Capacitors, reactive power compensation systems, power quality and energy management solutions from Teningen
FRAKO Kondensatoren- und Anlagenbau GmbH
Teningen · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About FRAKO
FRAKO Kondensatoren- und Anlagenbau GmbH, headquartered in Teningen (Baden-Württemberg), has been developing and manufacturing power capacitors, reactive power compensation systems, filter solutions and energy management systems since 1928. The product range includes detuned and non-detuned compensation systems (17,5 to 500 kvar per cabinet), dynamic systems with thyristor switches (LSFC-E, 100 to 300 kvar), electronic hybrid compensation (HPQ, 35 to 277 kvar), active and passive harmonic filters, as well as measuring and monitoring devices of the PQA series. The dry-technology power capacitors are manufactured in-house with self-healing segmented capacitor film, an overpressure disconnect device and patented contact ring technology; systems are assembled modularly in sheet-steel switch cabinets. Services include grid analyses by VDE-certified PQ experts, project planning, commissioning, maintenance, retrofits and training. Customers come from industry and trade, energy supply, rail transport, data centers and building technology; projects have been delivered, among others, to Siemens Mobility in Bulgaria.
- Site
- Teningen
- Processes
- Manufacture of power capacitors (self-healing capacitor film, segmented film,, Manufacture of reactive power compensation systems (non-detuned and detuned, 17,5 to 500 kvar, Manufacture of dynamic reactive power compensation systems LSFC-E (100 to 300 kvar,, Manufacture of inductive reactive power compensation systems LSI (fixed stage, controlled system,, Electronic reactive power compensation HPQ (Hybrid Power Quality, 35 to 277 kvar per cabinet,, Active harmonic filters (compensation up to the 49th harmonic, floor-standing cabinet or, Passive filter systems for low-voltage grids with high harmonic content, Power electronics capacitors type series LKT-F (for DC and AC voltage applications)
- Materials
- Sheet steel, Aluminum, Self-healing capacitor film (metallized plastic film), Lead-free contacts (contact ring technology), Self-healing metallized capacitor film, Inductive components (shunt and filter circuit reactors)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
- Founded
- 1928
- Employees
- >100
- Industries
- Industry and trade, Energy supply / grid operators, Renewable energies / solar parks, Public transport / rail, Building technology, Data centers
- 01
Grid analysis / power quality measurement (VDE-certified)
- 02
Consulting and project planning
- 03
Manufacture of power capacitors
- 04
System construction and switch cabinet manufacturing
- 05
Factory acceptance and final inspection
- 06
On-site commissioning
- 07
Maintenance, retrofit and remote maintenance
Materials and Technologies
Self-healing metallized capacitor film
Used in power capacitors with segmented film and overpressure disconnect device for maximum operational safety.
Sheet steel
Enclosures and cabinets for wall and floor mounting of compensation systems and filter systems.
Aluminum
Used in capacitor manufacturing, among other things for contact ring technology in lead-free capacitors.
Inductive components (shunt and filter circuit reactors)
Used in inductive and dynamic compensation systems for grids with harmonic distortion.
Locations
Teningen
DEHeadquarters with administration, development, capacitor and system manufacturing
- Materials
- Capacitor film, sheet steel, aluminum
- Production hall for capacitor manufacturing (2005)
- Switch cabinet and system construction
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of power capacitors (self-healing capacitor film, segmented film,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Capacitor film, Aluminum |
| Manufacture of reactive power compensation systems (non-detuned and detuned, 17,5 to 500 kvarAssembly | – | – | – | – | Sheet steel |
| Manufacture of dynamic reactive power compensation systems LSFC-E (100 to 300 kvar,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Sheet steel |
| Manufacture of inductive reactive power compensation systems LSI (fixed stage, controlled system,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electronic reactive power compensation HPQ (Hybrid Power Quality, 35 to 277 kvar per cabinet,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Sheet steel |
| Active harmonic filters (compensation up to the 49th harmonic, floor-standing cabinet orAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Passive filter systems for low-voltage grids with high harmonic contentAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Power electronics capacitors type series LKT-F (for DC and AC voltage applications)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Energy management systems (PQA series, PQM, EM-MC2200, EMVIS software)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Grid analysis / power quality measurement (certified PQ analyses according to VDE)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Project planning, design and commissioning of compensation systems, filters, sinus/IHF filters,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Capacitor final inspection (routine tests according to IEC/EN 60831, type tests, release tests,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commissioning service, maintenance, repair, spare parts, retrofit andAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System construction / switch cabinet manufacturing (production hall for capacitor manufacturing) | FRAKO | – | – | 2005 | Teningen |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Every production stage is subject to quality controls: capacitors undergo routine tests in accordance with IEC/EN 60831, type tests, FRAKO release tests, and inspections before, during and after production; each capacitor is linked via an individual serial number to the test results of the final inspection.
| Evidence | Teningen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| ISO 50001 |
History
- 1928
Founded in Frankfurt as 'Frankfurter Kondensatorenfabrik'
- 1932
Relocation of headquarters to Teningen
- 1949
Start of production of capacitors for fluorescent lamps and power capacitors
- 1957
Start of manufacturing automatically controlled reactive power compensation systems
- 1975
Introduction of the first electronic reactive power controller
- 1984
Introduction of the LKI power capacitor, PCB-free with overpressure disconnect protection
- 1989
Discontinuation of electrolytic capacitor production, sale to Roederstein
- 1992
Presentation of the first energy management system
- 1995
Patent for screwless terminal with spring clamp technology; subsidiary of Berliner Elektro Holding AG
- 1998
Market launch of dynamic compensation systems with thyristor switches
- 1999
Introduction of the 'dry' high-power capacitor LKT; ISO-14001 certification
- 2002
Introduction of the FRAKO C module
- 2005
New production hall for capacitor manufacturing; acquisition by BET GmbH / AdCapital AG
- 2012
Certification of energy management to ISO 50001; UL certification of LKT capacitors for North America
- 2013
Founding of frako power systems GmbH & Co. KG (CHP)
- 2015
Patented contact technology for power capacitors
- 2016
Introduction of the Power Quality Controller PQC
- 2017
Introduction of the Power Quality Manager PQM 1588 (Industry 4.0 / OPC UA)
- 2020
Market launch of power electronics capacitors (LKT-F)
- 2023
Delivery of a dynamic reactive power compensation system to Siemens Mobility in Bulgaria