IMO MC32-K-00230 capacitor switching contactor featuring 25 kVAR switching capability, 230 V AC coil and integrated damping resistors for industrial power factor correction systems.
£139.38
The IMO MC32-K-00230 is a specialised capacitor switching contactor engineered for reliable switching of power factor correction capacitor banks in industrial electrical systems. Designed specifically for capacitor switching duties, this contactor helps minimise inrush current stress and improve the operational reliability of reactive power compensation installations.
As part of the trusted IMO MC-K capacitor switching contactor range, the MC32-K-00230 incorporates early-make auxiliary contacts and damping resistors to reduce capacitor charging surges during switching. This advanced design helps protect connected capacitor banks and contact surfaces while extending service life in demanding industrial environments.
With a 25 kVAR capacitor switching capacity, a robust 32 A frame size and a 230 V AC control coil, the MC32-K-00230 is ideal for power factor correction panels, industrial capacitor banks, energy efficiency systems and electrical distribution equipment requiring dependable capacitor switching performance.
Capacitor switching contactors are specifically designed to handle the high inrush currents generated when switching capacitor banks in power factor correction systems. The IMO MC32-K-00230 uses integrated damping resistors and auxiliary contacts to reduce electrical stress and improve operational reliability.
Its compact construction and DIN rail mounting compatibility make it suitable for industrial energy management systems, reactive power compensation equipment and electrical distribution panels where dependable capacitor switching and long-term operational stability are essential.
| Current | 32 A |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| Series | MC-K Capacitor Switching Series |
| Product type | Capacitor switching contactor |
| Capacitor switching rating | 25 kVAR |
| Frame current rating | 32 A |
| Control coil voltage | 230 V AC |
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Application | Power factor correction capacitor switching |
| Auxiliary switching system | Early-make contacts with damping resistors |
| Mounting type | DIN rail / panel mounting |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V AC |
| Typical dimensions | approx. 117 × 45 × 119 mm |
| Approximate weight | 0.59 kg |
| HS Code | 8536490099 |
| Country of Manufacture | Austria |
This contactor is designed for switching capacitor banks in power factor correction and reactive power compensation systems.
The MC32-K-00230 is rated for capacitor switching applications up to approximately 25 kVAR.
This model operates using a 230 V AC control coil.
The integrated damping resistors help reduce capacitor inrush currents during switching, protecting both the contactor and capacitor bank.
The contactor is commonly installed inside power factor correction panels and industrial electrical distribution systems.
IMO capacitor switching contactors are widely used in industrial power factor correction systems for dependable capacitor bank switching, reduced inrush current stress and long-term operational reliability.
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