[Amps] Transformer E-I lamination sources?

[Roger]

On 5/20/2010 3:52 PM, ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 5/20/2010 12:41:18 P.M.  Eastern Daylight Time,
> sub1 at rogerhalstead.com writes:
>
> I've been searching  the Internet for suppliers of transformer E-I
> laminations. I've found a few,  but their web sites are difficult to
> navigate and I never did find the  specific laminations I wanted. That
> and most of them are off shore  industrial suppliers and I don't really
> need a couple tons of the  stuff.<:-))
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
>
> Hi,
> What sizes you  are looking for?
>    
I'm looking for several sizes. Smaller ones (power transformers ~ 300 to 
500 VA) that will require bobbins and larger ones (~ 3 to 4 KVA) that 
will get wound on a wooden form in a lathe before inserting the laminations.
It's just something I want to try as I've never wound a transformer.

I also have a couple I want to rewind, which I think it more difficult 
that straight winding with the separation and cleaning of the 
laminations followed by re-coating.
I'd like to be able to build an amp and say I build everything except 
the tube. <:-))

It's one of those things I may never get done but would like try.

Thanks for the information.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> I assume you want to build a power transformer?
>
> I  have had good dealings with Lamination Specialties Corp.
> in Chicago,  IL
>
> They are very friendly and will accept small orders but
> they do  have a minimum order size of 1/2 string which is
> 660 sets of EI lams.
>
> I bought a half-string of EI-175 lams from them about a year
> ago (  45lbs worth ) + UPS Ground shipping for $177. The price
> on steel changes all  the time so they will give you a current
> quote.
>
> You can reach them at  :
>
> sales at laminationspecialties.com
>
> Also depending on what you want  to build you may need some
> Plastic Bobbins to fit, L-Brackets or Keeper Lams  which I got
> from RAM SALES CO.
>
> 73 Todd WD4NGG
>
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