FS: Syd/AU Transformer winding machines - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: peter_mcc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2023, 09:12:44 am
content: I've got some old transformer winding machines which are surplus to requirements.There are two typesThe HVH are very quick (like thousands of RPM from memory) and designed to wind small wire really fast. There are 3 machines (2 shown). It looks like one was pillaged for parts. The third machine was working but wasn't 100% - I think it needed some maintenance. The traverse worked ok but the motor was a bit noisy.I'm not sure about the Micafil ones. They were on the shelf and I've never powered them up. They are Swiss and appear to be in good condition but I don't know if they work.Both are fairly specialised but might suit someone who wants to start winding transformers for their own projects or a niche market.I don't think I could pack them so they arrived safely so really it's a pick up only kinda sale from Artarmon in Sydney. I'm not sure how prevalent scammers are on here but cash on pickup only please.I'm not sure what they are worth - make me an offer!I have some other machines which I'll probably be getting rid of - there are some Aumann and other parts.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 24, 2023, 03:22:15 am
content: I've always been attracted to the idea of having a machine that could lay down neat windings - but I've never really had the need. (But when has that ever stopped some of us?)In truth, these seem a bit more industrial than my ambitions - and I'm struggling to find functional space for the stuff I already have - however, I am curious as to the dimensions of one of the HVH units, as well as its weight.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2023, 04:45:17 pm
content: Pretty cool, look like they are from the 60s.

author: peter_mcc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2023, 01:30:52 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on March 24, 2023, 03:22:15 amI'll try and measure them this weekend. They are on a shelf down the back. Weight is probably 20-30kgs - I can lift them by myself but it is heavy.Quote from: Shock on March 24, 2023, 04:45:17 pmThey wouldn't be that old - the business started in the 70's. My guess is late 70's, early 80's. Back when we made stuff like transformers in volume.

author: peter_mcc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2023, 04:49:46 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on March 24, 2023, 03:22:15 amApprox 75cm long, 25cm wide, 50cm high.I'm going to throw them out in 2 weeks time - when I say make me an offer $20 would be fine. Something to make it worthwhile organising pickup rather than putting them in the skip (which takes no effort).

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2023, 06:09:44 am
content: TerraHertz might be interested in this type of thing, perhaps drop him a PM.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/profile/?u=29065

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2023, 08:18:48 am
content: PM sent (earlier).

author: peter_mcc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2023, 02:16:32 am
content: All gone - thanks Brumby!

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 27, 2023, 06:25:12 am
content: I am so dead.

author: DrGeoff
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2023, 06:37:53 am
content: Quote from: peter_mcc on March 25, 2023, 01:30:52 amI remember using some machines like that at Power Electronics in the 1970's in Artarmon...

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 27, 2023, 08:09:30 am
content: Well, they've all made it into the garage - while SWMBO was out- and all it took was 80% of the bench space I had recently made. The good news is that I may have escaped excessive scrutiny by coming to their aid to change a flat tyre.For now.