- Low Voltage Capacitor Banks – Fixed
- Low Voltage Capacitor Banks – Automatic
- MV Capacitor Banks – Fixed
- MV Capacitor Banks – Multi-Step
- MV Pad-Mounted Capacitor Banks
- Mobile Capacitor Equipment
Low Voltage
Fixed Capacitor Banks
Specifications
Designed for individual load correction, Controllix Fixed Capacitor Banks are connected directly to the terminals of inductive loads such as motors and transformers. By providing reactive power at the source, these units eliminate the need for the electrical network to distribute reactive power, effectively reducing I2R heat losses and preventing utility power factor penalties. They are an ideal, low-maintenance solution for facilities with constant electrical loads.
Low Voltage
Automatic Capacitor Banks
Specifications
Controllix Automatic Capacitor Banks provide a centralized, user-friendly solution for facilities with fluctuating power demands. Equipped with advanced programmable VAR controllers, these systems sense real-time load changes and automatically switch capacitor steps to maintain a precise target power factor. This prevents “over-correction” during low-load periods and ensures maximum efficiency during peak operations, making them more efficient than individual motor capacitors for large industrial applications.
Medium Voltage
Fixed Capacitor Banks
Specifications
The most cost-effective solution for constant reactive power compensation at the medium voltage level.
Medium Voltage
Multi-Step Capacitor Banks
Specifications
For systems with varying loads, these units utilize multi-step switching to maintain a target power factor without causing over-voltage conditions during light loads.
Medium Voltage
Pad-Mounted Capacitor Equipment
Specifications
A low-profile, “dead-front” design optimized for underground distribution and public-access areas.
Medium Voltage
Mobile Capacitor Equipment
Specifications
A trailer-mounted or skid-mounted solution for temporary power quality needs or emergency restoration.
Industrial Capacitor Banks & Power Factor Correction Solutions
A Capacitor Bank is an assembly of multiple capacitor units connected in series or parallel, designed to provide reactive power (kVAR) to an electrical system. By improving the Power Factor (PF), these banks reduce the total current drawn from the utility, eliminate monthly “reactive power” penalties, and stabilize system voltage. Controllix Corporation specializes in engineered Low Voltage and Medium Voltage capacitor banks that enhance grid reliability and maximize transformer capacity for industrial, utility, and commercial applications.
How Capacitor Banks Optimize Your Electrical System
To understand the value of a capacitor bank, it is essential to understand Reactive Power. Inductive loads—such as motors, transformers, and lighting ballasts—require reactive power to create magnetic fields. When this power is drawn entirely from the utility, your system becomes inefficient.
Key Benefits of Controllix Capacitor Banks:
- Eliminate Utility Penalties: Most utilities charge a “Demand Penalty” if your power factor falls below 0.90 or 0.95. Capacitor banks bring this back to near-unity (1.0).
- Improve Voltage Regulation: Reducing the current load prevents voltage drops at the end of long distribution lines.
- Reduce System Losses: Lower current means less heat (I2R loss) in your cables and transformers.
- Release System Capacity: By supplying kVAR locally, you free up “trapped” kVA in your existing transformers, allowing you to add more load without upgrading infrastructure.
