What we buy
Ranges we buy on this page
Transformer Buyers NC buys used, surplus, failed and obsolete transformers from mining and quarrying sites across North Carolina. This page covers mine-duty units, skid-mounted transformers and grounding transformers left after equipment changes or pit closure.
It is for quarry superintendents, plant engineers, contractors and asset managers coordinating electrical isolation, oil records and removal around haul roads, crusher pads and portable equipment that may still be working nearby.
| Phase | kVA | Voltage | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-phase | 10 - 333 kVA | up to 25 kV | Liquid or dry |
| 3-phase | 15 - 20,000 kVA | 34.5 kV | Liquid or dry |
Who we buy from
Six kinds of seller
- Recyclers
- Electrical contractors
- Equipment dealers
- End users
- Demo contractors
- Distributors
Fast offers
A written offer the same business day, based on your photographs.
Dedicated logistics
Our own crew, trailer and crane, not a brokered haul.
No broker fees
One buyer from first call to cleared pad, with nothing skimmed.
How it works
Six steps from photograph to payment
- 01
Take pictures
Photograph the nameplate, the inside of the cabinet and the tank from both ends. Four frames on a phone are enough to price most units.
- 02
Send them to us
Email or text the photographs with the site address and whether the unit is still energised. We reply the same business day with questions or a number.
- 03
Review the offer
The offer names the unit, the site, the price and the pickup window. It is written, dated and good for thirty days unless the unit changes hands.
- 04
We schedule freight
A crew, a trailer and a crane if the pad needs one. You get the date and the arrival window, and the site does not have to close for it.
- 05
Testing on arrival
Winding resistance, insulation resistance and a turns ratio check, plus oil analysis where the unit is liquid-filled. Results travel with the unit.
- 06
Get paid
Payment is released against the signed bill of sale and the scale ticket, by check or ACH, with the paperwork copy left on site.
What we handle
The parts sellers dread
Rigging
Crane, skates and a route survey for anything that will not roll onto a trailer.
Oil containment
Pans, absorbent and a spill plan before a drain plug is touched.
Bill of sale
A document that clears a lien, a lease or a bankruptcy file, not a handwritten note.
PCB paperwork
Testing and manifesting for pre-1979 oil, handled before the unit moves.
On the ground
The load profile in Mining and Quarrying
Heavy intermittent load with portable equipment shapes transformer service at a quarry. Crusher starts, loaded conveyor restarts and pump cycling can produce sharp load changes.
A skid feeding relocated equipment may spend its next assignment beside a different haul road, with longer cables and different protection settings.
Dust packed into radiator fins restricts heat rejection, while vibration and repeated moves can loosen connections or damage bushings.
For a failed quarry transformer, records of trips, oil leaks, winding tests and the last crusher start help distinguish an electrical fault from damage sustained during relocation.
Local reality
What transformers Mining and Quarrying hold
Mining and quarrying sites may hold mine-duty units, skid-mounted transformers and grounding transformers serving different parts of the electrical system. The nameplate matters more than the site nickname.
Record kVA, primary and secondary voltages, impedance, cooling designation and serial number before a mud-covered plate becomes unreadable.
A grounding transformer must be identified by its connection and grounding arrangement, not treated as an ordinary load transformer. Include any associated neutral grounding resistor and its nameplate.
On skid-mounted equipment, show cable termination boxes, lifting points and whether the skid belongs to the transformer or another owner.
Around the site
North Carolina facilities
The feldspar and mica operations in Mitchell County present different removal conditions from broad, level industrial yards. Mountain access, grades and limited turning space can govern truck selection.
Photographs should show the transformer pad and the actual route out, including bends where a loaded trailer must track.
Sand and gravel pits statewide often have transformers near dewatering pumps, screening equipment or wash plants. Soft shoulders, settling ground and wet access lanes need attention before pickup.
A route that supports a service truck may not support a crane outrigger or a trailer carrying an oil-filled tank.
Where it sits
Who decides and when
At an operating quarry, the superintendent may coordinate access while the plant engineer confirms electrical details and the asset owner authorizes transfer. Establish ownership early, especially where a utility serves the crusher yard.
A transformer on quarry property is not necessarily equipment the quarry has authority to release.
During a pit closure, a demolition contractor, property manager or bankruptcy trustee may control the schedule without holding the maintenance file. Match the serial number to asset records and confirm release authority.
Rental skids, utility-owned units and contractor equipment need separate decisions before any removal plan is committed.
On the ground
Deadlines and compliance
A pit closure leaves equipment on site, and the transformer is often the last thing removed because pumps or cleanup crews still need power. Set the isolation date against the dewatering and reclamation schedule.
Removing the source too early can interrupt work; waiting can leave access roads dismantled.
Oil-filled units require attention to PCB documentation, leaks and applicable handling requirements before movement. Provide available oil analysis and maintenance records rather than assuming age proves oil status.
At a wet sand pit, containment and spill response planning must account for nearby drainage ditches, sumps and disturbed ground.
Local reality
How a removal actually runs
Removal starts with an agreed outage and isolation by qualified personnel, including checks for alternate feeds from portable generators or interconnected equipment. Cables are disconnected only after the required electrical safety steps.
Identify whether terminations enter overhead, through a cable box or beneath a skid before rigging begins.
The lift plan uses verified weight, suitable lifting points and a clear path to the trailer. Radiators and bushings are not lifting points.
A lowboy may suit a tall skid-mounted unit, but clearance, axle loading and quarry road conditions determine the equipment used and where loading can occur.
Around the site
What we need from you
Send readable nameplate photographs, overall views and close-ups of bushings, radiators, cable boxes and visible damage. For a mine-duty transformer, include enclosure markings and any test reports.
State whether the unit remains energized, when it last operated and whether oil has been drained or fittings have been removed.
Describe the pit location, ownership, release deadline and remaining access restrictions. Include transformer dimensions, documented weight and photographs of gates, grades and the loading area. If the unit feeds dewatering pumps, identify the planned shutdown date.
Those details let us assess buying and removal without relying on assumptions.
Get started
Get an offer in minutes
Five fields is all it takes. Photographs help, but a nameplate and a town are enough to start.
No fee, no obligation. We reply the same business day.
Tell us what you have
We reply the same business day.
Questions
Straight answers
Equipment types
Can you buy a failed quarry transformer?
We consider failed quarry transformers as well as used, surplus and obsolete units. Provide the nameplate, fault history and photographs of tank damage, bushings and leaks. Note whether a crusher start preceded the failure and whether oil samples or electrical test results are available.
Service area
Can a transformer stay until dewatering ends?
The removal schedule should reflect the pit's remaining electrical needs. If dewatering pumps still depend on that transformer, identify their shutdown date before arranging isolation. Confirm who controls the outage and whether reclamation work will remove the haul road or loading area before pickup.
Payment
What information identifies a quarry grounding transformer?
Send the grounding transformer's nameplate, connection diagram and photographs of its neutral connections. Include the associated neutral grounding resistor nameplate, if present, and any drawings showing the grounding arrangement.
Logistics
Deadlines and compliance: what should a seller know?
A pit closure leaves equipment on site, and the transformer is often the last thing removed because pumps or cleanup crews still need power. Set the isolation date against the dewatering and reclamation schedule.