- The rotating magnetic field from the stator penetrates the rotor bars and induces current in them.
- The current flows through the bars to an end ring, transfers to the bar on the opposite side of the rotor then returns through the other end ring.
- This creates a magnetic field in the rotor that follows the stator’s magnetic field and causes the rotor to turn.
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Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Here at Gibbons Group we understand that in our business
there’s a lot of terminology used that may not mean much to those outside the
industry. That’s why we’re going to explain some of the more confusing
expressions you may come across when dealing with variable-speed drives, pumps,
motors, control panels and more.
To get us started, we’re going to answer a common question
in the electric motor world – what is a squirrel cage rotor? As we know, the
rotor is the moving part of a motor (with the stator being the stationary
part). The majority of AC induction motors have a squirrel cage rotor, or
simply a cage rotor as it’s sometimes referred to. A squirrel cage rotor is so
called because of its resemblance to a hamster wheel.
The image below shows a
squirrel cage rotor:
If you’re struggling to see the similarity then imagine that
the steel laminations are removed (see image below) and you’ll see that
internally the rotor is made up of conducting bars, which is where the term
‘squirrel cage’ originates.
Here’s how a squirrel cage rotor works:
So there you have it! If you have any technical questions
for the friendly Gibbons team, don’t hesitate to call us on 01621 868138 or
email info@gibbonsgroup.co.uk.
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