Transformers

Transformers are electromagnetic devices which transform energy from an electrical circuit into energy in a magnetic circuit, and then back to electrical energy. Using this process, transformers can efficiently transfer power between two or more electrically isolated circuits or convert voltages and currents to desired levels.

General designs and manufactures transformers having toroid or laminated steel cores, with multiple windings, taps, and other features as required for your specific application. In addition, General is one of the leading producers of constant voltage ferroresonant transformers.

Inductors

Inductors are electromagnetic devices which store energy in a magnetic field. Current flows through a coil or winding produces a magnetic field in a core of magnetic material such as steel.

Inductors have many electrical and electronic applications. In d-c circuits they are commonly used for filtering, allowing smooth d-c current flow while blocking a-c. In such applications they are sometimes called chokes.

In a-c circuits they are used for filtering, noise reduction, power factor correction, and many other purposes, and are sometimes referred to as reactors.