How Long Do Dry Type Transformers Last?
Dry type transformers use circulating air to protect the internal components from overheating, unlike oil-filled units that use oil as a cooling medium. Dry type units work exceptionally well for indoor operation because they contain nothing flammable, making them a perfect choice for commercial and industrial applications requiring high fire protection. Generally, if maintenance personnel […]
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Average Lead Times of Padmount Transformers in 2023
Supply chain challenges have resulted in widespread disruptions since mission-critical processes rely on delayed materials sourcing and manufacturing procedures. Padmount transformers are among these critical systems that often face long lead times for new units. When your existing system stops functioning, these lead times can set your operation back. Understanding lead times for 2023 can […]
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Average Lead Times of Dry Type Transformers in 2023
Disruptions to the national supply chain have increased lead times across industries. For mission-critical systems, like transformers, these long lead times can cause undue downtime. It’s important to understand the expected lead times for 2023 and how you can address transformer needs despite supply chain challenges. How Long Does It Take to Get a Dry […]
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How a High Quality Transformer Saves You Money in the Long Run
Every business decision should involve some long-term thinking. Spending more for a quality product can end up being a more cost-effective decision in many cases. You probably know this is true for plenty of things, but what about transformers? Not all transformers are created equal. Some transformers can drain you financially, while higher-quality ones can […]
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How Old (Reliable) is Your Transformer?
Your transformer may seem like an inert apparatus tucked away in a cabinet, but when energized it is a vibrant, living thing, transforming and feeding electrical power at 60 Hertz to your facility. In addition to metal windings and core it contains organic materials in the form of insulation, and like all living things, it […]
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Your ELSCO Transformer is an Investment in Quality
Replacing a failed transformer comes as an unwelcome surprise with an unanticipated and unavoidable cash outlay. Facilities managers are immediately faced with two urgent questions: “How soon can we get power back?” and “How much is this going to cost?” The answers will depend on some key decisions made in replacing the transformer, but the […]
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The Cost of Transformer Failure in Manufacturing
Recent surveys have reported the cost of a single hour of manufacturing downtime to be anywhere between $500,000 and $5 million, The survey participants were very large, high-volume manufacturers in automated industries such as automotive, steel, chemical and pharmaceuticals. The estimates of hourly downtime costs were reported by respondents to the surveys without definitions, supporting […]
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Save Time and Money with ELSCO Custom Bus Work
When you purchase a replacement or retrofit transformer, most likely its high-voltage and low-voltage connections will not line up perfectly with your existing infrastructure due to differences in transformer models, ratings or designs. Low-voltage bus bar connections have to line up perfectly parallel, with matching bolt holes, and be bolted together without distorting forces to […]
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The Cost of Transformer Failure
Is your company ready to incur the costs of a transformer failure? Not having a backup can put your operations behind by days until you can get repairs or a replacement. Having a spare transformer can cut downtime. If your company doesn’t have a backup transformer, you still have options to minimize downtime in emergency […]
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Guide to Dry Type Transformer Maintenance
Jump To: Maintenance of Dry Type Transformer While Energized Maintenance While Dry Type Transformer is De-energized Checking Dry Type Transformers for Potential Problems or Defects Tests to Conduct for Routine Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Checklist for Dry Type Transformer Keep your dry type transformer running with regular service and inspections. Use this routine dry type transformer […]
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