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Send Us Your Drawings

Joe Engels, Co-CEO, responds to every inquiry within one business day. Your drawings and specifications go directly to the team managing your production.

Location

Berkeley, California

Ampersand Manufacturing is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. Our production facility operates in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a dedicated team of winding technicians and quality engineers.

Mailing Address

2204 McKinley Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703

Response Time

Within 24 hours

Getting Started

What to Include When You Reach Out

The more detail you provide upfront, the faster we can quote. Here is what helps us give you an accurate response.

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Drawings and Spec Sheets

Engineering drawings, specification sheets, or reference part numbers. Include dimensions (OD, ID, height), core material, wire gauge, turn count, and DCR requirements if you have them.

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Quantities and Timeline

Estimated annual volume and target delivery date. Whether you need prototype samples first or are ready for production quantities. MOQ starts at 500 units for most configurations.

Tolerances and Compliance

DCR tolerance requirements (±5% to ±15%). RoHS compliance needs. Any specific solder requirements (we use SN100 lead-free by default). Industry-specific standards if applicable.

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Application Context

What the component is for: current sensing, power filtering, isolation, etc. This helps our team select optimal materials and winding configurations for your application.

No drawings yet?

That is fine. Send us a description of what you need, a reference part number, or the name of an existing component you are looking to replace. We can work from there and help you develop a specification.

FAQ

Common Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most from buyers and engineers evaluating custom magnetic component suppliers.

Our standard MOQ is 500 units for most product configurations. For initial prototype and sample runs, we can accommodate smaller quantities to support your testing and qualification process. Contact us with your specific requirements and we will work out the right approach for your project.
First production orders typically deliver in 6 to 8 weeks, which includes core sourcing, tooling (if needed), winding, testing, and shipping. Repeat orders on existing product lines ship in 2 to 3 weeks because your materials and processes are already established. Prototype samples are available in 2 to 4 weeks.
Yes. Every product we manufacture is RoHS compliant. We use SN100 lead-free solder for all terminations. Certificates of compliance ship with every production lot.
We manufacture with three primary core material families: ferrite, grain-oriented silicon-iron (3% silicon, also known as Microsil), and 1J85 permalloy. Core sizes range from 0.8" to 2.25" outer diameter. We source cores from established suppliers and can work with customer-supplied cores if your application requires a specific manufacturer or part number.
Yes. We recommend prototyping for all new product lines. We build sample units to your exact specification, test them, and ship with full test data. You test the samples in your application. If adjustments are needed, we refine and rebuild. Production starts only after you sign off on the prototype results.
We wind with copper and nickel magnet wire in gauges from 18 AWG (heavy current applications) to 34 AWG (high turn count, precision sensing). Standard wire insulation is single-coat enamel rated to 155°C (NEMA MW80-C Class 155). Turn counts range from 200 to 1,500 depending on the application and core geometry.
Every production lot ships with test reports (DCR measurements on every unit), certificates of conformance, and material traceability records. Your drawings and specifications stay on file for all future orders. We maintain full lot traceability from raw materials through final shipment.
Email your drawings or specifications to joe@ampmanufacturing.com or call 510-473-7714. Include quantities, target delivery dates, and any compliance requirements. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours and provide detailed quotes within 48 hours.

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Send us your drawings or specifications. We respond to every inquiry within 24 hours.