Saturable Reactor

Unstable power factor or harmonic distortion disrupts grid performance and damages loads. Our Saturable Reactor Inductors offer magnetic control under dynamic loads without complex switching.

Inductance (L)

1mH-10H (Adjustable via DC bias control)

Current Rating (Irms)

1-500A (Line frequency operation)

Saturation Current (Isat)

0.5-300A (Precisely controlled knee point)

Magnetic Bias Control

0-10VDC or 0-20mA (Linear control input)

Dynamic Response Time

<10ms (For rapid load regulation)

Product Description

These inductors modulate impedance with precise DC biasing, improving reactive current flow and suppressing overload spikes. Our designs respond within milliseconds, stabilizing networks in sensitive power environments. 

Hysteresis Curve Data

Custom BH curves provided (Tested at 25°C/85°C)

Frequency Range

50Hz-400Hz (Ideal for power line applications)

DC Resistance (DCR)

0.01-5Ω (Low-loss winding designs)

Core Material

Grain-oriented silicon steel (Precision annealed)

Tolerance (%)

±10% standard (±5% matched sets available)

Temperature Range

-30°C to +150°C (With thermal compensation)

Mounting Style

Panel or chassis mount (Vibration-resistant)

Termination Type

Screw terminals (Copper alloy)

Insulation Class

Class F (155°C) standard

Certification Standards

IEEE C57.16, UL 508, RoHS compliant

Technical Advantages

Frigate uses precision-annealed silicon steel cores with tightly matched magnetic tolerances to enable predictable saturation curves. Our designs incorporate low-loss windings to maintain minimal DCR across full current ranges. 

Each inductor supports linear DC control input, available in 0–10VDC or 0–20mA, allowing flexible integration with feedback loops. Inductance remains stable across wide temperature shifts with Class F insulation and vibration-resistant mounting designs. 

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Industry Applications

Medium Voltage Drives

Regulates inrush and load spikes in motor circuits without forcing active filtering systems. 

Traction Power Systems

Limits short-circuit fault energy and balances voltage recovery across traction substations. 

Power Factor Correction Units

Applies tuned magnetic biasing for real-time control of reactive power in industrial setups. 

Static VAR Compensators

Shapes AC line current under grid load variation using fast-response magnetic behavior. 

Arc Furnace Installations

Controls sudden load changes in high-current steel processing setups with stable dynamic response. 

Offshore Platforms

Supports isolated grid operation by damping harmonics in variable-frequency generator outputs. 

Build Options for Power-Sensitive Grids

Power grids vary by fault response time, harmonic profile, and ambient conditions. Frigate builds Saturable Reactor Inductors with custom BH curves, selected per application voltage and waveform stress. 

Clients can choose matched inductors for balanced phase tuning, or asymmetric configurations for single-line regulation. We offer screw terminal terminations and bias input ports suited for both analog or digital controller links. 

Saturable Reactor

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How does Frigate avoid magnetic saturation in saturable reactor inductors during surge conditions?

Frigate designs saturable reactor inductors using high-grade silicon steel or amorphous cores with tailored saturation flux density. The core geometry and lamination thickness are selected to support magnetic regulation without early saturation. These inductors undergo overload testing to validate flux behavior under transient surges. This ensures consistent operation without magnetic loss under full-load switching cycles. 

What design features support Frigate’s saturable reactors in high-temperature converter environments?

Frigate uses thermally rated insulation systems, Class H or above, and selects cores with low hysteresis loss across elevated temperatures. Coil windings are laid out to enable uniform heat distribution and avoid thermal hotspots. The construction is validated using thermal cycling and endurance tests. This allows reliable performance in enclosures with ambient temperatures up to 130°C. 

How does Frigate maintain controlled saturation behavior in custom reactor configurations?

Frigate tunes the air gap and adjusts core cross-section to define precise magnetic saturation thresholds. This enables engineers to select reactors that act as current limiters under fault conditions. Each design undergoes magnetic modeling to ensure defined knee points on the B-H curve. The result is predictable saturation performance for tightly regulated power circuits. 

Can Frigate’s saturable reactors operate in applications with asymmetric waveform inputs?

Frigate optimizes magnetic path symmetry and balances winding distribution to mitigate waveform distortion effects. The core assembly tolerates offset magnetic bias without flux drift. These reactors are tested using controlled non-sinusoidal input to evaluate response stability. This makes them reliable for systems with waveform imbalance or partial-cycle conduction. 

What factors does Frigate consider for mechanical stability in large saturable reactor builds?

Frigate uses rigid coil support structures and high-strength bobbins to prevent displacement under magnetic stress. Core clamping systems absorb vibration and reduce acoustic noise. The entire assembly is tested for dimensional stability during saturation cycles. This ensures performance reliability during installation and long-duration operation. 

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LOCATIONS

Registered Office

10-A, First Floor, V.V Complex, Prakash Nagar, Thiruverumbur, Trichy-620013, Tamil Nadu, India.

Operations Office

9/1, Poonthottam Nagar, Ramanandha Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore-641035, Tamil Nadu, India. ㅤ

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