American Radionic Co Inc, now known as AmRad Engineering, was established in 1939 and operates out of 32 Hargrove Grade in Palm Coast. They hold numerous patents and trademarks on their film capacitor designs such as their Turbo Series with dual value metalized film capacitors.
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Why AmRad Capacitors?
Capacitors are an essential element of any air conditioning system. Unfortunately, many capacitors cannot meet the modern industry requirements due to outdated technologies or design restrictions of compressors they’re being used with – thus it is vitally important that when selecting capacitors it meets industry standards to deliver optimal performance for your system.
The American Radionic USA2227 run capacitor is an outstanding choice, thanks to several features that set it apart from others on the market. First and foremost, its manufacture in the USA ensures quality products with extensive warranties backed by them. Furthermore, this capacitor comes equipped with Compressor Protector Terminals (CPTs), designed as kill switches to stop hard-start kits from continuing starting the compressor which could cause overheating or shorten its life.
American Radionic run capacitors stand out from other capacitors by offering an exceptionally wide range, replacing over 200 different combinations with ease. Their unique construction includes advanced metallized polypropylene film and proprietary Dielektrol VI oil, plus they’re UL 810 approved and 10,000 AFC protected for added peace of mind.
Global has long been at the forefront of advocating for American made products within HVAC/R. With AmRad Engineering now under their banner, they further their position in the marketplace while investing in American manufacturing and its workers – as well as looking forward to a fruitful partnership together in future years.
Capacitor Technology
American Radionic/AmRad Engineering was established in Brooklyn, NY, and since 1987 has relocated to Palm Coast where its manufacturing plant at 32 Hargrove Grade in Palm Coast Industrial Park employs 65 people. American Radionic/AmRad Engineering holds nearly 30 patents and trademarks related to film capacitor designs and holds nearly 30 patents and trademarks on these designs.
The Turbo200 universal replacement service capacitor is the company’s flagship product. Utilizing advanced thin-film technology, this unique capacitor provides HVAC contractors with more voltage and current capacity than traditional electrolytic capacitors – thus reducing downtime due to compressor overheating.
Apart from its flagship Turbo200 product, the company also produces other HVAC contractor-oriented products like CPT Fuse Wire to protect compressors in three seconds following relay failure and hard start kits for AC and refrigeration motors.
American Radionic/AmRad Engineering’s most groundbreaking innovation was their invention of the Ultramet, an innovative multiple-metallized film dielectric capacitor introduced in 1980 and known as one of the first multi-metallized capacitors manufactured with only one winding. Used extensively across all types of motor-run capacitor applications such as refrigeration, air conditioning and industrial equipment systems.
TurboMeter, the company’s recent innovation, allows contractors to view fan and compressor values of capacitors on separate screens of its capacitance meter – aiding technicians in wiring correctly without short circuiting issues.
As previously stated, AmRad Engineering is in the midst of developing a high microfarad film capacitor, with potentially large implications for industrial-based power supplies. This device combines advanced thin-film film technology and AmRad’s capacitor winding machine technology resulting in a product expected to become available shortly. Global, The Source (a dba of Vladmir Ltd) based out of Universal City Texas acquired American Radionic Co Inc dba AmRad Engineering of Palm Coast Florida as of July 1, 2020.
Capacitor Design
American Radionic‘s Capacitor Division has recently undergone a significant revamp, providing new and advanced products to the market. One major advance is their newly developed line of high microfarad film dielectric capacitors – known as HMFC series capacitors – designed to replace electrolytic capacitors in many power applications. Ranging from 100 microfarads up to 2,500 microfarads these innovative capacitors use modern thin film dielectric technology. American Radionic also has both coating capabilities as well as advanced winding machine technology in-house so these capacitors become reality.
Capacitors come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but their basic components remain the same. Each capacitor consists of two conductors (commonly known as plates for historic reasons) connected by leads connected by dielectric material; this allows capacitance to increase by decreasing electric field between plates. Finally, leads allow leads to connect directly into an electrical circuit.
Capacitors are constructed using plates crafted from metals such as aluminum or copper, while their dielectrics may include ceramic materials like mica and glass, paper soaked in oil or plastics such as mylar. Soldering techniques such as swedging or welding processes may be employed to secure plates together; ultimately the capacitor’s insulator is rolled or laminated into cylindrical shape before the leads that connect each end are connected between itself.
Capacitance in capacitors depends solely on their geometry, dielectric, and the distance between conductors; closer conductors produce greater capacitance. Distance is determined by d, which can be defined as square root of ratio between plate conductance to capacitance of plate divided by dielectric conductance times angular frequency of wave. C = Im (omega)(omega). Coulomb’s law states that force applied by charged objects induces opposite-polarity charges in conducting bodies. This equation also applies when applied against conductors; hence geometric capacitance formulae are derived.
Capacitor Testing
American Radionic is an industry leader in film capacitor production, boasting multiple patents for their designs. Their current focus lies on creating high microfarad motor-run capacitors for HVACR contractors.
Our 55,000 square foot production facility houses fully integrated electrical testing stations. Our team of engineers, researchers and technicians work tirelessly to produce long-lasting capacitors designed to withstand everyday field use – our products come backed with a five year warranty!
American Radionic takes great care to produce capacitors of the highest quality, so throughout its manufacturing process they test every capacitor multiple times using state-of-the-art test equipment, measuring voltage, current and dielectric strength. Results of these tests are then used to improve production processes resulting in custom designed and manufactured capacitors tailored specifically for contractor needs.
While capacitors are being tested, their insulating fluid must also be monitored carefully to prevent its migration into the capacitor element and corroding of its capacitive element metallized film. For optimal performance of your capacitors, ensure your insulating fluid is compatible with it!
As a result of these tests, American Radionic is able to create a capacitor that offers higher levels of performance without compromising reliability – by using less insulating fluid than is commonly employed by other capacitor manufacturers – while still being compatible with polymer film capacitance elements found within each capacitor.
American Radionic‘s Turbo200 and Turbo200X capacitors can be purchased online or at stores nationwide, featuring single and dual voltage options of 370/440 and filled with non-PCB oil for reliable performance. Manufactured in America using American workers, each capacitor comes with a five-year warranty. Furthermore, American Radionic offers factory tours from 9am-4.30pm weekdays for your viewing pleasure!
