A non-synchronous motor, commonly referred to as an asynchronous or induction motor, is an AC motor where the rotor speed is not synchronized with the stator's rotating magnetic field (RMF). Unlike its synchronous counterpart, there is always a relative difference in speed between the stator field and the rotor, a phenomenon known as "slip." Because it operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction, it is also called an induction motor.

How It Works:
When supplied with AC power, the stator windings generate a varying, rotating magnetic field. This rotating field induces a current within the rotor, which in turn generates its own magnetic field. The interaction between these fields produces mechanical force. Due to the necessary slip, a non-synchronous motor can never run at synchronous speed; it always rotates at a relatively lower speed depending on the motor's slew rate.

Rotor Design:
The rotor of a non-synchronous motor typically comes in one of two designs:

• Squirrel-cage rotor: Consists of heavy copper bars connected at the ends and electrically shorted together using conductive rings.
• Wire-wound rotor: Made of multiple windings placed on top of a steel laminated iron core.
• Advantages and Applications:
  Compared to synchronous motors, non-synchronous (induction) motors are inexpensive, easy to operate, and well-suited for high-speed applications that require variable speeds.
• If you are looking for non-synchronous options, we offer a variety of models, including low voltage squirrel cage motors. Contact us today to find the perfect motor for your needs!