Safety site transformers are often used with industrial and power tools. They provide the user with protection by isolating the tools from the main power supply to prevent overloading and minimise shock risk.
How do safety site transformers work?
The transformer consists of two coils of wire around an iron core. The incoming, or primary, coil converts the electric field into a magnetic one, inducing an electric field in second coil without actually touching it. The voltage can be stepped up or down by varying the number of turns in the coil. Safety site transformers can be used to step down UK mains voltage to, for example, 110V CTE (centre tap earthed) to limit the power of a potential electric shock.
Types of safety site transformers
Safety site transformers can have different input and output voltage ratings. As they're often used outside, they're designed with the appropriate socket fittings. They tend to be heavy duty, with strong lifting handles, to withstand harsh industrial or site conditions. They can also be free standing and portable, wall mounted or even hung, depending on your needs.
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Low inrush current control, safety isolating and isolating
transformerScrew type terminals, fitted with screw mounting bracketsCompact design with ±20V tappings on the primary windingFor use up to +40°C ambient maximum.
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Safety isolating transformers for building and construction site
applications having continuous ratings of 5kVA and 10kVAHeavy duty sheet steel enclosure with lifting handles to withstand arduous building site conditions IP23 ratingDouble wound with safety earth screen between windings110V secondaries centre ...
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High quality wall mounting safety isolating transformers designed
to ensure safe electrical distribution for power tools etc in industrial, garage and other fixed installations. Double wound110V secondaries centre tapped to earth to minimise shock riskSheet steel IP22 type wall mounting ...
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From Carroll & Meynell, this continuously rated safety
isolating transformer is designed for constant load appliances, such as temporary heating & lighting on construction sites. With a heavy duty sheet steel case, this safety isolating transformer is highly durable. • ...
