning units, lighting, electrical
appliances, whitegoods and other general-purpose
equipment.

2. Medium voltage capacitors – Partnering with FRAKO,

Captech’s range of medium voltage capacitors can be
produced in various dimensions with a variety of voltage and
power ratings for fast delivery.

3. Motor start capacitors – Captech’s range of motor start

capacitor are suitable for welders, generators, power supply,
inverter, rectifier, UPS, strobe, and a wide range of electronic
circuit applications.

4. Electrolytic capacitors – Suitable for welders, generators,

power supply, inverter, rectifier, UPS, strobe, and a wide
range of electronic circuits applications.

5. Power capacitors – Partnering with FRAKO, Captech offer

a range of power capacitors specially designed to suit power
factor correction and filtering applications