Squirrel Cage Type
Given Below is the construction and advantages of the Squirrel Cage Type Rotors
Construction of Squirrel Cage Type Rotors
- It consists of a laminated cylindrical core having parallel slots on its outer periphery.
- One copper or aluminum bar is placed in each slot.
- Such bars are connected at each end by metal rings known as end rings.
- This forms a permanently short-circuited winding (which is indestructible).
- The entire construction resembles a squirrel cage and hence the name.
Squirrel Cage Type Rotor
Advantages of Squirrel Cage Type Rotors
- Simpler Construction
- Used in most of the three phase machines
- Very Durable
- Easy Maintenance and Cost Effective
- Efficient speed operation
What is Rotor?
Rotors are a fundamental part of electrical machines and play an important role in their operation. Rotor is the rotating part of an induction motor. It is connected to the mechanical load through the shaft. There are various designs of rotors available on the basis of application and type of machine, such as squirrel cage or wound type.
In this article we will go through the definition of the Rotor with its construction in detail with its diagram, we will also go through the classification of Rotors and difference between stator and rotor, At last we will conclude our article with some of its applications and FAQs.
Table of Content
- What is Rotor?
- Construction of Rotor
- Working of Rotor
- Classification of Rotors
- Difference Between Stator and Rotor
- Applications of Rotors