Overview
The Mallory Type CGS 3600MFD is a professional-grade aluminum electrolytic capacitor engineered for high-voltage industrial applications. Rated at 350 VDC working voltage with a 400 VDC maximum surge rating, this capacitor is built for reliable energy storage and power conditioning in demanding environments. The screw terminal design ensures secure, repeatable connections in control systems, inverters, and DC power supplies.
Key Features
- 3600 microfarad (3600 µF) capacitance for high-energy storage
- 350 VDC rated voltage / 400 VDC surge capability
- Screw terminal connections for industrial panel mounting
- Aluminum electrolytic construction for proven reliability
- Operating temperature range: −40°C to +85°C
Technical Specifications
The following specifications are based on the Type CGS series data:
- Capacitance: 3600 µF (±50%, −10% tolerance)
- Rated DC Voltage: 350 VDC
- Surge Voltage: 400 VDC max
- DC Leakage Current: 0.006 √CV after 30 minutes, not to exceed 6.0 mA
- Operating Temperature: −40°C to +85°C
- Storage Temperature: −55°C to 85°C
- Termination: Screw terminals (M8 or M10)
- Construction: Aluminum can, internally vented
- Dielectric: Aluminum oxide film on aluminum foil
Typical Applications
- DC power supply filtering and ripple reduction
- Industrial inverter and motor drive circuits
- UPS (uninterruptible power supply) energy storage
- High-voltage rectifier output smoothing
- Welding equipment power circuits
- Heavy industrial control panel systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Industrial AC-to-DC power supplies (350–400V rails)
- Three-phase inverter and motor drive systems
- Rectifier circuits and DC bus conditioning
- Retrofit and replacement applications in legacy equipment
- Screw-terminal DC link filtering
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Mallory Type CGS 3600MFD at 350V serves as a direct replacement for original CGS-series capacitors in industrial power systems designed for this voltage and capacitance rating. Verify mounting dimensions and terminal type with your system documentation before installation.
Works With
- Industrial motor controllers and AC drives
- Welding power supplies and plasma cutters
- HVAC and chiller systems requiring DC energy storage
- Industrial automation and process control panels
- Retrofit installations in equipment from 1980s–2010s era
