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Squirrel Cage Rotor
Electrical Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A rotating assembly in an induction motor consisting of conductive bars shorted by end rings, resembling a cage. It provides a rugged, low-maintenance design with high starting torque.
Example in context
“The squirrel cage rotor was chosen for the water pump motor due to its simple construction and reliability.”
“Sincap kafesli rotor, basit yapısı ve güvenilirliği nedeniyle su pompası motoru için seçildi.”
Where engineers use it
Dominant in industrial induction motors for fans, pumps, and compressors. Engineers must understand rotor bar material and design to meet starting torque and thermal constraints.
Synonyms: cage rotor, short-circuit rotor
Antonyms: wound rotor
Practice: can you use “Squirrel Cage Rotor” at work?
You are selecting a motor for a high-inertia fan; explain why a squirrel cage rotor with double-cage bars might be needed.
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“Compare the advantages of a squirrel cage rotor versus a wound rotor in an induction motor.”
“Squirrel Cage Rotor” in 21 languages
| English | Squirrel Cage Rotor |
|---|---|
| Turkish | sincap kafesli rotor |
| French | rotor à cage d'écureuil |
| German | Käfigläufer |
| Spanish | rotor de jaula de ardilla |
| Chinese | 鼠笼式转子 |
| Arabic | عضو دوار قفص سنجاب |
| Portuguese | rotor de gaiola de esquilo |
| Russian | ротор с короткозамкнутым ротором |
| Japanese | かご形回転子 |
| Italian | rotore a gabbia di scoiattolo |
| Vietnamese | rôto lồng sóc |
| Hindi | गिलहरी पिंजर रोटर |
| Thai | โรเตอร์กรงกระรอก |
| Indonesian | rotor sangkar tupai |
| Korean | 농형 회전자 |
| Bengali | কাঠবিড়ালি খাঁচা রটার |
| Dutch | kortsluitanker |
| Swedish | ekorrburrotor |
| Finnish | oikosulkuankkuri |
| Ukrainian | короткозамкнутий ротор |
Frequently asked questions
What does Squirrel Cage Rotor mean in engineering?
A rotating assembly in an induction motor consisting of conductive bars shorted by end rings, resembling a cage. It provides a rugged, low-maintenance design with high starting torque. In Electrical Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Squirrel Cage Rotor?
Squirrel Cage Rotor is pronounced /ˈskwɪr.əl keɪdʒ ˈroʊ.tər/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Squirrel Cage Rotor used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The squirrel cage rotor was chosen for the water pump motor due to its simple construction and reliability.”
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