Electric Motor Repairer how-to

How to Rewind a Motor Stator

Rewinding restores burned motors.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Rewinding restores burned motors. In short: record; burn; clean, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Record winding data.

  2. Burn out old windings.

  3. Clean slots.

  4. Wind new coils.

  5. Insert and connect.

  6. Varnish and test.

Safety reminders for electric motor repairers

  • Lock out power
  • Use lifting equipment
  • Ventilate varnish areas
  • Wear eye protection

Stator · Rotor · Armature · Winding · Megger · Surge test: see the full electric motor repairer glossary.

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