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2026-05-19 Science & Technology

Large Power Transformer Lead Time is now 128 Weeks in the US

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Posted by Dopey Photch2701 2026-05-19 05:55|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1809 views ] Top

1 Good thing we never had an open border that let in a lot of sleeper cell agents that would love to cripple us by taking out a few key power nodes huh?

Posted by Warthog 2026-05-19 09:23|| 2026-05-19 09:23|| Front Page Top

2 Alternative Data source on Transformer lead time in the USA

STOCK DESIGN / STANDARD TRANSFORMERS
Padmount (75 kVA-10 MVA) 12-26 weeks
Distribution (25 kVA-2.5 MVA) Improving: ~30 weeks
Dry-Type (15 kVA-30 MVA) 6-18 weeks (by size)

Posted by NN2N1 2026-05-19 10:05|| 2026-05-19 10:05|| Front Page Top

3 Like so many heavy industrial products, the strategy of off-shore competitors over the past 50 years has been the same, compete domestically with US manufacturers at a net loss per unit if needed, come to dominate the industry competition over several years by lower pricing until US manufacturers fold, then slowly decrease quality and increase pricing to recoup losses from previous years and ensure single source dominance. Establish political connections to assist in making re-establishment of domestic US competition prohibitively expensive and unpopular.

Look at most major industrial products and sourcing since the early 1970's and you see the off-shoring trend.

In 1945 American made virtually everything domestically, and was the world standard on quality and reliability, and by 1998, just bought virtually everything from elsewhere.

Excepts fro Wiki AI answer on Major Transformer Manufacturers:"Global Utility & Power Leaders:

Hitachi Energy: The top global manufacturer by revenue, providing grid automation, power transformers, and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. Learn more on the Hitachi Energy platform.
General Electric (GE): A premier U.S.-heritage company offering a comprehensive portfolio of power transformers, grid solutions, and digital energy management tools via GE Vernova.
Schneider Electric: Specializes in energy automation, medium voltage distribution, and eco-friendly transformer alternatives. Browse their inventory via Schneider Electric.
Siemens Energy: A massive global provider of large power transformers and transmission infrastructure. Explore their products on the Siemens Energy site.
ABB Ltd: Known globally for pioneering power grid technology, transformers, and electrical distribution. Track their offerings at ABB.
HD Hyundai Electric: Emerged as a dominant global supplier, ranking highly in large-capacity power transformers. "

Posted by NoMoreBS 2026-05-19 15:22|| 2026-05-19 15:22|| Front Page Top

4 ^ Nice
Same model for offshoring IT operations and development. Too bad for them now.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-19 16:27|| 2026-05-19 16:27|| Front Page Top

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