Uploaded February 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Development and manufacture of large power transformers in Pittsfield. Aerial view of Works. First transformer built by Wm. Stanley. Plant manager C.C. McChesney. Scientists G, Faccioli and Walter S. moody. Interior plant views. Insulation. Wire cleaning and inspection. Core steel manufacture. Annealing and insulating laminations. Coil configurations (circular is best). Coil winding. Insulating cylinders for coil support. vacuum drying. Varnish. Oil impregnation. Transformer tanks. Bushings. testing. Special railroad cars. High voltage laboratory.