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Single-Phase Pad-Mount Transformer - 220V/400V, USA/Canada Standard, Energy-Saving
Built to North American (USA/Canada) requirements, this single-phase pad-mounted distribution transformer serves underground networks with a fully enclosed…
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Single-phase pad-mounted transformer |
| Capacity Range | 15-250 kVA |
| Input Voltage (HV) | 12.47 / 34.5 kV |
| Output Voltage (LV) | 220 / 400 V |
| Number of Phases | Single phase |
| Standard | USA / Canada |
| Mounting | Outdoor, pad-mounted |
| Cooling Method | Oil-immersed, self-cooled |
Why buyers choose it
- Low-loss energy-saving core that cuts no-load losses and long-term running costs
- Dead-front, tamper-resistant cabinet built to USA/Canada standards
- Compact pad-mount footprint that installs directly at grade level
- Weatherproof, corrosion-resistant finish for outdoor duty
- Hinged access hood with clearly laid-out HV/LV bushings for easy servicing
Standards & certification
Designed and tested to USA / Canada. Millenium production is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001; the product family carries CE (ECM), UDEM attestation and an EAC declaration of conformity. Every unit passes routine factory tests before dispatch.
Product details
Built to North American (USA/Canada) requirements, this single-phase pad-mounted distribution transformer serves underground networks with a fully enclosed, tamper-resistant, corrosion-protected steel housing. It combines dependable, energy-efficient performance with a dead-front design that keeps live components shielded - a good fit for residential subdivisions, light commercial sites, and utility feeders.
Design & Construction
A high-grade, low-loss core paired with quality windings gives this unit strong energy-saving characteristics and steady voltage regulation. Its dead-front, tamper-resistant enclosure keeps both the public and field technicians safe, and the hinged access hood offers straightforward reach to the HV bushings (H1A/H1B) and LV bushings (X1/X2/X3) for hookup and upkeep.
Applications
Appropriate for residential subdivisions, light commercial and small industrial loads, underground utility distribution, and rural electrification projects that call for a code-compliant single-phase pad-mount supply.
Customisation Options
Capacity, voltage ratio, tap settings, cabinet color/finish, and bushing or accessory layout can be adapted to project and utility specifications.
Ordering Information
Please provide the required capacity (kVA), HV/LV voltage, applicable standard, and installation conditions when requesting a quote. OEM/ODM and project-specific orders are welcome.
Images shown are illustrative marketing renders; the actual delivered unit is manufactured to order according to confirmed specifications.
Product details in pictures
Frequently asked questions
What are the main advantages of this pad-mounted transformer?
Low-loss energy-saving core that cuts no-load losses and long-term running costs; Dead-front, tamper-resistant cabinet built to USA/Canada standards; Compact pad-mount footprint that installs directly at grade level.
Can this product be customised to my specification?
Capacity, voltage ratio, tap settings, cabinet color/finish, and bushing or accessory layout can be adapted to project and utility specifications.
Which standards and certifications apply?
Designed and tested to USA / Canada. Millenium production is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and the product family carries CE (ECM), UDEM attestation and an EAC declaration of conformity.
Quotation
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