Traction Motor

A Traction known as DC motor in simple words is a device that converts direct current(electrical energy) into mechanical energy. It’s of vital importance for the industry today, and is equally important for engineers to look into the working principle of DC motor.The very basic construction of a Traction motor contains a current carrying armature which is connected to the supply end through commutator segments and brushes and placed within the north south poles of a permanent or an electro-magnet.The magnetic frame or the yoke of DC Traction motor made up of cast iron or steel and forms an integral part of the stator . Its main function is to form a protective covering over the inner sophisticated parts of the motor and provide support to the armature. It also supports the field system by housing the magnetic poles and field winding of the dc Traction motor.