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Winding

A coil of insulated conductor wire wound around a magnetic core to create or respond to magnetic flux in transformers and reactors.

A winding is a coil of insulated conductor wound around a magnetic core to form the primary functional element of a transformer or reactor.

Types of Windings

  • Primary winding — connected to the energy source
  • Secondary winding — connected to the load
  • Tertiary winding — for auxiliary purposes

Insulation Classes

  • Class B (130°C) — polyester-based enamel
  • Class F (155°C) — modified polyester
  • Class H (180°C) — polyamide-imide

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is copper used for transformer windings?

Copper has the second-highest electrical conductivity of any metal and excellent mechanical properties, minimizing I²R losses and keeping the transformer efficient.

Related Terms

TransformerReactor (Inductor)Magnetic CoreElectromagnetic Induction

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