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Single-Phase Pad-Mount Transformer, 37.5kVA-167kVA (12.47kV/34.5kV to 120V/240V)
Built for outdoor step-down duty in neighborhoods and small commercial sites, this single-phase oil-filled pad-mount unit takes 12.47kV or 34.5kV primary…
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Single-Phase Pad-Mounted Transformer |
| Capacity Range | 37.5 kVA / 167 kVA |
| Input Voltage | 12.47 kV / 34.5 kV |
| Output Voltage | 120 V / 240 V |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Number of Phases | Single |
| Coil Material | Amorphous / Aluminium / Copper |
| Vector Group | Dyn11 / Yyn0 / Yzn11 |
| Cooling / Mounting | Oil-Immersed, Pad-Mounted |
| Compliance | IEC 60076, UL, CE |
Figures shown reflect the supplied product data. Actual dimensions, materials, finish colors, and packaging remain subject to sample approval and final order confirmation.
Why buyers choose it
- American-style single-phase pad-mount construction
- Steps 12.47kV / 34.5kV down to 120V / 240V
- Capacity range from 37.5kVA up to 167kVA
- Choice of amorphous, copper, or aluminium winding material
- Tamper-resistant compact housing; IEC 60076, UL, and CE certified
Standards & certification
Designed and tested to IEC 60076, UL, CE. 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 for outdoor step-down duty in neighborhoods and small commercial sites, this single-phase oil-filled pad-mount unit takes 12.47kV or 34.5kV primary power and delivers a 120V/240V secondary. Ratings span 37.5kVA through 167kVA, with a choice of amorphous, copper, or aluminium windings housed inside a tamper-proof green cabinet rated for 50Hz or 60Hz service.
Design & Construction
- Weatherproof green steel enclosure sized for pad-level outdoor placement
- Front-access terminal compartment housing HV/LV bushings and loadbreak elbows
- Switching handles enabling safe transitions between live-front and dead-front operation
- Rugged, tamper-deterrent build suited to public-facing installation
- Integrated steel base pad supporting stable ground mounting
Applications
Well suited to residential subdivisions, commercial complexes, industrial park feeders, and any utility distribution job calling for a compact, ground-level single-phase transformer.
Customisation Options
Rated capacity, voltage ratio, coil material (amorphous, copper, or aluminium), cabinet color, and bushing layout can all be adjusted to match project specifications.
Ordering Information
When ordering, please specify the rated capacity, primary/secondary voltage, operating frequency, and desired bushing/elbow arrangement.
Product details in pictures
Frequently asked questions
What are the main advantages of this pad-mounted transformer?
American-style single-phase pad-mount construction; Steps 12.47kV / 34.5kV down to 120V / 240V; Capacity range from 37.5kVA up to 167kVA.
Can this product be customised to my specification?
Rated capacity, voltage ratio, coil material (amorphous, copper, or aluminium), cabinet color, and bushing layout can all be adjusted to match project specifications.
Which standards and certifications apply?
Designed and tested to IEC 60076, UL, CE. 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.
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