Capacitor types for magnetic lighting systems

Compensating capacitors are used to compensate for the inductive part of the current from the ballast and reduce the reactive power.

A distinction is made between 2 types:

Type A capacitors = self-healing capacitors without overpressure/interruption device in the event of a fault. This is also referred to as unsecured capacitors. They are suitable for a temperature range from -25/40°C to 85°C and have a service life of 30,000 hours.

Type B capacitors = self-healing capacitors with overpressure/interruption device in the event of a fault. This is also referred to as hermetically sealed, secured capacitors. They are suitable for a temperature range from -40°C to 100°C and have a service life of 50,000 hours.

Our partner from the USA has been developing and producing high-quality semiconductor for about 30 years. CREE has been our partner for an extensive range of LEDs since 2004. The product range includes a wide range of high brightness, high power LEDs offered in SMD as well as THT and COB technology.

Your contact: Olaf Naumann

Phone +49 (0)2842 980-211
Olaf.Naumann@vossloh-schwabe.com

Nichia from Japan, the inventor of the white LEDs, has been one of the partners of VS since 1995. The product range includes a comprehensive range of high brightness and high power LEDs, as well as a UV LED product range covering all power classes.

Your contact: Ulf Hilsenberg

Phone +49 2842 980-213
Ulf.Hilsenberg@vossloh-schwabe.com

To complement our LED range, we offer secondary optics and reflectors from our partners Carclo (www.carclo.com) and LEDiL (www.ledil.com). The product range includes a large selection of optics, optic holders and reflectors made of PMMA and silicone. We specifically stock up on a wide range of products to match the LEDs from CREE and Nichia we offer.




We develop and produce a variety of LED optics for shop, office, hall and street lighting for you. Optics are available in various designs (round, square, linear) made of high-quality materials (PMMA, silicone) and with any beam angles (narrow/wide, asymmetrical or combined).

Our partner from the USA has been developing and producing high-quality semiconductor for about 30 years. CREE has been our partner for an extensive range of LEDs since 2004. The product range includes a wide range of high brightness, high power LEDs offered in SMD as well as THT and COB technology.

Your contact: Olaf Naumann

Phone +49 (0)2842 980-211
Olaf.Naumann@vossloh-schwabe.com


Nichia from Japan, the inventor of the white LEDs, has been one of the partners of VS since 1995. The product range includes a comprehensive range of high brightness and high power LEDs, as well as a UV LED product range covering all power classes.

Your contact: Ulf Hilsenberg

Phone +49 2842 980-213
Ulf.Hilsenberg@vossloh-schwabe.com