Distribution Transformers

Sustainable and reliable

a company of  Rauscher & Stoecklin SERW ZREW Tesar

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Table of Contents

Rauscher & Stoecklin 4

Quality and experience 5

Transformer Design 6

Main Features 7

Distribution Transformers 8

Designs 10

Special Applications 12

Test Methods 14

Accessories 16

Certified Quality 18

Services 19

Product Overview 20

R & S Group 21

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Long Tradition
Firmly anchored in Switzerland
Electricity is one of the most important sources of energy and driving forces
of modern society.

With almost a century of experience, we are the right part- Our flexibility and commitment to innovation makes us a
ner for high-quality electrotechnical products and energy reliable partner that is capable of solving all challenges pre-
distribution systems. sented to us by our customers. With our high-quality, elec-
trotechnical products and sustainable, innovative solutions,
Our product portfolio we are a trusted partner to our customers. Experienced long-
term employees and junior employees with the will and am-
• Transformers bition to continuously learn are the foundation of our com-
• Railway switches pany.
• High current plug-in connectors
• Building junction boxes Our company is certified in accordance with all current stan-
• LU switchgear systems dards.

Our production site in Sissach, Switzerland

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Quality and Experience
The key to reliability
To prevail against fierce competition over the long term, you simply have to be
better.

We are one of the leading manufacturers in the field of li- Distribution transformers from Rauscher & Stoecklin fully
quid-filled distribution transformers. Based on our longtime comply with the applicable international standards and regu-
experience we are also able to design special low-radiation lations. The power range extends from 100  kVA to 2500 kVA
transformers which fully comply with the Ordinance on Pro- with a maximum rated voltage of 36 kV. We design free-bre-
tection against Non-Ionizing Radiation. Liquid-filled transfor- athing or hermetically sealed transformers depending on
mers are also produced for ripple control applications and as customer requirements.
overhead line transformers for railway companies.

Distribution transformers prior to delivery

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Transformer Design

A various number of applications require technologies that help to achieve a

long service life, low operating costs and ensure environmental sustainability.

Distribution transformer design

1. Pressure relief valve 7. Iron core clamping angle
2. US connections 8. Tank
3. High-voltage plug-in bushings 9. High-voltage winding
4. High-voltage tap changer 10. Low-voltage winding
5. Lifting eyes 11. Iron core
6. Thermometer with trailing pointer 12. Castors for longitudinal and lateral travel

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Design of an oil-filled distribution transformer

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Main Features

Features of our distribution transformers • Low-voltage bushings: porcelain bushings with or without
• Rated power ranging from 100 up to 2,500  kVA, 50  Hz flat connection plate
• Operating voltage up to 36 kV • Compact and lightweight design
• Max. losses in accordance with EU 548 / 2014 • Low-radiation design with 8-point symmetric low-voltage
• Regulation of the primary voltage ± 2x2.5 % or according bushings on request
to customer specifications • Integrated oil retention vat available on request
• Max. installation altitude 1,000  meters above sea level (mounted between tank and chassis frame)
• High-voltage bushings: plug-in bushings for outer cone • Reinforced insulation and grounded shield between
system terminal or with porcelain bushings for indoor or high-voltage/low-voltage windings for non-sinusoidal load
outdoor installation available on request

Welding the low-voltage connection of the secondary coil

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Distribution Transformers
Designed in Switzerland
Rauscher & Stoecklin stands for innovation and quality since 1919.

Rauscher & Stoecklin offers a wide range of transformers. Our production site in Sissach has around 95 trained and
Free-breathing transformers, which are the preferred design highly qualified employees and offers genuine Swiss quality.
in Swiss distribution networks, offer the operating company
easy maintenance with the smallest dimensions and lowest
weights possible. For export markets Rauscher & Stoecklin
has a long history in producing hermetically sealed transfor-
mers.

Low-voltage winding

Low-voltage strip windings are used for transformers star-

ting with an output of 160  kVA. The axial power distribution
can be freely adjusted in the strip windings. This minimizes
the thrust forces that occur during short circuits. During the
drying process, the active part bonds the layer isolation with
the conductor strip into a compact coil.

High-voltage winding

The high-voltage layer winding is wound directly on the

low-voltage winding with the main isolation channel. State-of-
the-art automated winding machines with constant winding
tension create compact coils with maximum strength. The
layer isolation made of high-quality insulating paper is desi-
gned using strip isolation technology and meets the highest
demands in modern distribution grids.

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Iron core

The semicircular or oval core shape allows for extensive stan-

dardization and optimization and makes it easy to adjust the
core cross-section. The core is interleaved in a step-lap pro-
cess. The sheet metal joints have several offsets. This techno-
logy coupled with the selection of high-quality magnetic steel
plate provides additional benefits in terms of no-load losses
and a low noise level. We offer transformers with amorphous
core material for applications in which extremely low no-load
losses are required.

Assembling the active part

Using clamping straps made of strip steel, the iron core yoke
is optimally pressed together with the columns using profiled
steel. This eliminates tie rods that adversely affect the mag-
netic flux. The active part is securely screwed to the cover and
supported against the base of the tank.

Tank & cover

The transformer tank must withstand all mechanical and ther-

mal loads that occur during transport and operation. Rau-
scher & Stoecklin uses corrugated tanks made of cold-rolled
strip steel with a reinforced bottom trough. All of the heat loss
is released from the tank surface into the ambient air. The co-
ver is bent on the longitudinal sides for additional reinforce-
ment and screwed to the tank. Two lifting eyes are welded to
the unit to lift the transformer or the active part.

Corrosion protection

The corrosion protection is particularly important. The tank

and cover are sand-blasted and painted or power-coated
with several layers in the standard color RAL 7033. Low-sol-
vent paint is preferred in order to protect the environment.

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Designs
Your Specification – Your Transformer
We have been manufacturing transformers with state-of-the-art equipment
according to customer requirements for nearly 100 years.

Free-breathing transformers Hermetically sealed transformers

Open transformers have been adopted as the standard in Transformers with hermetically sealed tanks are standard in
Switzerland. The cover has two pressure-relief valve openings international markets. The unit is fully hermetically sealed,
through which the air is exchanged with the air cushion under thus preventing direct contact of the cooling liquid with the
the cover inside the transformer. This air cushion makes con- air and further reducing maintenance costs thanks to the
tact with the cooling liquid and any absorbed moisture over higher oil quality. The oil expansion is absorbed by the coo-
the entire surface can escape during higher coolant tempera- ling shafts and therefore subjects the tank to an additional
tures. The free-breathing design is characterized by low oil mechanical load. In order to limit the pressure, hermetically
volume and extremely small dimensions. During operation, sealed transformers require lower shafts, which results in a
the transformer operates without any pressure. In addition, higher oil volume. As a result, the dimensions and weights
the tank is not subjected to additional mechanical loads. The increase accordingly.
free-breathing design has proven itself a thousand times over
and is cost-effective.

Free-breathing design

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Industrial transformers High-quality materials coupled with solid workmanship ensu-
We recommend only operating specially designed transfor- re maximum reliability. The low-voltage winding is insulated
mers in industrial grids in which high transient interference with resin. The high-voltage winding is cast without any cavi-
voltages are to be expected, for example due to power con- ties in a compression mold under vacuum and hardened with
verters or frequency-controlled drives. no cracking. Fiberglass insulation and epoxy resin are used to
ensure high mechanical strength.
Frequent or constant transient interference voltages result in
the premature ageing of the paper insulation and wire coa- Due to the low fire risk, cast resin transformers can be in-
ting, both on the transformer's low-voltage and high-voltage stalled in the load's center of gravity. They easily withstand
side. short-term peak loads, which occur when starting motors or
during welding operations. A fan can be installed to allow for
In order to prevent this, additional measures must be taken; a permanent overload of up to 40 %. The fans are fastened
the layer insulation must be reinforced and a grounded shield to the transformer clamping structure and can be retrofitted
must be installed between the high-voltage and low-voltage at any time.
winding.
Cast resin transformers can also be installed in housings on
Cast resin transformers request. Protection classes IP 21, IP 23 and IP 31 are available.
Rauscher & Stoecklin offers cast resin transformers from
Tesar, a company of the R&S Group, as an alternative to li-
quid-filled distribution transformers. The cast resin transfor-
mers comply with the applicable international standards and
are used wherever liquid-filled transformers are undesirable
or wherever environmental or fire prevention regulations
exist. The power range extends from 160  kVA to 25  MVA
with a maximum rated voltage of 52 kV.

Cast resin transformer

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Special Applications
New Challenges – New Solutions
Our customized solutions and special options satisfy all customer require-
ments

Customized solutions The power range for single-phase transformers extends from
If standard solutions cannot meet all application require- 5  kVA to 100  kVA and for three-phase transformers from 10
ments, we also produce customized solutions on request. kVA to 400 kVA with a maximum rated voltage of 1.1 kV.
The customer is involved in every development step to de-
velop the perfect solution. Rauscher & Stoecklin has pro- The transformers are designed with insulation class B or F
found expertise and a series of reference projects in this depending on the size or customer requirements. Insulation
area. that is characterized by high mechanical and electric strength
and good thermal properties is used depending on the requi-
Dry-type transformers red thermal class. The active part is impregnated using a va-
Rauscher & Stoecklin air-cooled transformers are used wher- cuum-pressure or immersion technique to protect it against
ever low voltage must be transformed into low voltage. The moisture. It is then painted in the color RAL  7032.
units are manufactured according to customer specifications
as an autotransformer or isolating transformer and are also Dry-type transformers can also be installed in housings on
based on individual customer requests. request. Protection classes from IP 20 to IP 22 are available.

Special-purpose transformers
Loads in the distribution grid are controlled remotely using
audio frequency ripple control.

We supply audio-frequency transformers for the simultaneous

supply of ripple control systems for a frequency range from
200  Hz to 2000  Hz and for a maximum rated voltage of appro-
ximately 36  kV.

For railway companies, Rauscher & Stoecklin produces sing-

le-phase overhead line transformers up to 1000  kVA for sup-
plying loads in railway grids with 15  kV and 16 2/3  Hz or 25 kV
and 50 Hz.

Single-phase transformer

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Amorphous transformers Distribution Transformer with on-load tap changer
To meet the constantly increasing demands in terms of los- When planning and operating grids, there is an increasing
ses, Rauscher & Stoecklin also offers distribution transfor- number of obvious advantages achieved by dynamically ad-
mers with amorphous cores. justing the voltage in the distribution grid and thus also in
medium and low voltage. As already mentioned in the hig-
Amorphous transformers with particularly low no-load los- her voltage levels, vacuum on-load tap-changers are the tool
ses are ideal wherever such losses play a major role and the of choice here – replacing the static transformers that have
associated costs are to be absorbed over the long term. Most been used to date – to expand the voltage adjustment func-
amorphous transformers now already satisfy the limit value tion during operation in the distribution grid.
requirements that will come into force in 2021.
Controllable transformers that can dynamically change the
The lower no-load losses compared to a convention trans- transformer ratio and thus the voltages are the worldwide
former are the result of the core material. The core in amor- standard in high-voltage and extra-high-voltage grid sys-
phous transformers is produced out of very thin foils made tems. In the past, however, most transformers connected
of amorphous materials. to medium voltage contained a tap changer, via which the
voltage could only be adjusted when the transformer was
The crystalline structure of the amorphous core is significant- switched off.
ly easier to magnetize and demagnetize than with a conven-
tional core. This produces considerably fewer no-load losses. This is why Rauscher & Stoecklin offers distribution transfor-
mers with on-load tap changer. With vacuum on-load tap ch-
The amorphous transformers are available in the output ran- angers, we rely on the experience and proven technology of
ge from 400  kVA to 1,000  kVA. Other sizes are available on Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen. We will be happy to advise you
request. They offer the same equipment options as the stan- about your customized solution.
dard transformers.

Low-radiation transformer

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Test Methods
Our test facility

Testing Type and special testing

All transformers undergo standardized routine testing and Type tests and special testing are also performed in our test
a test report is drawn up at our test facility. It contains the facility or an external test facility on customer request:
following points:
• Measurement of the winding resistances • Noise measurement
• Measurement of transformer ratio and determination of • Temperature rise measurement
the vector group • Short-circuit resistance
• Test with applied voltage (external voltage test) • Surge voltage test
• Test with induced voltage (internal voltage test) • Oil analyses
• Measurement of no-load currents and no-load losses
• Measurement of winding losses and short-circuit voltage

Our transformer test facility

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Winding of a distribution transformer

Transformers shortly before delivery

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Our Accessories
Customized solutions

Integrated oil retention vat

This transformer design is equipped with an integrated oil re-

tention vat made of steel. It is securely connected to the trans-
former between the tank and the chassis frame. Integrated oil
retention vats must be included in the project from the start,
since the wider transformer dimensions may no longer allow
installation through existing door openings.

Stand-alone oil retention vat

Stand-alone oil retention vats are made of lightweight alu-

minum and are supplied separately. The stand-alone design
offers various advantages. They can be subsequently placed
under every transformer and installed separately in the stati-
on. Narrow doors no longer present a problem. All stand-alo-
ne oil troughs can be connected on the longitudinal or nar-
row side or completely sealed. With the EASY design, the
transformer must only be lifted a few millimeters and can
thus be rolled into the trough.

Contact dial thermometer

• In stainless steel
• Protection class IP 54
• Measuring range 0 – 120°C
• Accuracy class 1.5
• Screw connection G1
• With trailing pointer (standard from 400 kVA)
• With trailing pointer and switching output
(2 microswitches)

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Connecting plates

• According to DIN 42530

• DT630 hole 1x Ø 14 mm
• DT1000 hole 2x Ø 14 mm
• DT2000 hole 3x Ø 14 mm
• DT3150 hole 4x Ø 14 mm

Castors

• According to EN 50216-4 with frame, switchable for longi-

tudinal and transverse travel
• Sizes up to 400  kVA: Ø125  x  4 0  mm, nylon, bracket M16
• Sizes up to 630  kVA: Ø125  x  4 0  mm, cast iron, bracket
M16
• Sizes up to 1600  kVA: Ø125  x  4 0  mm, cast iron, bracket
M24, color RAL 7033
• Wheel lock can be fixed with M12 screws
• Wheel lock for nylon or cast iron castors, Ø 125 x 4 0  mm

Vibrastop & wheel locks

Vibrastop:
• For transformers from 500 up to 2,500  kg
• For transformers from 2,500 up to 12,000  kg

Additional accessories and options

Rauscher & Stoecklin offers the following customized solu-

tions:
• Special dimensions
• Special altitude requirements
• Measures for seismic safety
• Additional monitoring devices (PT100, RIS, etc.)

Please do not hesitate to tell us about your individual requi-

rements.

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Certified Quality

We insist on the highest quality standards both for our company as well as our
products.

At Rauscher & Stoecklin, we are proud of our test facility, as Of course, Rauscher & Stoecklin continuously monitors, regu-
well as the regular routine testing and wide variety of ad- larly calibrates and certifies the test equipment. Certificates
ditional measurements that we offer in accordance with IEC can be provided on request. Rauscher & Stoecklin is certified
standards (see also our test methods). in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
standards.
We can also perform all the standard oil inspections for our
customers in our laboratory.

CERTIFICATE IQNet and SQS

hereby certify that the organisation

Rauscher & Stoecklin AG

Reuslistrasse 32
4450 Sissach
Switzerland

Certified area

Whole company

Field of activity

Electrotechnical components and systems

has implemented and maintains a

Management System
which fulfills the requirements of the following standard(s)

ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 / OHSAS 18001:2007

Scope No(s): 19
Issued on: 2015-10-26
Validity date: 2018-10-25
Registration Number: CH-11250

Michael Drechsel Roland Glauser

President of IQNet CEO SQS

IQNet Partners*:
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Certified in accordance with the latest standards

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Services
Maintenance
Our services also include oil analyses, overhauls, repairs, retrofilling, and dis-
posal.

Maintenance • Transport to the place of use, installation, and

In addition to manufacturing high-quality products, we also of- commissioning
fer our customers product-related services, either at our com- • Insulation oil analysis with oil sampling
pany or on-site. Among other things, this includes: • Maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and conversions
• Consignment warehouse
• Consultation and technical support • Crane transport & integration
• Optimum availability and short delivery times • Disposal
• Special designs based on customer requests

Transformers from Rauscher & Stoecklin are the right choice.

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Product overview of Rauscher & Stoecklin
Distribution Transformers Railway switches
Oil-immersed distribution Overhead line switches
transformers with up to from 15 kV to 25 kV AC and
36 kV and 2.5  MVA (max. up to 2,000 A. Our product
3.15  MVA). portfolio includes:

• Hermetically sealed or • Load break switches

free-breathing design • Disconnectors
• Optionally available with • Grounding switches
step switch • Motor drives and
rod linkages

Power transformers High-current connectors

Power transformers with Plug-in connectors and
up to 170 kV and 125 MVA. junction boxes from 200 A -
Tested in accordance with 400 A and up to 1,000 V
IEC and GOST
• Tunnel construction / 
• Step up / Step down mining
• Converter transformers • Marine applications
• Furnace transformers • Infrastructure / transport
• Military applications
• Building sites

Cast resin transformers Building connection sys-

Cast resin transformers tems
with up to 52 kV and 25 Up to 400 A, suitable for T
MVA for various applica- + T and TV.
tions such as:
• Building connection sys-
• Energy distribution tems, surface-mounted
• Industrial applications • Building connection sys-
• Railway applications tems, flush-mounted
• Building connection
columns

3-phase outdoor switches Switchgear systems

• Outdoor pole-mounted Low-voltage switch and
load break switches with control systems, tested in
arcing chamber accordance with EN 61439
• Outdoor pole-mounted and EN 60204.
load break switches with
arcing horns • Distribution systems
• Testing systems
• Control systems
• Inverter systems

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A company of R&S
An international oriented Group
The companies of R&S are united by their long-standing experience in the pro-
duction of power products and their hunger for progress.

Founded in 2012, R&S is an international group headquarte- This results in premium-quality products and the highest
red in Sissach, Switzerland with branches all over the world. possible degree of reliability for our customers.

The success of R&S is built on: Companies of R&S

• long-standing experience of the associated companies in • Rauscher & Stoecklin: Distribution transformers,

their respective product sectors overhead line switches, high-current connectors
• a highly motivated and excellently trained workforce • SERW: High-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear
• products based on proven technologies that go hand in • ZREW: Power transformers
hand with innovative and efficient manufacturing proces- • Tesar: Cast-resin transformers, instrument transformers
ses

SERW – Czech Republic

R&S Sales Office – Germany

ZREW Transformers - Poland

R&S Headquarters – Switzerland

Tesar – Poland
Rauscher & Stoecklin – Switzerland

Tesar – Italy

Tesar – Dubai

Tesar – UAE

Direct sales by R&S

or partners

Our branches worldwide

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Notes

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Companies of the R&S Group

R&S International Holding Rauscher & Stoecklin

Reuslistrasse 32 Reuslistrasse 32
4450 Sissach 4450 Sissach
Switzerland Switzerland
info@the-rsgroup.com info@raustoc.ch
www.the-rsgroup.com www.raustoc.ch

SERW ZREW Transformers

Tymákovská 42, Sedlec ul. Rokicińska 144
332 02 Starý Plzenec 92-412 Łódź
Czech Republic Poland
serw@serw.cz transformatory@zrew-tr.pl
www.serw.cz www.zrew-transformatory.pl

Tesar Tesar Polska

Loc. Chiaveretto ul. Skarbowa 34
52010 Subbiano – Arezzo 32-005 Niepołomice
Italy Poland
info@tesar.eu info@tesarpolska.pl
www.tesar.eu www.tesarpolska.pl

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Rauscher & Stoecklin AG T +41 61 976 34 00 info@raustoc.ch

Reuslistrasse 32, CH-4450 Sissach F +41 61 976 34 22 www.raustoc.ch

a company of  Rauscher & Stoecklin SERW ZREW Tesar