B W Darrah Inc
Various equipment
Company Overview
B. W. Darrah, Inc., established in 1945 by Bert W. Darrah, has evolved from an export management firm into a comprehensive international trading company. Remaining a family-owned business, led by B.R. (Dick) Darrah since 1971, the company operates globally, transacting business in over 50 countries, including the USA. With annual billings ranging from $2.5 million to $5 million, B. W. Darrah, Inc. leverages an established network of indigenous commission representatives. The company provides complete marketing services, encompassing sales, shipping, and collection risk assumption, operating on a commission-based model. Its operations are headquartered in Saint Charles, IL, USA.
Industrial Cutting Tools
The company specializes in importing high-performance cutting tools, primarily from Europe, designed for rigorous industrial applications. These tools are engineered to cut extremely hard wires, spring wires, and alloy chains without compromising tool life. The range includes various hand tools like side, end, and center cutters, as well as bolt croppers, capable of cutting hard wires up to 5/32' diameter. For repetitive or heavier applications, B. W. Darrah, Inc. offers industrial-grade pneumatic cutters from Sweden, handling wires up to ¼' diameter, and hydraulic cutting tools, also featuring special Swedish steel, for wires exceeding ¼' up to 1' in diameter. An online store, BWDarrahTools.com, is available for purchases.
Transformer Components and Accessories
B. W. Darrah, Inc. acts as a representative for German manufacturers WEISSER and ADELS, providing a range of transformer accessories. WEISSER offers a wide selection of metric bobbins (EI, UI, EE series) and potting boxes, available in UL-approved materials and designed to meet international standards such as DIN, VDE, UL, IEC, EN, SEV, and CSA. Many bobbins are designed to fit USA laminations. ADELS supplies various transformer connectors featuring a snap-foot design for efficient attachment to mounting rails, adhering to German engineering standards. These solutions address diverse transformer construction needs.
Transformer Design Software and Services
The company also offers advanced transformer design software from Rale Engineering of Switzerland. The Rale System comprises four comprehensive programs tailored for design engineers, covering a spectrum from high-frequency to large oil-cooled distribution transformers. Additionally, Rale Engineering provides a unique design service, enabling companies to develop optimal magnetic components without needing to lease the software. This service facilitates one-time design projects, leveraging Rale’s numerical calculation and parametric testing capabilities, with the understanding that customers must prototype and test the provided designs.
