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Facilities are available here for manufacturers and suppliers to promote products and services associated with power transformers.  Entries are categorised and colour coded.

Potential customers can obtain an independent evaluation of any of the products listed by contacting Transformer World.
 

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Moisture Management

Maintenance-Free Breather
Reduce maintenance costs and increase reliability with this silica gel breather that uses an integrated heater to drive moisture out of the desiccant.  The unit can be quickly and easily installed as a replacement for conventional breathers.  Available from:

Alstom T&D Ltd Transformers
PO Box 26, Lichfield Road, Stafford ST17 4LN England

Tel: +44 (0) 1785 274939

Fax: +44 (0) 1785 274335

Email: customerservice.k@tde.alstom.com
Ref: TW040201

Water Removal System
TRANSEC utilises advanced molecular sieve technology to continuously remove water from oil and winding insulation to achieve and maintain a low moisture content within a transformer thus prolonging the service life.  Available from:
Bowden Bros Ltd
Brickworks House, Spook Hill, N Holmwood, Dorking RH5 4HR
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 743355
Fax: +44 (0) 1306 876768
Email:
transec@bowden-bros.com
Website: www.bowden-bros.com
Ref: TW060203
Direct Measurement of Moisture
Using a capacitive thin film polymer sensor and microprocessor-based transmitter, the HMP228 provides reliable on-line measurement of moisture-in-oil and temperature. Rugged and versatile with convenient installation and easy calibration.  From:
Vaisala Ltd
Unit 9, Swan Lane, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7FN
Tel: +44 (0) 1638 576200
Fax: +44 (0) 1638 576240
Email: uksales@vaisala.com
Website: www.vaisala.com
Ref: TW090205
Envirogel Breather
An economic and efficient means of controlling the level of moisture entering a transformer.  The condition of the Envirogel desiccant is clearly visible through the shatterproof, UV-stabilised cylinder where the direction of air flow is determined by two-way valves.  From:
Brownell Limited
Unit 2, Abbey Rd Industrial Pk, Park Royal, London NW10 7XF
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8965 9281
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8965 3239
Email: info@brownell.co.uk
Website: www.envirogel.co.uk

Ref: TW110206
Desiccant Breathers
Hawke International offers an extensive range of transformer breathers that are environmentally friendly, colour-sensitive and cater for a range of conditions.  The robust construction incorporates annular baffles for efficient use of the gel.  Hawke also provide a field dryer unit for economic reactivation of saturated charges.
Hawke International
Oxford Street West, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire OL7 0NA
Tel: +44 (0) 161 308 3611
Fax: +44 (0) 161 308 5848
Email: sales@ehawke.com
Website: www.ehawke.com

Hawke International's official distributor:
Cable Systems Ltd.
2-4 Gawsworth Court, Risley Rd, Birchwood, Warrington WA3 6NJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1925 852745
Fax: +44 (0) 1925 820803
Email: johnathan@cablesystems.co.uk
Website: www.cablesystems.co.uk

Ref: TW010311/1

Monitoring of Moisture in Oil
The EE36 series transmitter is designed for the on-line monitoring of moisture in insulation oil, at pressures of up to 10bar.  A ball valve installation kit is available
Omni Components
4 Percy Street, Coventry CV1 3BY
Tel: 02476 225757
Fax: 02476 225657
Email: sales@omni-components.co.uk

Website: www.omni-components.co.uk
Ref: TW090415

On-Line Conditioning and Monitoring

Fault Gas Monitor
HYDRAN® is the only field-proven on-line dissolved gas monitor for large power transformers.  Over 17,000 units supplied worldwide.  Used by all major transmission, generation and distribution utilities to manage the life of their transformer assets.  Easy retrofit installation.  Distributed in the UK by:
MW Test Equipment Ltd
Faraday House, 10 Lind Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 4PJ

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8661 9963
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8642 4801
Email: sales@faradayhouse.co.uk
Website: www.faradayhouse.net

Ref: TW050202
Conditioning and Monitoring Unit - TCM
The TCM from Fortum is a new and innovative continuous degassing and de-watering system with unique alarm and diagnostic features.  Hydraulically driven, a vacuum extracts harmful oxygen and water from the oil whilst the transformer remains on load.  Part of the TransformerCare range of services from:
Fortum, Mill Square, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes MK12 5RB
Tel: +44 (0) 870 830 4700
Fax: +44 (0) 870 830 4799
Email: andrew.wormington@fortum.com
Website: www.fortum.com
Ref: TW120209
Conditioning Unit - TCU
The TCU from Fortum is a new and innovative degassing, desludging and de-watering system.  Combines electrostatic oil cleaning and vacuum evaporation technologies to remove harmful influences from the cellulose insulation whilst the transformer is on load.  Part of the TransformerCare range of services from:
Fortum, Mill Square, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes MK12 5RB
Tel: +44 (0) 870 830 4700
Fax: +44 (0) 870 830 4799
Email: andrew.wormington@fortum.com
Website: www.fortum.com
Ref: TW120210
   

Field Services

   
Painting
For the specialist on-site preparation and protective coating of steel structures of all types including transformers this long-established and progressive company is accredited ISO 9002 and affiliated to the major trade organisations.  All work guaranteed.
F.A. Clover & Son Ltd
Bardolph Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2LH

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8948 6321
Fax: +44(0) 20 8948 7307

Email: contracts@cloverpainting.com
Website: www.cloverpainting.com

Ref: TW090204
On-site Maintenance and Repairs
Maintenance, repairs and refurbishment work undertaken on-site including painting, regasketting, uprating, erection and installation.  Technical support available.  Approved contractor to UK and Dutch utilities as well as other major clients.  Est 1981.  ISO 9002
Rosh Engineering Ltd
Durham Rd, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 2QN
Tel: +44 (0) 191 410 6300
Fax: +44 (0) 191 410 6319
Email: info@rosh.co.uk
Website: www.rosh.co.uk
Ref: TW110208
   

Laboratory Services

   
Oil Analysis
Two well equipped laboratories operated by experienced staff offer a full range of oil analysis services including dissolved gases to IEC 567 (stripping method) furfuraldehyde, oil quality, pcb's etc. Available for emergency work 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.
Oil Analysis Services (Midlands) Ltd
Blue Chalet Industrial Park, London Rd, W. Kingsdown TN15 6BQ
Tel: +44 (0) 1474 854450
Fax: +44 (0) 1474 854408
Email: ihbrown@oas-online.co.uk

Website: www.oas-online.co.uk
Ref: TW110207
 

Protection

   
Buchholz Relays
Wide range of gas and oil operated relays manufactured for the protection of transformers and tapchangers.  Double element version provides alarm and trip functions.  Test kit available for use on-site.  Est. 1937 and Quality Assured to ISO 9001.
P&B Weir Electrical
Unit 10, Leafield Ind Est, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9SW
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 811449
Fax: +44 (0) 1225 810909
Email: sales@pbweir.com
Website: www.pbweir.com
Ref: TW050313
 

Dielectric Fluids

 
MIDEL 7131
An environmentally-friendly fire-resistant transformer fluid based on a synthetic ester.  Non toxic and bio-degradable with a very low fire risk.  Approved by major insurance companies.  Introduced in 1978 with an extensive service history.  BS EN ISO 9001:2000 classified
M&I Materials Ltd
Hibernia Way, Trafford Park, Manchester M32 0ZD, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 161 864 5422
Fax: +44 (0) 161 864 5444
Email: sales@midel.com
Website: www.midel.com
Ref: TW120514/1