Articles
March 4, 2026
Not sure whether to buy new or used? Learn what to expect when purchasing a dry-type transformer and how Maddox tests and warranties every unit for reliable performance.
February 24, 2026
Explore substation transformers, power-class definitions, voltage ranges, and key design features used in transmission and distribution substations.
February 12, 2026
Maddox is donating a free American-made transformer (up to 1000 kVA) to support U.S. manufacturing startups and reindustrialization.
January 29, 2026
Learn what transformer bushings are, how they work, their two main types (dead-front and live-front bushings), and when each type works best in padmount and substation transformers.
December 5, 2025
Thomas’s solar company had a reputation for doing quality work on time. They needed a transformer partner who would do the same.
December 3, 2025
Greg manages a mill in Arkansas that converts logs into construction lumber. Eight Maddox transformers supply the 15,000 horsepower his equipment needs.
December 1, 2025
Learn how to clean and inspect your dry-type transformer to prevent overheating, insulation damage, and debris buildup, ensuring long-term reliable operation.
November 26, 2025
A bushing allows a conductor to pass through the tank wall of a transformer without making electrical contact. Learn about live front and dead front bushings.
November 25, 2025
Bill needed transformers delivered fast for the new Charleston Port Project. But every company he contacted had padmount lead times over a year long.