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4 3 月, 2026

What to Expect When Buying a Used Dry-Type Transformer

Not sure whether to buy new or used? Learn what to expect when purchasing a dry-type transformer and how Maddox tests and warranties every unit for reliable performance.
24 2 月, 2026

Substation Transformer Guide: Design, Power Classes, and Grid Applications

Explore substation transformers, power-class definitions, voltage ranges, and key design features used in transmission and distribution substations.
12 2 月, 2026

Maddox Supports Reindustrialization with a Free American-Made Transformer Donation

Maddox is donating a free American-made transformer (up to 1000 kVA) to support U.S. manufacturing startups and reindustrialization.
29 1 月, 2026

Guide to Transformer Bushings

Learn what transformer bushings are, how they work, their two main types (dead-front and live-front bushings), and when each type works best in padmount and substation transformers.
5 12 月, 2025

Maddox Keeps Solar on Schedule

Thomas’s solar company had a reputation for doing quality work on time. They needed a transformer partner who would do the same.
3 12 月, 2025

Lumber Mill Powered by Maddox Transformers

Greg manages a mill in Arkansas that converts logs into construction lumber. Eight Maddox transformers supply the 15,000 horsepower his equipment needs.
1 12 月, 2025

How to Clean Your Dry-Type Transformer

Learn how to clean and inspect your dry-type transformer to prevent overheating, insulation damage, and debris buildup, ensuring long-term reliable operation.
26 11 月, 2025

The Live Front vs. Dead Front Bushing

A bushing allows a conductor to pass through the tank wall of a transformer without making electrical contact. Learn about live front and dead front bushings.
25 11 月, 2025

The Best Lead Times: Padmounts for Charleston Port Project

Bill needed transformers delivered fast for the new Charleston Port Project. But every company he contacted had padmount lead times over a year long.