Why is the stator winding of my WEG Engine getting so hot under load?
- RRebecca FlowersAug 5, 2025
If the stator winding of your WEG Engine gets very hot under load, several factors could be the cause. It could be due to insufficient cooling because of dirty air channels, so you should open and clean them. The fans might be operating in the wrong direction, so correct the rotation. Overload can also cause this, so measure the stator current, decrease the load, and analyze the motor application. Other causes include a high number of starts, very high voltage, very low voltage, an interruption on a power supply cable, the rotor dragging against the stator, the operating condition not corresponding to the nameplate data, power supply unbalance, or dirty windings. Clean the windings and check the power supply voltage and motor voltage drop.