Barker Microfarads (BMI) is a leading global manufacturer of AC Motor Start and AC Motor Run (film) capacitors. Additionally, BMI produces a wide range of DC aluminum electrolytic capacitors for consumer, industrial, and military applications. Their DC capacitors include axial and radial-leaded, miniatures, and tubular designs, suited for use in ballasts, strobe, timing, filtering, and various other applications. All BMI capacitors are proudly manufactured in their Hillsville, Virginia plant.
As a leader in Passive Components, BMI offers a comprehensive range of solutions for the electronic component market. They enable industry professionals to design and build modern, high-performing solutions for automotive and military applications.
Formed in October 1990 by former Sprague Electric employees, BMI has a strong commitment to quality and reliability. They offer a broad range of axial and radial-leaded DC capacitors (both miniature and tubular) and a full line of AC Motor Starting and AC Motor Run capacitors. Their dedication is evident in their ISO 9001 certification and registration.
BMI provides many standard ratings, available on their products page, and can also custom design parts to fit unique applications. Their DC capacitor products are typically used in power supplies, filtering, bypass, coupling-decoupling, timer applications, energy storage, noise suppression, controls and instrumentation, automotive applications, telecommunications, computers, electronic lighting ballasts, and as tantalum replacements.
Since 1993, BMI has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of AC Motor Starting capacitors, with a new manufacturing line for AC Motor Run capacitors added in 2012. These USA-made AC products are used in fractional horsepower motors, pump control boxes, air conditioning and refrigeration compressors, ice machines, actuators, phase converter equipment, hard-start kits, and garage door openers.
BMI’s current product range includes:
- AC Motor Run Capacitors
- AC Motor Start Capacitors
- DC Axial Capacitors
- DC Radial Capacitors
- Tubular Axial Capacitors
- Tubular Radial Capacitors
- Military Spec Capacitors
For over 25 years, BMI has provided high-quality USA-made capacitors to various markets and industries worldwide. Their goal is to continue offering high-quality products and excellent customer service for many years to come.
