Large capacitances - Import export

Thanks to the special kind of films and coating patterns used in our E56/E59-capacitors, clever winding geometries and refined internal construction, they unite large capacitance, very small self-inductance and high surge current sustaining capability (up to 700kA) as well as the possibility of high rms currents (up to 750A). Instead of flat pack windings, our capacitance is formed by compact cylindrical windings, avoiding the mechanical stress and instabilities at the edges of flat packs. Special terminals allow for additional reduction of the self-inductance. At the same time, they are extremely overvoltage-proof. They are especially suited for buffer storage circuits of converters, filter circuits and such like. The capacitors are housed in aluminium or steel cases and filled with solid resin which makes them absolutely dry and leakage-proof. Their shape and dimensions can be adapted to the individual requirements of our customers.

The PK16™ capacitor can be universally used for the assembly of low inductance DC buffer circuits and DC filters; with its high energy density it can replace banks of series-connected electrolytic capacitors as well as large film capacitors in rectangular cases. The capacitance in a DC buffer circuit must be sufficiently sized to both handle and smoothen the occurring ripple currents. The traditional use of series-/parallel-connected electrolytic capacitors offered large capacitance at seemingly low cost, however the low cost per microfarad is countered by the very low current strengh, the high sensitivity to voltage and current surges, as well as a substantial risk of failures in the field, resulting in high maintenance cost. Our advanced know-how in special capacitor film coating and many years of practical experience in designing and manufacturing capacitors have allowed us to develop our PK16™ range with high capacitance density.