Sorgel Electric built a strong reputation for dry type transformers that served facilities for many years. Over time, the brand transitioned out of independent production, yet many of these legacy transformers continue to power facilities across industries while becoming increasingly difficult to support and replace.
When the time comes to replace your aging system, facility managers and contractors can turn to ELSCO Transformers for reconditioning and retrofitting solutions.
Reasons to Replace Legacy Sorgel Transformers
Sorgel dry type transformers, like most aging electrical equipment, are subject to the effects of long-term operational stress. Over thousands of thermal cycles, sustained elevated operating temperatures can gradually degrade the insulation system and increase the risk of electrical performance issues.
Sorgel transformers installed in earlier decades may also face challenges in facilities where the electrical environment has changed over time. Nonlinear loads such as variable frequency drives, LED lighting systems and digital controls generate harmonic currents that can create additional internal heat. Depending on the original design specifications, some older units may not have been sized to manage these additional stresses.
Observable signs that a Sorgel transformer may benefit from professional evaluation and possible replacement include elevated operating temperatures and increased noise levels.
Our Sorgel Transformer Reconditioning Service
ELSCO provides a simpler path to a Sorgel transformer replacement. We perform comprehensive tests, component inspection, cleaning and refurbishment with high-quality materials. Our engineers then verify safety and performance and certify Sorgel transformers before adding them to our catalog. We offer a one-year warranty on reconditioned Sorgel transformers to help you and your team operate with confidence.
Sorgel Transformer Retrofitting Solution
For contractors and facility managers who need a precise fit within an existing installation, we also retrofit Sorgel transformers. A standard replacement often creates a physical and electrical mismatch with a legacy transformer’s footprint, forcing on-site modifications that can add costs and cause delays.
Our engineers modify the device to match your exact dimensions and connection points. We can also fabricate custom bus bars in-house to deliver a plug-and-play installation that helps reduce on-site labor and keep your project on schedule.
Benefits of a Sorgel Transformer Upgrade
Our Sorgel transformer replacements offer several benefits to facility managers and electrical contractors:
- Reduced wait times: When an immediate solution is needed, a reconditioned Sorgel transformer can offer a more practical alternative to the extended lead times of a new factory-built replacement, helping both facility managers and contractors address urgent needs more quickly.
- Minimized downtime: Addressing aging Sorgel equipment before a failure occurs helps facility managers maintain more consistent operations, and helps contractors avoid the schedule disruptions an emergency changeout can create mid-project.
- Improved safety and performance: Our testing and refurbishment process is based on our strict safety and performance standards, which can support your team’s efforts to meet facility safety and electrical code requirements.
- Simplified sourcing: As your single source for transformer replacements, we help you avoid the hassle of hunting for parts for a discontinued brand, while enabling you to access a custom-fit solution without having to use multiple vendors.
Your Source for Used and Refurbished Electrical Equipment
ELSCO’s expertise with discontinued and legacy equipment traces directly to our origins. We were founded in 1912 as a transformer repair company, and our team has spent over a century reverse-engineering from other manufacturers, including brands that no longer exist under their original name.
Our engineers bring hands-on experience with a wide range of transformer makes and models. When we take on a Sorgel transformer reconditioning project, we bring a thorough understanding of how these transformers are built and what they need to perform correctly.