Triad Magnetics designs and manufactures magnetic components that support a wide range of electronic systems across industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. With decades of experience in magnetic solutions, Triad combines deep engineering expertise with a broad catalog of off-the-shelf products to support both standard and custom product development needs.
Triad Magnetics serves engineers and procurement teams with solutions that balance performance, reliability, and scalability. Discover more about how Triad supports diverse industries with products that meet demanding electrical, thermal, and regulatory requirements.
Trains and Light Rail
Triad’s magnetics support rail electrification through power conversion, filtering, and isolation components used in control systems, onboard electronics, and charging infrastructure.
Boats and Jet Skis
Triad supplies magnetics for auxiliary power systems in electric marine applications, including shore power converters and onboard electronics.
Wall Plug-in Power
Wall plug-in power supplies have come a long way for us to now be able to plug in and power our computers, appliances, cars, and more. Triad’s products were among the first to meet the U.S. Department of Energy’s Level VI efficiency standard, and Triad continues to be on the leading edge of power supply and transformer technology.
Electric Vehicles
Triad’s precision-wound LLC transformers meet demanding specs for electric recreational vehicles like snowmobiles, ensuring consistent performance across high-volume production. Our parts are engineered for repeatability and leakage inductance precision (e.g., +/- 6 uH), ensuring that high-volume production models perform within 5% of the intended electrical properties, inductance, leakage inductance, and DCRs.
Electric Vehicles
Triad’s precision-wound LLC transformers meet demanding specs for electric recreational vehicles like snowmobiles, ensuring consistent performance across high-volume production. Our parts are engineered for repeatability and leakage inductance precision (e.g., +/- 6 uH), ensuring that high-volume production models perform within 5% of the intended electrical properties, inductance, leakage inductance, and DCRs.
EV Charging Stations
Triad designs high-wattage transformers and inductors for EV charger power supplies, supporting Level 1–3 charging and smart grid integration.
Solar Panels
Meeting the massive power generation demands of commercial-scale solar farms requires specialized magnetics. Triad’s long-standing engineering expertise allows us to design and manufacture components that meet the industry’s need for high density, high power, and high frequency performance. Our magnetics are used in solar inverters and MPPT systems, enabling efficient energy conversion in commercial solar installations.
Wind Turbines
Triad provides magnetics for wind turbine control electronics and grid interface systems, built with precision winding for long-term reliability. With heavy-duty winding equipment, we produce error-free coils with precise control of tension, winding, and traverse. These transformers offer efficient energy conversion for wind power applications.
Commercial and Residential Smart Meters
Triad delivers customized magnetic solutions for smart metering applications, including current sense and isolation transformer coils. We can create custom plastic bobbins, covers, and specialized rectangular magnet wire with the high mechanical accuracy required for accurate regulation and measurement of power usage.
Food Processing
Triad Magnetics powers the equipment that runs commercial kitchens and restaurants. Our products are used for food service automation, including control systems for ovens, dispensers, and refrigeration units.
Security Systems
Triad provides safe, compliant power for video and alarm systems. Class 2 and Class 3 transformers meet UL safety standards for security and alarm systems, offering reliable low-voltage power. We offer both inherently limited (self-protecting) and non-inherently limited (fuse/breaker protected) designs, both meeting UL safety requirements.
Security Systems
Triad provides safe, compliant power for video and alarm systems. Class 2 and Class 3 transformers meet UL safety standards for security and alarm systems, offering reliable low-voltage power. We offer both inherently limited (self-protecting) and non-inherently limited (fuse/breaker protected) designs, both meeting UL safety requirements.
Hospitals
Patient safety is paramount. Our medical-grade transformers meet UL 60601-1 standards, with low leakage current and Class F insulation for patient safety in diagnostic and life-support equipment. Our isolation transformers reduce stray electromagnetic fields, protecting sensitive equipment like MRIs, CAT scanners, and oxygen pumps from electrical interference.
Theaters, Stadiums, and Recording Studios
Triad has a deep history in sound, having engineered the world’s first 100W output transformer for guitar amplifiers. Today, our audio transformers remain vital for controlling audio signals. Our Red Spec and PC-mount audio transformers deliver precision signal control for professional sound applications, continuing a legacy of innovation in audio engineering.
Industries
Industrial & Commercial Equipment
Triad Magnetics supports industrial and commercial equipment manufacturers with magnetic components designed for durability and consistent performance. Applications include automation systems, instrumentation, and control equipment operating in demanding environments.
Renewable Energy
In renewable energy systems, Triad products support power conversion, monitoring, and control functions. These components are used in solar, wind, and energy storage applications where efficiency and reliability are essential.
Medical Equipment
Triad provides magnetic solutions for medical equipment that require dependable electrical performance and compliance with industry safety standards. These products support diagnostic, monitoring, and treatment systems used in clinical environments.
Power Conversion & Measurement
Power conversion and measurement applications rely on Triad’s transformers and sensing components for accurate voltage and current management. These products are commonly used in test equipment, power management systems, and industrial electronics.
Audio & Sound Processing
Triad supports audio and sound processing applications with transformers that preserve signal quality. These components are used in professional audio, broadcast, and sound amplification systems.
Food & Beverage
In restaurants and commercial kitchens, Triad’s magnetic components support equipment used in automation and control systems, such as dispensers, ovens, and refrigeration units. Our products are used where uptime is critical to food safety and hygiene.
Transportation
Electrified transportation applications in light rail and train systems rely on Triad components for power filtering, conversion, and isolation. Specifically, our magnetics support onboard electronics, control systems, and charging infrastructure.
Products
Custom Magnetics
Triad Magnetics specializes in custom magnetic solutions designed to meet application-specific electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements. Custom magnetics offerings include:
- Power transformers
- Wall plug-in power supplies
- Inductors and chokes
- Audio transformers
- Current sense transformers
- High-frequency magnetics
These solutions support unique voltage, current, size, and performance needs while aligning with regulatory and manufacturing constraints.
Power Transformers
Triad’s power transformers are designed for reliable voltage conversion in a wide range of electronic systems. Available in multiple power ratings, mounting styles, and configurations, these transformers support industrial controls, instrumentation, and commercial equipment that require consistent power delivery.
Current Sense Transformers
Triad’s current sense transformers make it easy to get accurate current measurement and monitoring in power management and control systems. These components are commonly used in energy monitoring, motor drives, and protection circuits where precision and stability are essential.
Wall Plug-In Transformers
Our wall plug-in transformers protect low-voltage consumer and commercial electronics from high voltages. These products support a wide range of input and output voltage requirements for applications that require dependable, space-efficient external power solutions.
Power Supplies & LED Drivers
Triad’s power supplies and LED drivers provide regulated power for lighting, industrial electronics, and embedded systems. These products are engineered to support efficiency, thermal performance, and long-term reliability across a range of operating conditions.
Audio Transformers
Triad audio transformers provide signal isolation, impedance matching, and noise reduction in audio applications. They are commonly used in sound processing equipment, broadcast systems, and professional audio environments where signal integrity is a priority.
Inductors & Chokes
Triad manufactures inductors and chokes used for filtering, energy storage, and noise reduction in electronic circuits. These components are available in multiple inductance values and form factors to support both low- and high-power applications.
High-Frequency Magnetics
High-frequency magnetics from Triad are engineered for applications such as switching power supplies and high-speed power conversion. These products are designed to perform efficiently at elevated frequencies while maintaining compact footprints.
Engineering Kits & Custom Solutions
Triad’s engineering kits and custom solutions support rapid evaluation, testing, and design iteration. These offerings help engineering teams validate performance early in the development process and transition efficiently from concept to production.
Contact Triad Magnetics to Start Your Project
Triad Magnetics supports engineers and procurement teams across a wide range of industries with a comprehensive portfolio of standard products and custom magnetic solutions. Our extensive inventory, established distribution network, and in-house design expertise allow us to help you move efficiently from design to deployment.
To learn more about our products and solutions, contact us or request a quote.