The VLC motor-start capacitor is built to supply the initial torque burst that single-phase AC motors require when starting under load. It is also used in other intermittent AC applications that need a short capacitive impulse at the moment of energisation.

The outer casing is moulded from laminated bakelite, which provides good insulation resistance and mechanical durability in motor housings and panel installations.

Key Features

• Capacitance range: 100–125 μF for motor-start duty
• Rated voltage: 250 Vac
• Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz — compatible with both European and international supply frequencies
• Capacity tolerance: -10% / +20%
• Laminated bakelite housing with good insulation resistance
• Protection degree: IP00

Product Benefits

• 100–125 μF range provides adequate starting torque for larger single-phase motor loads
• 250 Vac rating suits standard single-phase mains supply throughout Europe
• Dual-frequency 50/60 Hz rating extends usability to both EU and non-EU electrical systems
• Bakelite shell resists the repeated heat cycling that motor-start applications generate
• CE certified for compliance with European safety and EMC requirements

Technical Specifications

• Capacitance: 100–125 μF
• Rated Voltage: 250 Vac
• Rated Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Capacity Tolerance: -10% / +20%
• Climate Class: -45°C / +65°C
• Protection Degree: IP00
• Housing Material: Laminated bakelite
• Certification: CE

Why You'll Love It

• Wide climate class -45°C to +65°C supports installation in both cold and warm environments
• Standard motor-start capacitor form factor connects directly to existing motor terminals
• CE marking confirms compliance for EU installations without additional testing
• Package includes 1× VLC Capacitor Starting Motor 100-125 μF 250V