We Buy Dry-Type Transformers
We purchase dry-type and cast-coil transformers 15 kVA to 10 MVA, 480V through 35kV class, from plants, hospitals, and commercial demolition projects.
We buy dry-type and cast-coil transformers from 15 kVA general-purpose units through 10 MVA medium-voltage power units. Dry types come out of office towers, hospitals, schools, and manufacturing plants during electrical upgrades and demolition — and because they contain no oil, they are the simplest category to sell and ship.
Ventilated dry types, encapsulated units, and cast-coil designs from Square D, Eaton, GE, Siemens, ABB, Hammond, and Federal Pacific are all on our buy list. Energy-efficient designs (DOE 2016 compliant, TP-1) bring premium pricing in the resale market.
Dry-Type Transformers We Buy
| General purpose | 15 kVA – 500 kVA, 480V delta primary |
|---|---|
| Medium voltage dry | 300 kVA – 10 MVA, 5kV–35kV class |
| Cast coil | 500 kVA – 10 MVA |
| Temperature rise | 80C, 115C, 150C designs |
| Brands | Square D, Eaton, GE, Siemens, ABB, Hammond, HPS |
Why are dry-type transformers easier to sell?
No oil means no PCB questions, no containment requirements, and standard freight instead of specialized transport. A 75 kVA dry type ships on a pallet by LTL freight. That keeps our logistics cost low — and more of the value flows to your offer.
What condition do dry types need to be in?
Working pulls with intact windings and terminal boards are ideal. We also buy units with cosmetic enclosure damage as long as coils megger clean. Burned or shorted windings reduce a unit to copper/aluminum recovery value, which we still purchase in quantity.
Ready to sell? Get your offer today.
Send photos and nameplate details — we respond with a firm offer, typically within 24 hours. Freight and rigging arranged nationwide, payment before pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you buy small 15-75 kVA dry types in quantity?
- Yes. Contractors often accumulate pallets of general-purpose dry types from tenant improvement work — we buy them by the pallet or truckload.
- Are cast-coil transformers worth more than standard dry types?
- Usually yes. Cast coil units are heavily used in data centers and industrial plants, and clean used units in 1000-3000 kVA sizes are in strong demand.
- How do you price dry-type transformers?
- By kVA, voltage class, efficiency standard, winding material, age, and condition. Send a nameplate photo and we quote within one business day.