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Axial Film Capacitor Product Lines Acquired

Cornell Dubilier Announces Purchase of Axial Film Capacitor Lines from SB Electronics

April 1, 2014 - Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the axial film capacitor product lines from capacitor maker, SB Electronics of Barre, VT. The acquisition will expand the company's film capabilities by adding a 125 'C rated series and higher voltage ratings up to 5000 volts DC.

"Cornell Dubilier has long been a leader in power electronic capacitors. This acquisition is an excellent addition to our board level power capacitor lineup." says Jim Kaplan, President of Cornell Dubilier.

Using polyester and polypropylene film and either foil or metallized electrodes, axial film capacitors acquired from SBE have a broad range of applications including audio, switch mode power supplies, lighting circuits, motor run and more.


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