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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTMC Transformers Sales Director Andrea Ghidini explains that the company is known for tackling complex challenges with highly specialised solutions. \u201cWe are often approached for non-standard applications, such as transformers with ratings up to 25 MVA or primary windings at 50 kV, or units handling extreme harmonic distortion or secondary currents of up to 30,000 amps,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In African mining operations – one of Trafo Power Solutions\u2019 primary markets – the challenges extend beyond electrical performance. Transformers must be robust enough to endure long and difficult transport routes, severe vibration, high dust levels and extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDry-type technology is ideal in these environments, especially as safety and environmental concerns grow,\u201d Claassen notes. \u201cUnlike oil-filled transformers, dry-type units are air-cooled and present minimal fire risk, making them suitable for installation near operational areas and personnel.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once confined to indoor use, dry-type transformers are now widely used in outdoor applications thanks to technological advancements. Higher protection ratings and improved cooling options, including forced-air, air-to-water and direct or indirect water cooling, allow these units to operate reliably even in Africa\u2019s toughest climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What sets this partnership apart is its commitment to engineering precision. TMC uses advanced simulation tools, including finite element analysis and thermo-dynamic modelling, to verify every design before production. This ensures optimal performance, long-term reliability and reduced operational risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRather than just meeting the brief, we interrogate every application to offer smarter alternatives or highlight potential issues,\u201d says Ghidini. \u201cThat is the value of custom engineering.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Claassen adds that customers benefit from this depth of expertise: \u201cWe don\u2019t just sell transformers – we deliver engineered power solutions that support long-term operational success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this collaboration, Trafo Power Solutions and TMC Transformers continue to redefine what is possible in dry-type transformer technology – setting new benchmarks for innovation, safety and performance across the continent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As demand grows for safer more reliable and environmentally responsible power infrastructure, dry-type transformer technology is gaining ground globally – and leading the charge in Africa is Trafo Power Solutions, in partnership with renowned Italian manufacturer TMC Transformers. This dynamic collaboration, now in its seventh year, continues to push the boundaries of dry-type transformer design … Continue reading ENGINEERING THE FUTURE: TRAFO POWER SOLUTIONS AND TMC TRANSFORMERS SET NEW STANDARDS IN DRY-TYPE TECHNOLOGY<\/span> <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n