Padmount and Dry Type Transformers for Manufacturers
ELSCO has been a trusted name in medium voltage transformers for decades, serving industrial facilities across North America with reliable solutions. Our engineers are available to review your specifications and recommend the most practical and effective system for your needs. Request a quote more information.
ELSCO Transformers is a leading medium voltage transformer supplier for manufacturing facilities, offering copper-wound dry type and padmount units engineered for decades of reliable performance.
- Transformer catalog: ELSCO stocks dry type and padmount transformers in the 500 to 3,750 kVA range, with quick-ship options that can leave our facility within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the required modifications.
- Custom solutions: ELSCO designs and builds custom dry type and padmount transformers to your exact voltage, kVA and dimensional specifications, with retrofit options modified from in-stock units for faster turnarounds.
- Manufacturing expertise: Our engineering team has decades of experience serving large manufacturing plants, industrial facilities and similar high-demand applications.
ELSCO has delivered reliable transformer solutions for over a century, with zero product failures on new dry type transformers since 1988 and an industry-best five-year warranty on new indoor dry type units.
ELSCO Transformers is a leading supplier of medium voltage transformers to manufacturing facilities across North America. Our systems can handle the high electrical loads and continuous demands of industrial manufacturing, with designs engineered to deliver reliable service for decades. From customized units and retrofits to custom bus work and emergency replacements, our team provides a full range of transformer solutions to keep your operation running smoothly and efficiently.
Why Is Transformer Reliability Critical for Manufacturers?
Transformer reliability is critical for manufacturers because a single failure can shut down an entire production line for days. Industry estimates place the cost of a single hour of manufacturing downtime at $500,000 to $5 million. The most effective way to reduce that risk is to take a proactive approach to your power infrastructure by partnering with a supplier that understands your operation and can identify the right solutions before problems arise.
Our Catalog of Medium Voltage Transformers for Manufacturers
At ELSCO, we specialize in engineering and selling medium voltage transformers for a range of industrial and commercial applications. Our options for manufacturing facilities include:
- Dry type transformers: Our dry type transformers are air-cooled and feature Nomex insulation, making them a safe and practical choice for indoor manufacturing environments. Key advantages include superior fire safety, straightforward indoor installation and lower maintenance requirements over the life of the system.
- Padmount transformers: Our padmount transformers are oil-filled systems designed for outdoor applications with underground power connections, converting high primary voltages to the levels needed for your facility. These units feature tamper-proof lockable doors and are available in build-to-order configurations to meet your specific power requirements.
- Station-type and unit substation transformers: We also sell station-type and unit substation transformers. Each of these varieties has different applications and capabilities. For more information about these options, contact our team.
What Operational Advantages Do ELSCO Transformers Provide?
ELSCO medium voltage transformers address the demanding power requirements of industrial manufacturing through operational advantages like:
- Minimal production downtime: Quick-ship dry type and padmount systems can leave our facility within 24 to 48 hours, depending on required modifications.
- Long service life: ELSCO dry type transformers are built to exceed 35 years of reliable service, reducing the frequency of replacements and the disruptions that come with them.
- Custom fit for your facility: We engineer custom dry type and padmount transformers to your exact voltage, kVA and dimensional specifications. Retrofit options are also available for facilities that need a replacement built to integrate with their existing electrical setup.
- Lower energy costs: Our systems meet and exceed DOE efficiency standards for transformers, helping manufacturing facilities reduce energy consumption throughout the system’s lifespan.
- Flexible power solutions: ELSCO stocks dry type transformers for indoor applications and padmount transformers for outdoor use, covering a wide range of power requirements.
Transformer Services for Manufacturing Facilities
ELSCO also offers a complete lineup of services to keep your manufacturing facility running at full capacity, including:
Reasons Industrial Manufacturers Choose ELSCO Transformers
ELSCO Transformers has supported manufacturing facilities across North America with reliable and efficient transformer solutions for over a century. Here is what sets us apart from other suppliers:
- Extensive experience: Every member of our core engineering team has decades of combined transformer experience, giving manufacturing facilities direct access to knowledgeable specialists who understand the demands of industrial power systems.
- Superior quality: ELSCO has recorded zero product failures on new dry type transformers due to craftsmanship, design or materials since we began building them in 1988.
- Industry-best warranties: Our new indoor dry type transformers carry a five-year warranty, compared to the one-year industry standard, reflecting our confidence in the quality of every system we build.
- Quick-ship capabilities: In-stock dry type and padmount systems can leave our facility within 24 to 48 hours, depending on required modifications, minimizing production downtime when it matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse answers to common questions about our transformer systems and services.
When Should a Manufacturing Facility Consider a Transformer Retrofit?
A retrofit is the right call when your existing electrical infrastructure stays in place and you need a replacement or capacity upgrade. Unlike fully custom builds, retrofits are modified from in-stock units, allowing them to leave our facility quickly and integrate with your existing electrical setup easily. The faster turnaround makes retrofitting an attractive option for manufacturing facilities that cannot afford extended production downtime.
What Is Custom Bus Work and Why Does It Matter?
Custom bus work modifies a transformer’s connection points to match your facility’s existing electrical setup, eliminating the need for on-site modifications during installation. The result is a faster, more cost-effective replacement that avoids a costly infrastructure overhaul. ELSCO can provide custom bus work as a stand-alone service or in combination with a transformer retrofit or custom build.
How Do Medium Voltage Transformers Affect Operational Costs?
The efficiency rating of a medium voltage transformer has a measurable impact on your facility’s long-term energy costs. ELSCO systems meet and exceed DOE efficiency standards, reducing energy consumption compared to lower-efficiency alternatives. We build our dry type models to deliver 35-plus years of reliable service, lowering the total cost of ownership through less frequent maintenance and replacement.
What Information Does ELSCO Need to Start a Retrofit?
A retrofit begins with sharing photos of your existing system from multiple angles, along with your key electrical specifications and physical dimensions. Our engineers use that information to assess your requirements and confirm the right solution for your operation. From there, modifications are completed, and the system leaves our facility as quickly as possible.