Toroidal Power Transformer

Professional Toroidal Power Transformer supplier and manufacturer in China

 

Zhejiang Zuoao Technology Co., Ltd is a professional manufacturer of intelligent controller (PCBA) and power transformer products. Our toroidal power transformer includes toroidal three-phase transformer for knitting machine, toroidal transformer for lighting, toroidal transformer for industry control, toroidal medical power transformers, household toroidal single-phase transformer, etc. A transformer is a very important electrical device, mainly used to help transmit current and voltage between different circuits.

Introduction to Toroidal Power Transformer

 

Toroidal power transformers are power transformers with a toroidal core on which the primary and secondary coils are wound. When a current flows through the primary, it induces an electromotive force (EMF) and then a current in the secondary winding, thereby transferring power from the primary coil to the secondary coil. The unique shape of the toroidal transformer allows for shorter coils, reducing resistive losses or winding losses and improving overall efficiency.

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Benefits of Toroidal Power Transformer

 

Low noise and stray field
The field generated by magnetisation, a.k.a. the stray field, is lower in a toroidal transformer. This is because of the uniform core windings. Less magnetic interference in toroids results in higher performance.

 

Low operating temperature
This type operates at lower temperatures than those with similar specifications. Behind this are the short windings that act as a shield. This design improves the overall efficiency and performance, keeping the temperature lower.

 

Lightweight core
The core of toroidal transformers weighs less than standard units. For one, they consist of fewer raw materials. They also have a unique, compact design which makes them suitable in cramped spaces.

 

Easy to mount
With a screw, you can mount a toroidal transformer in a short time. This convenience helps limit maintenance and downtime. It also can be custom-made and does not have compatibility issues with most equipment.

 

More economical
Toroidal transformers have fewer materials, weigh less and do not use as much energy. Toroidal cores facilitate almost 100% utilisation with minimal energy dissipation.

Mechanical parameters of Toroidal Power Transformer
 

Transformer Power Rating

The power rating of a transformer is in relation to the amount of electricity it can convert for the load behind it, which is measured in thousands of volt amperes (kVA) and is an indicator of a transformer's capacity. The pout or output power is the power that the transformer delivers to the load. The pin is the indicator of the input power to the transformer. The difference between the pout and pin is a transformer's power loss. A transformer with a high pout will have fewer power losses and a better yield efficiency rating.

 

Primary and Secondary Voltages

These are the rated input and output voltages. Typically, they are specified together with an approximate range. For example, a primary voltage of 220V ±10% has a voltage range of 198V to 242V.

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Number of Primary and Secondary Windings

A simple toroidal transformer has only one primary and one secondary winding. More windings can be addede for better flexibility. A usual design, there is one primary and two secondary windings. These designs have six lead wires. The secondary windings are used independently and can be configured to be in parallel or series.

 

Operating Frequency

This is the intended frequency of the AC supply. For utility applications, the frequencies can either be 50Hz or 60Hz. For more specialized applications, the frequencies can range much higher. Aerospace and military applications use transformers that are rated 400Hz.

Types of Toroidal Power Transformer

 

 

Toroidal Single Phase Power Transformer
A single-phase transformer is a type of power transformer that utilizes single-phase alternating current, meaning the transformer relies on a voltage cycle that operates in a unified time phase. The working principle of the single phase transformer is based on the Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.

 

Toroidal Three-phase Power Transformer
Three-phase transformers are passive machines that pass electrical energy between circuits. In the secondary circuit, a magnetic flux induces an electromotive force (emf), thus stepping up (increase) or stepping down (decrease) voltages without altering the frequency.

 
Installation requirements of Toroidal Power Transformer

The inadvertent design of a shorted turn by providing a conduc­tive loop (turn) through the center of a toroidal transformer must be avoided. This typically occurs when designing special mounting hardware for the transformer. A shorted turn results in high circulating currents, excessive heat, and poor performance.

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Application Range of Toroidal Power Transformers

Toroidal transformers step up or down a voltage or isolate electronic equipment from a voltage source.

 

It's important to find the right toroidal transformer for your products.

 

Toroidal transformers are ideal for equipment used in medical, industrial, renewable energy and audio applications.

 

For audio applications, they offer less vibration and "hum," providing better quality sound.

 

They are more efficient, with fewer stray losses, making them an excellent choice for renewable energy applications. For example, our regular toroidal transformers are 95 percent efficient, plus we can create custom transformers up to 98 percent efficient.

 

Meanwhile, medical grade toroidal transformers can meet the strict requirements of medical equipment.

 

For industrial and manufacturing applications, toroidal transformers offer a more compact size, greater efficiency and more reliability.

Why Choose Us?

Company Experience

As a professional transformer manufacturer, Wanji was founded in 1987 and merged by Zhuoao in 2022. It is a professional manufacturer of intelligent controller (PCBA) and power transformer products.

Company Scale

The company has two production plants, controller division and power division, covering an area of 40,000 square meters, and currently has more than 500 employees.

Production Guarantee

Under ISO9001 and ISO14001 system, the company implements ERP and MES management, and all materials meet RoHS requirements. Our products carry UL/cUL, CE, RoHS, CQC, CSA, ETL, TUV, GS etc.

Production Scale

Power Supply Dept has 12 Toriodal Transformer Production Lines, 10 EI Transformer Production Lines; PCBA Dept has 5 SMT production lines, 8 AI production lines, ICT, FCT, AOI and other automatic testing equipments.

FAQ

Q: What's special about toroidal power transformers?

A: A toroidal power transformer is quite unique; its shape resembles a donut. The purpose of this shape is to shorten the coil length, reducing resistance losses, and thus improving efficiency.
When current passes through the primary coil of the transformer, it generates current in the secondary coil. This design also allows the toroidal transformer to transmit the same amount of power with fewer materials, further boosting its efficiency.

Q: Where are toroidal power transformer used?

A: Toroidal transformers are ideal for equipment used in medical, industrial, renewable energy and audio applications. For audio applications, they offer less vibration and "hum," providing better quality sound.

Q: When to use a toroidal power transformer?

A: Toroidal transformers are ideal for sensitive and critical electronic circuits due to their distinct advantages over traditional square or rectangular transformers. These benefits include high efficiency, quiet operation, minimal heat generation, and a compact size.

Q: What are the standard uses of the toroidal power transformer?

A: Toroidal transformers are also used in a wide array of standard applications, including:
Industrial control equipment.
LED lighting.
Power distribution equipment.
Renewable energy (inverter systems).
Security systems.
Telecommunication.

Q: What materials are used in toroidal power transformers?

A: Popular examples of powdered metal cores used in toroidal transformers are molybdenum permalloy and carbonyl iron. Laminated Iron Alloy Cores: Laminated iron alloy cores are used in conventional transformers that operate at low to medium frequencies.

Q: What is the inductance of a toroidal power transformer?

A: Show that the inductance of a toroid of rectangular cross-section is given by L = μ 0 N 2 H l n ( b / a ) 2 π where (N) is the total number of turns, (a) is the inner radius, (b) is the outside radius and (H) is the height of the toroid.

Q: What is the efficiency of a toroidal power transformerr?

A: Toroidal power transformers typically are 90 to 95 percent efficient, whereas E-I laminates have a typical efficiency of less than 90 percent. In recent years, more attention has been given to the energy efficiency of electrical equipment.

Q: How much power does a toroidal power transformer consume?

A: A toroidal power transformer typically requires only 10% of the magne­tizing current required by laminated transformers. Higher flux den­sities are permitted because the direction of the magnetic flux is the same as the steel core grain. High flux densities allow fewer turns of copper wire, reducing the DCR of the winding. See Fig 5 for the efficiency that can be expected in terms of VA power ratio.

Q: What is leakage inductance of toroidal power transformer?

A: Leakage inductance is a critical factor that significantly impacts the performance of toroidal transformers, especially in applications requiring precise filtering or tuning. Traditional methods to control this parameter often increase costs and added weight due to complex winding techniques or additional components.

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