Toroidal Transformer Cover

Shaz · 11th November 2010, 09:13 PM

I've searched the rest of the forum including other threads that asked the same question but can't find any information about where to source the round cylindrical enclosures for a toroidal transformer. I know that these are called "deep drawn enclosures" and all the manufacturers that I've contacted are accustomed to huge quantity orders and want a king's ransom for one or two units. Where are people locating these at a reasonable cost? I'm located in the U.S. Thanks.

chrish · 11th November 2010, 09:23 PM

Antek make covers for their transformers that may suit http://www.antekinc.com/lview.php?d[]=3

cjkpkg · 11th November 2010, 11:24 PM

+1 for Antek...just received one for my 18V 300VA unit for my Moskido. Very nice looking - getting a little psu noise...figured this will help a little. Plus it looks cool!

Atilla · 11th November 2010, 11:33 PM

Wow, that's great! Do they ship Internationally, I don't see this on their site.

dsavitsk · 11th November 2010, 11:34 PM

Depending on what size you need, you might check ebay for stainless steel 35mm film developing tanks.

Shaz · 12th November 2010, 01:33 AM

Thanks for the Antek pointer. That's a great way to go since it's purpose-built for toroidal transformers. Their website seemed broken. However, I found their products available on eBay.

tomchr · 12th November 2010, 04:59 PM

Antek. Works fine in Google Chrome (both on Mac and Windoze).

I use their transformer covers in tube amps as I need to mount the transformers top side and don't want a butt ugly toroid out in the open.

~Tom

Shaz · 12th November 2010, 05:43 PM

Just realized, it will cost more for a spanner wrench than the enclosure

wizardofoz · 12th April 2012, 05:46 AM

I used a PVC pipe endcap for my latest project... not too worried about shielding - wanted something that could be mounted without a plate underneath.

After painting with Rustoleum hammered black ...

gmphadte · 12th April 2012, 06:07 AM

My local utensil shop made copper shield. Nothing to do with machining, only hammering and foundry.

Gajanan Phadte

11th November 2010, 09:13 PM	#1
Shaz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado	Toroidal Transformer Cover I've searched the rest of the forum including other threads that asked the same question but can't find any information about where to source the round cylindrical enclosures for a toroidal transformer. I know that these are called "deep drawn enclosures" and all the manufacturers that I've contacted are accustomed to huge quantity orders and want a king's ransom for one or two units. Where are people locating these at a reasonable cost? I'm located in the U.S. Thanks.

11th November 2010, 11:34 PM	#5
dsavitsk diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago	Depending on what size you need, you might check ebay for stainless steel 35mm film developing tanks. __________________ http://www.ecpaudio.com

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11th November 2010, 09:23 PM	#2
chrish diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney	Antek make covers for their transformers that may suit http://www.antekinc.com/lview.php?d[]=3

11th November 2010, 11:24 PM	#3
cjkpkg diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roswell GA	+1 for Antek...just received one for my 18V 300VA unit for my Moskido. Very nice looking - getting a little psu noise...figured this will help a little. Plus it looks cool!

11th November 2010, 11:33 PM	#4
Atilla Soldering Gun Fanatic diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008	Wow, that's great! Do they ship Internationally, I don't see this on their site.

12th November 2010, 01:33 AM	#6
Shaz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado	Thanks for the Antek pointer. That's a great way to go since it's purpose-built for toroidal transformers. Their website seemed broken. However, I found their products available on eBay.

12th November 2010, 04:59 PM	#7
tomchr diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greater Seattle Area	Antek. Works fine in Google Chrome (both on Mac and Windoze). I use their transformer covers in tube amps as I need to mount the transformers top side and don't want a butt ugly toroid out in the open. ~Tom

12th November 2010, 05:43 PM	#8
Shaz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado	Just realized, it will cost more for a spanner wrench than the enclosure

12th April 2012, 05:46 AM	#9
wizardofoz diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009	I used a PVC pipe endcap for my latest project... not too worried about shielding - wanted something that could be mounted without a plate underneath. After painting with Rustoleum hammered black ...

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