ACME TRANSFORMER TYPES
AC Line Reactors
Acme Line Reactors prevent equipment failure and costly downtime.
They protect your sensitive equipment from harmful line disturbances
and adds years to your equipment.
AC Refrigeration & Appliance
Transformers
The transformers in this section are autotransformers
designed to change a wide range of voltages to the standard
motor voltages for domestic appliances, air conditioners
and related equipment.
Transformer Accessories
Acme offers a wide array of accessories for your transformers such
as
lug kits, space parts, standard taps, thermal switch kits, wall
mounting brackets and weather shields.
Buck-Boost
Transformers
These
transformers provide
tremendous capabilities and flexibility in KVA sizes and
input/output voltage combinations. Basically, you get 75 different
transformers... all in one convenient package.
DC Power Supplies
Acme, with its new line of DR series, offers you an
innovative solution for many of your control applications.
Acme DC power supplies provide you with optimal performance with the
least impact on installation time and space.
Drive Isolation Transformers
The Acme Drive Isolation Transformers are
specifically designed to accommodate the
special voltages and KVA sizes unique to AC
and DC motor drive applications.
Custom Transformers
When you need a custom transformer, Acme
is a clear choice. Our reputation in high-quality, specialized
transformers offers the finest product and the best service in
the industry.
We at Acme Transformers are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality products and service. With our experienced staff and engineers, we are committed to providing you with the best.
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Buck-Boost Transformers
Buck-Boost Transformers are small single-phase isolation transformers that will reduce (Buck) or raise (Boost) line voltage when connected as an autotransformer. The most common application is boosting 208 to 230v. Additionally, Buck-Boost Transformers are very well suited to motor loads, boosting 240 to 277 for lighter loads and many applications where nominal voltage is above or below 120 volts. Their use should be considered where supply line voltage is found to be consistently above or below desired nominal values of load voltage. Two or three may be banked for three-phase application where the neutral is available from the input. Buck-Boost Transformers offer an economical solution to the adjustment of line voltages that are slightly above or below normal.
When a
Buck-Boost Transformer is connected as
an autotransformer, only a portion of the load KVA is actually
transformed. The majority of the load KVA is passed directly through
to the source. For this reason, a Buck-Boost Transformer may be used
to supply a much larger load KVA than is indicated on the nameplate.
With two-thirds of all electrical loads being A.C. motor loads,
maintaining the proper voltage to that motor is very important. When
the voltage is not maintained, motor winding current is increased
causing reduced motor torque and escalating motor temperature.
This
results in the rapid loss of insulation life expectancy.
Buck-Boost Transformers are an economical way to correct this
potentially very serious problem. Whenever a line voltage change in
the 4-20% range is required, a Buck-Boost Transformer should be
considered.
To select the proper transformer for Buck-Boost applications,
determine:
- Input Line Voltage - The voltage that you want to buck (decrease) or boost (increase). This can be found by measuring the supply line voltage with a voltmeter.
- Load Voltage - The voltage at which your equipment is designed to operate. This is listed on the nameplate of the load equipment.
- Load KVA or Load Amps - You do not need to know both. One or the other is sufficient for selection purposes. This information usually can be found on the nameplate of the equipment you want to operate.
- Number of Phases - Single or three-phase line and load should match because a transformer is not capable of converting single-phase to three-phase. It is, however, a common application to make a single-phase transformer connection from a three-phase supply by use of one leg of the three-phase supply. This is particularly true in a Buck-Boost application because the supply must provide the load KVA, not just the nameplate rating of the Buck-Boost Transformer.
- Frequency - The supply line frequency must be the same as the frequency of the equipment to be operated, either 50 or 60 cycles.
Worldwide Shipping
We can ship transformers from our regional warehouses to speed up
the shipping time frame. We also offer fast turnaround on custom
built transformers, built to your needs.
Large Inventory
Because we both manufacture transformers and carry all the
brands, you can rely on us as your one-stop source for high quality
transformers at wholesale prices. Because of this, we offer one of
the largest inventories of transformers. What other companies have
to custom build, we probably keep in stock. Call to order today!
AC Line Reactors, AC Refrigeration & Appliance Transformers, Transformer Accessories, Buck-Boost Transformers, DC Power Supplies, Drive Isolation Transformers, Industrial Control Transformers, Low Voltage Lighting Transformers, Panel-Tran Zone Power Centers, Power Conditioning,
How to select an Acme Transformer
ACME TRANSFORMER TYPES
Dry-Type Distribution Transformers
Acme offers a wide selection of Dry-Type Transformers
from single-phase to commercial grade three-phase and low-noise
transformers.
Industrial Control Transformers
The Acme Industrial Control Transformers
offer the most advanced and versatile design concepts available to
the marketplace today. They are designed to meet Acme’s rigid
standards for mechanical durability as well as surpass agency and
industrial
electrical standards.
Low Voltage Lighting Transformers
& Power Supplies
Acme’s Low Voltage Lighting
products provide a safe, long lasting,
highly reliable power source. These products are a perfect
selection for landscape applications as well as interior use. Low voltage lighting is a creative medium with unlimited application
possibilities.
Non-Linear Load Isolation
Transformers are
available in sizes ranging from 30 through 225 KVA with copper
windings and a variety of other design options and accessories.
Acme harmonic mitigating transformers offer you reduced transformer
heat, reduced voltage distortion due to
third order harmonics and higher efficiency.
Panel-Tran Zone Power Centers
are a pre-wired combination
of a primary breaker disconnect, dry-type shielded transformer,
secondary breaker disconnect and a secondary power panel all in one
convenient package.
By not having to assemble, mount and wire these components, you save
money, space and time. All you have to do is add the breakers, and
you are ready to go.
Power Conditioning
Acme True-Power Products consist of specially
designed ferroresonant
transformers. Although ferroresonant transformers
have been an economical solution to power problems for many years,
it took the skills of Acme’s highly regarded engineering
staff to refine it to meet today’s exacting requirements.