HPS Announces Launch of New HPS Centurion R Reactor
Posted: Jul 23,2014
General News Products
GUELPH, ON (July 23rd, 2014) – Hammond Power Solutions is delighted to announce the launch of their new reactor, the HPS Centurion® R. This reactor provides a unique blend of improved performance and reliability while reducing the product footprint.
The HPS Centurion® R reactor is designed to address both line-side and load-side issues associated with demanding AC drive applications. This reactor is available in standard ratings from 0.5HP to 1200HP, up to 690 V with de-rating, and is suitable for a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, wastewater, oil and gas, food processing and automotive industries.
Benefits of the HPS Centurion® R include:
- Minimization of harmonic distortion
- Mitigation of nuisance tripping
- Reduced line notching
- Extended life of switching components and motors
- Reduced audible motor noise and motor operating temperature
Fully compliant with UL, CSA, CE, IEC and NEMA standards, the HPS Centurion® R features high-quality steel laminations, specially designed bobbins, finger safe terminal blocks and is vacuum-pressure impregnated with VT (vinyl-toluene) Polyester Resin to diminish audible noise and provide protection from corrosion.
The HPS Centurion® R is offered as open core and coil, Type 1 (as standard) or Type 3R (as special) enclosed units. The HPS Centurion® R is offered in 1.5%, 3% and 5% impedance ratings.