A slot insulator is provided and includes: an annular part; and a
plurality of insulated winding parts disposed a circumference of the
annular part. Each of the insulated winding parts has an insulated
winding holding part and an insertion groove for housing a winding part
of a tooth in a stator yoke. The insertion groove opens in one direction
along a center axis of the annular plate and opens at both ends of the
insertion groove in a radial direction of the annular plate.