Description
HBS L5006 DC Electroplating Power Supply 500A 6V 5KVA 240VAC 3-Phase
The HBS L5006 is a heavy-duty industrial DC power supply (rectifier) manufactured by HBS Equipment Division of Los Angeles, California. It converts three-phase 240V AC mains power to a high-current, low-voltage 6V DC output rated at 500 amperes — the type of output profile specifically required for electroplating, anodizing, and similar electrochemical surface-finishing processes. This unit was purchased directly from an active anodizing and electroplating operation and came off the working factory floor.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: HBS Equipment Division, Los Angeles, CA
- Model: L5006 / L5006RC
- Power Rating: 5 KVA
- Input Voltage: 240V AC
- Input Current: 10A
- Input Frequency: 60 Hz
- Input Phase: Three Phase (3-Phase)
- Output Voltage: 6V DC
- Output Current: 500A DC
- Output Type: DC (rectified)
- Internal transformer: Type 1210-3 — rated 5.0 KVA, 240V 60Hz input, 0–240V output, 12A (visible on internal component label)
- Internal components: rectifier diode stack with heat sink fins, three-phase transformer cores, lower bus bar / output assembly, internal cooling fans (two motors visible)
- Form Factor: floor-standing steel cabinet with side carry handles
- Dimensions: 24" W x 18" D x 37" H
- Approximate Weight: 265 lbs
- Cabinet color: green (painted steel)
- Unit sold as-removed; no accessories included
Applications
DC rectifier power supplies like the HBS L5006 are the core power source in electroplating and anodizing operations. Electroplating uses a controlled DC current to deposit a thin layer of metal — chrome, nickel, copper, zinc, gold, or others — onto a workpiece submerged in an electrolytic bath. Anodizing uses a similar electrochemical process, most commonly on aluminum, to grow a controlled oxide layer that improves corrosion resistance and surface hardness. Both processes require high-current, low-voltage DC power with stable output, which is exactly what a purpose-built rectifier like this provides. The 500-amp output capacity makes this unit appropriate for medium to large production plating tanks. HBS Equipment Division was a Los Angeles-based manufacturer that produced industrial rectifiers and electrochemical power equipment through much of the latter half of the 20th century; units of this generation date from the 1960s through 1980s and were built for long service lives in demanding factory environments. This type of equipment is still actively used in metal finishing, aerospace surface treatment, printed circuit board fabrication, and decorative plating shops today.
This HBS L5006 DC Electroplating Power Supply was purchased directly from an active anodizing and electroplating facility and was in use on the factory floor at the time of acquisition. The cabinet shows significant cosmetic wear throughout — the green paint is heavily chipped and peeling across all exterior panels, with surface rust visible on the cabinet edges, base, and interior floor. The interior components, including the rectifier diode stack, heat sink fins, transformer cores, and lower bus bar assembly, show age-related grime and oxidation consistent with industrial service. Loose wiring leads are visible on the rear. The unit has not been powered or tested at our facility. It is being sold in as-removed condition. Due to its size and weight (approximately 265 lbs), freight shipping is required — please contact us for a shipping quote or to arrange local pickup or a facility viewing. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
HBS Equipment Division |
Model: |
L5006 |
MPN: |
L5006RC |
Type: |
DC Electroplating / Anodizing Power Supply (Rectifier) |
SKU: |
51740 |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Pulled from an active anodizing/electroplating facility. No accessories included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Input Voltage: |
240V AC |
Input Current: |
10A |
Input Frequency: |
60 Hz |
Phase: |
Three Phase |
Output Voltage: |
6V DC |
Output Current: |
500A |
Power Rating: |
5 KVA |
Output Type: |
DC |
Application: |
Electroplating, Anodizing |
Form Factor: |
Floor-Standing Cabinet |
Dimensions: |
24" W x 18" D x 37" H |
Internal Transformer Type: |
Type 1210-3 (visible on internal component label) |
Internal Transformer Rating: |
5.0 KVA, 240V 60Hz input, 0-240V output |
Condition Notes: |
This HBS L5006 DC Electroplating Power Supply was pulled directly from an active anodizing/electroplating facility. Cabinet shows heavy paint chipping, peeling, and surface rust. Not powered or tested at our facility. Sold as-removed. |
