Film capacitor B3232 series

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Overview
AC film capacitors for motor start and motor run applications. Safety classes S0, S2 and S3 to IEC 60252-1 with approvals such as UL, VDE, TÜV, CQC, ISI and JIS. Rated voltages from 250 V AC up to 480 V AC depending on type. Maximum operating temperature up to +100 °C for specified series.

Features

• Complete range covering safety classes S0, S2 and S3
• Designs compliant with IEC 60252-1 and UL 810 variants
• Operating temperature up to +100 °C
• Service life options up to class A (30 000 h) for selected types

Customer benefits
Savings

• Reduced footprint due to thin-film polypropylene technology
• Higher packing density for space savings in assemblies
• Lower maintenance and replacements with extended service life options

Electrical

• Long service life based on advanced polypropylene film
• Self-healing dielectric for reliability under AC stress

Mechanical

• Compact can and plastic can constructions
• Multiple terminal options: Fast-on, insulated wire, twin-core cable
• Fixation options including clip fix and M8 bolt

Environment

• Pb-free, RoHS compatible
• Manufactured at environmentally responsible sites

Data sheets (selection)
Rated voltage (V AC) | Safety class IEC 60252-1 | Approval | UL 810 recognition | Life expectancy (h) | Type
250, 400 | S0 | UL, VDE | construction only | 10000 | B32329B/C
250, 400 | S0 | UL, VDE | construction only | 10000 | B32321B/C, B32323B/C
250 - 480 | S0 | VDE | — | 3000, 10000 | B32328A
250 - 480 | S0 | VDE | — | 3000, 10000 | B32320B/C, B32322B/C
400 | S3 | VDE | component | 10000 | B32355C
450 | S2 | UL, VDE | component | 30000 | B33335B6
450 | S2 | UL, VDE | component | 30000 | B33331B6
450 | S2 | UL, VDE | component | 10000 | B33331I6
450 | S2 | TÜV, UL | component | 10000 | B32335I6
450 | S2 | CQC, TÜV, UL, VDE | component | 30000 | B32333I6
450 | S2 | CQC, TÜV, UL, VDE | component | 30000 | B32330I6
400 / 450 | S3 | UL, VDE | component | 30000 | B32356B
400 / 450 | S3 | UL, VDE | component | 30000 | B32355A
400 / 450 | S3 | UL, VDE | component | 30000 | B32350A, B32352A

Applications (examples)

• Household appliances: washing machines, dryers, refrigerators
• Compressors, pumps, fans and general motor drives

Technical specifications

• Safety classes: S0, S2, S3 (to IEC 60252-1)
• Rated voltages: 250 V AC, 400 V AC, 450 V AC, up to 480 V AC (type dependent)
• Maximum operating temperature: up to +100 °C (IEC 60252-1)
• Approvals: UL, VDE, TÜV, CQC, ISI, JIS, CE (depending on type)
• Life expectancy: up to class A (30 000 h) for selected types; other ratings 3 000 h, 10 000 h, 30 000 h
• Construction: aluminium can, plastic can, with bolt, with locking clip, resin top
• Terminals: Fast-on, insulated copper wire, twin-core cable
• Fixation: clip fix, M8 and other options
• Electrical: polypropylene film, self-healing dielectric
• Environmental: Pb-free (RoHS compliant)