What is Induction Motor Slip [Infographic]

Spotlighting Induction Motor Slip

A rotor and a stator are the two key components of an AC induction motor. Currents flow in the rotor bars while a stator contains a rotating magnetic field. When these two elements interact, this produces a torque. There is a lag in the speed of the magnetic field due to the rotor speed. This causes the rotor bars to generate a powerful amount of torque, as the rotor bars cut magnetic lines of force.

This infographic represents induction motor slip.