Capacitor Kits

Featuring a wide range of capacitor components, RS' capacitor kits allow you to design and test all manner of capacitor-enabled circuits.

Each kit, sourced from leading manufacturers such as Genteq, Cornell-Dubilier, and Wurth Electronics, comes with several types of capacitors, giving you everything you need to build efficiency and effectiveness into your electronics projects.

Explore our extensive capacitor kit range using the search function on the left-hand side of the page to narrow your selection. All our parts are priced competitively and come with reliable delivery options and RS' customer-first aftercare as standard.

For more information on our kits, their specifications, and their capabilities, contact our experts. Alternatively, head to our expert hub to explore a range of component guides.

What is a capacitor kit?

A capacitor kit is a pack of capacitors, designated by the manufacturer. The capacitors within the kit are typically varied.

Often, they act as a sample of a manufacturer's capacitor range, coming in a range of voltages, sizes, and types that can then be tested and assessed for functionality and capability.

Beyond sampling, capacitor kits can also be a means of purchasing multiple types of capacitors in bulk, and because many are shipped in large containers with multiple drawers, they can be an efficient way of ergonomically storing capacitors within a facility or production line.

Capacitor kits are also a common choice for hobbyists. Instead of purchasing multiple single capacitors, users can buy a single capacitor kit featuring all the capacitors they may need for multiple projects, saving time, and in many cases, money.

What different types of capacitor design kits are available?

There are several types of design kits available for capacitor users.

Capacitor tester kits are provided by a manufacturer and feature all or part of their capacitor range, allowing you to test out their products before committing to a larger order.

Film capacitor kits are packs of capacitors that include plastic-film-based capacitors, such as those that use polyester or polypropylene films as an insulator.

Electrolytic capacitor kits contain only capacitors that use an electrolyte - typically aluminum - as the anode electrode. These capacitors are inexpensive and available in a large number of sizes, capacitances, and voltages, making them well-suited to being provided within a capacitor kit.

What can capacitor kits be used for?

Capacitor kits have many uses. They are a good choice for electronics hobbyists as they contain several parts and thus are well-suited for experimentation.

For businesses such as device manufacturers or industrial customers, capacitor kits allow the evaluation of various parts quickly and easily without the need to purchase multiple types of capacitors in small (often slightly more expensive) quantities.

What's more, due to their pack construction, they can also be a good choice for production lines that only use a small, yet set number of capacitors.

Why trust RS or your capacitor kits?

For almost a century, RS has been leading North America in the supply and distribution of capacitor kits to industrial customers and hobbyists.

Our capacitor kits feature many components in several voltages, capacitor types, and body materials - perfect for sampling a manufacturer's range or for equipping your production lines. Many are stackable too, allowing you to create useful, sortable component storage bays and workspaces designed with user-friendliness in mind.

We only stock capacitor kits from the best manufacturers, including NTE Electronics, Vishay Dale, and KEMET. That means you can rely on the capacitors within your chosen kit to work effectively on whichever circuit or device you craft from them.

Use the menu to the left of the page to find the specific type of capacitor kit you need and complete your order. If you have any questions about our products, delivery options, or aftercare, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team - they'll be happy to help. For more information, visit our expert hub.