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Vacuum Variable Capacitors
(Up to 200 pf maximum)

Max-Gain Systems, Inc. offers a wide line of vacuum capacitors, both fixed and variable, at absolute lowest prices!  We have many removed from equipment, from commercial or military sources, as well as new surplus. See item descriptions. All are fully satisfaction guaranteed. On receipt, if not delighted, contact us for refund or replacement, if available. All you ever risk is shipping! Our inventory changes constantly, and many items are not shown here. If you do not see what you want, please email your requirements.

Flanges are required for mounting certain types of vacuum capacitors, both variable and fixed. See item descriptions regarding required flanges, if any. We frequently have these mounting flanges available for sale, either with capacitor purchase, or separately. (Inquire for current availability and pricing) Click this link for a listing of Jennings flanges, complete with illustrations and dimensions! (We also carry many Comet flanges.)

We have available large inventories of spare parts for vacuum capacitors, including pullers, shafts, bearings, flanges, etc., even for obsolete types! We offer hipot testing and diagnostic services, (to 60,000 volts) and in some select cases, we can perform repairs and restore "sick" capacitors.  

If you require capacitors not in our surplus or used stock, or require factory new-in-box stock only, we are an authorized factory dealer for Comet, and can offer all Comet new stock at BELOW suggested list pricing!


Jennings CVA-7-35N91 ceramic vacuum variable capacitor.              

With 1/4" OD shaft. Rated at 2.7 to 7.5 pf, 35 kv peak, and 100 amps maximum RMS! Mounts with #10 stud bolts, permanently mounted to front shoulder. Rear requires 7/8" flange. Measures 4.25 inches long overall, 3" diameter. Weight is approximately 1.7 pounds. Removed from equipment, guaranteed.

Price: $195 (Order Now!)


Jennings GCS-55-15S

Jennings GCS-55-15S vacuum variable capacitor, glass, rated 5-55 pf, at 15 kv peak . Maximum current is 40 amps at 17 mhz .

Measures 2 . 12 inches maximum diameter, and 4 . 62 inches overall length .  4 . 62 inches front mounting flange to rear mounting flange .

Weight is 8 ounces .  Supplied with 1/4 inch diameter shaft . Has permanently mounted 3 hole rear mounting flange . Front 3 hole flange, also supplied, is part of the "puller" .  No additional flanges needed .  Condition is removed from equipment, excellent, checked, and guaranteed .

Price: $169 (Order Now!)


Comet type CV1C-60 E/10

This capacitor is the Comet (a very respected manufacturer of vacuum capacitors, based in Switzerland) type CV1C-60 E/10 ceramic vacuum variable. Photo shows the Comet CV1C-60 E/10 with US dollar bill for scale.  Rated at 10-60 pf., 43 amps continuous RMS at 13.56 mhz,  10 kv peak. Measures 72 mm diameter, and 150 mm long, overall. Weight is 1.1 kg. (2.42 pounds)  These caps tune very smoothly, with very fine threaded shafts, requiring about 20 turns for full tuning range. The shaft is "stepped down", with diameters of approximately 1/4" and 3/8". With drilled and tapped holes on both front and rear shoulders for easy mounting. No flanges needed. Condition is excellent. Fully satisfaction guaranteed. We also frequently have available slight variations of this capacitor or other direct replacements (including some made by Jennings)  rated for higher peak voltages. Condition is used / checked / satisfaction guaranteed. We sometimes also have some of these types available brand new. (See below)

Prices:
Comet CV1C-60E
(10 kv)                      $95.00
Comet CV1C-60EE/10  (10  kv)           $95.00 (used)    $249.00 (new)
Jennings CVDD-60-0015  (15kv)       $129.00 (9-60 pf, 15 kv)

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Voltronics Corp. model NMT70 6E  variable capacitor

This VERY compact capacitor is made by Voltronics Corporation of Denville , New Jersey . It is rated at less than 2.5 pf minimum, to greater than 70 pf maximum (samples measured at 2.4 pf - 76 pf.) They are rated at 3,000 volts working, and 6,000 volts peak. Maximum RF current is not specified, but Voltronics engineers stated that the capacitor will handle 10 amps RMS continuous at 200 Mhz with no problem. (Maximum rated operating temperature is 125 degrees C,  257 degrees F). This is the non-magnetic version (thus the "NM" prefix) of the "NT series".  The "E" in the part number denotes "extended shaft". No ferrous metals used in this capacitor. PTFE (teflon) dielectric on outer body. Piston is non-rotating for long life and no tuning noise. Screw head does not move in and out.  Front contact surface for chassis mount is GOLD plated.  Measures 3 inches long front shoulder to rear shoulder, and  3.75 inches long overall, including shaft. Shaft is .121 inches diameter, and 1/2 inch long, and has slot in end for screwdriver adjustment if desired.  Note that turning shaft clockwise INCREASES capacitance, and turning shaft counter-clockwise DECREASES capacitance (opposite from most styles).  Maximum diameter (at PTFE outer insulator) is .70 inches. Capacitor has a .245 inch diameter threaded sleeve surrounding shaft for mounting on panel. Gold plated nut and lock washer are supplied. Weight is a tiny 57 grams (2 ounces!). Supplied from factory with 20 gauge tinned wires soldered to body for easy electrical connection. (Excellent candidate for lower-power loop antenna applications?)  New price of this capacitor from factory in 100+ quantity was $143.12. Our price, new, old stock, is $29.00 each!  Hundreds available.

"Select" also available. For $10 additional, we will select individual units that will hipot test to 15 kv peak or greater. This of course does not increase current rating. Specify "SELECT" when ordering. "SELECT" price is $39 each.


Polyflon part number NRP-VC70-15

This very compact and easy to use vacuum capacitor is made by Polyflon Company of Norwalk , Connecticut , and is rated at 5 to 70 pf tuning range, 15 kv peak, and 20 amps maximum RMS current.

Dimensions are 3.25 inches long (82.6 mm), 1.625 inches diameter (41.3 mm). Weight is 4.5 ounces. These capacitors feature very high-resolution tuning, and require 45 turns for tuning full range. (Almost like having a built-in vernier drive!) This feature also makes remote tuning applications far less "touchy" to properly adjust.

Mounts on a panel with a single 1/4inch diameter hole. Lock washer and nut supplied for shaft end panel mount. Shaft is 1/2 inch long, and is of .165 inch diameter. May be adjusted with an appropriate knob, or with a small screwdriver (end of shaft is slotted for easy screwdriver adjustment.) Easy to turn, with maximum 4 inch-pounds torque required.  Rear end has a threaded screw for easy connection. ( US standard thread... foreign customers just ask for mating nuts and washer, which we will supply free.)

Link to manufacturer's data sheet: http://www.polyflon.com/tech%20bulletins/vc1a.htm

Condition is brand new, unused only. Price: $119 each! (Order Now!)


Jennings C/GCS-100-7.5S

Jennings C/GCS-100-7.5S ceramic vacuum variable capacitor. With 1/4" OD shaft. Approx. 21 turns full travel. Rated 5-100 pf, and 7.5 kv peak.   Maximum current is 40 amps RMS. This is a relatively new product. Text from a Jennings press release: Introducing the C/GCS-100 Ceramic Vacuum Capacitor

November 1, 2000, SAN JOSE; Jennings is pleased to announce the development of our C/GCS-100 capacitor. The new model is custom designed to replace the glass version GCS-100.

The new C/GCS-100 was created to alleviate the glass unit shortage, providing the same electrical features but encased in ceramic envelope. The ceramic housing allows for higher electrical currents, as well as a more robust construction. As always, Jennings guarantees the highest quality products, allowing for maximum reliability.

Capacitor is 4.75 inches long overall, and 3 inches long shoulder to shoulder. Maximum diameter is 2.12 inches. Weight 11.5 ounces

Price:  Brand new, original packaging  $295 each (Order Now!)


Comet CV1C-100F/7.5

Comet CV1C-100F/7.5 ceramic vacuum variable capacitor. 
Has 1/4" OD shaft. Rated 5-100 pf, 7.5 kv peak.   
Maximum current is 58 amps RMS @ 16 Mhz.
Only 4.5 inches long overall.
3" long mounting shoulder to mounting shoulder.
Maximum diameter approximately 2.2 inches.      
Weight approximately 1 pound.
Has 3 drilled holes (not tapped) through both mounting flanges, front and rear.

Price:
Brand new, unused, original box: $295 each          
Used, checked (when available) $209 each
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Jennings type UCSV-110-15S

Jennings type UCSV-110-15S glass vacuum variable capacitor . Rated at 8-110 pf, and 50 amps maximum, RMS . With 1/4 inch diameter shaft . 19 turns for full travel . Maximum diameter is 2 . 88 inches .  Length overall is 4 . 75 inches . Weight is 1 pound . With permanently mounted 3 hole front flange . Rear has 7/8 inch diameter nipple to accept Jennings type FM0B flange, pictured but NOT included . Condition is removed from equipment, checked, and guaranteed .

Price: $195 (capacitor only)     Jennings FM0B rear flange is $15 if purchased with capacitor . (Regular price $29 . )

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Comet type CV05C-200 E/5

This capacitor is the Comet (a very respected manufacturer of vacuum capacitors, based in Switzerland) type CV05C-200 E/5 ceramic vacuum variable. Photo shows the Comet CV05C-200 E/5 with measuring tapes (inches) and US dollar bill for scale.  Rated at 40-200 pf,, 36 amps continuous RMS at 13.56 mhz,  5 kv peak. Measures 72 mm diameter, and 150 mm long, overall. Weight is 1.1 kg. (2.42 pounds)  These caps tune very smoothly, with very fine threaded shafts, requiring about 20 turns for full tuning range. The shaft is "stepped down", with diameters of approximately 1/4" and 3/8". With drilled and tapped holes on both front and rear shoulders for easy mounting. No flanges needed. Condition is excellent. Fully satisfaction guaranteed. We also frequently have available slight variations of this capacitor or other direct replacements (including some made by Jennings)  rated for higher peak voltages.

Prices:
Comet CV05-200
(5kv)                     $95.00
Comet CV05C-200E/5  (5 kv)          $95.00
Comet CV05C-200E/8  (8 kv)         $109.00
Jennings CVCD-200-0005  (5kv)     $109.00
Jennings CVDD-200-0012  (12 kv) $129.00

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Energy Labs type EL 7.5-200S-333

Photos show a group shot and an individual closeup of the Energy Labs EL-7.5-200S-333, with tape measure (inches) and US dollar bill for size reference.

This capacitor is a direct replacement for the Jennings type CHV1-200-7. Same style, size, and ratings. It is heavily silver plated, with thin protective plastic coating over the ceramic section, making it extremely rugged. Rated 10-205 pf at 7.5 kv working. (They typically over-travel a little to around 8-235 pf .) We have hipot tested these, and they consistently hipot test much higher (as much as 13 kv) at the maximum rated capacitance of 205 pf, and EXTREMELY high at the low ranges of capacitance...some 20 kv plus! These capacitors have 6 drilled and tapped holes both front and rear for easy mounting. Diameter is 3 inches maximum, and length is 5.5 inches flange-to-flange, and 7 inches tip-to-tip including shaft, which is 1/4 inch diameter. Weight is 4 pounds. We do not have maximum published current specs, as Energy Labs is no longer in business (anyone out there have an old Energy Labs product catalog??) but max current is estimated at 50 amps. Extremely smooth, easy tuning. Condition is excellent. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Price: $149 (Order Now!)


"Out of spec" and "budget" capacitors:  If you want the quality and performance of vacuum capacitors, but the budget just won't allow it, (or if you are just looking to save some money) we frequently have "out of spec" capacitors . These capacitors do not meet the specifications for the particular model . This can happen because of many reasons, but they are still perfectly usable in other capacitance ranges or maximum voltages . For instance, we might have a type that is listed at 15 kv, but tests good to 12 kv .  In this case, we will not sell it to a user who needs 15 kv ratings, but if you need only 5 kv, 7 . 5 kv, or 10 kv, this capacitor would do nicely .  If you want us to check our "out of spec" shelves for current stock, just tell us your capacitance range and voltage requirements (and current rating if you know it . . . or approximate power level) and we will let you know what we have available at steep discounts!

"SCRATCH AND DENT" We also frequently have in stock many vacuum capacitors which have cosmetic blemishes such as dents, which would not meet our high standards for regular sale, but which still check good, both in range, and in their ability to withstand voltage .

Some dents will damage or totally destroy a capacitor . Others, if they occur in just the right places, cause no harm at all . We have the knowledge and test capability to make these determinations, and if they pass our stringent testing, sell these units at discounted prices with our regular guarantee! If interested in these units, please inquire as to current availability .

If you don't see what you wanted: These pages show only a fraction of the stock we have available . We have many thousands of vacuum capacitors, both fixed and variable, as well as vacuum relays . This stock changes daily . If you have requirements for items not listed in these product lines, please Email, and our knowledgeable staff will search our inventory . (Don't forget to give us your email address and contact information!)


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