Squirrel-cage motor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005574",
  "term": "Squirrel-cage motor",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of AC induction motor where the rotor consists of a cylinder of laminated steel with conductive bars embedded in its surface, connected by shorting rings at each end. This simple and rugged construction, resembling a squirrel cage, eliminates the need for brushes or slip rings, making the motor reliable and low-maintenance. The speed of a squirrel-cage motor is determined by the frequency of the AC supply and the number of poles in the stator winding.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Käfigläufer-Motor",
    "es": "motor de jaula de ardilla",
    "fr": "moteur à cage d'écureuil"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/squirrel-cage-motor/"
}