Resources
Case studies
Engineers use NBK shaft couplings and special screws in semiconductor, medical, food and machine-tool equipment. Typical uses are zero-backlash motion, vacuum-vented fastening, non-magnetic assemblies and high-torque drives. Browse the collections and highlights below.
Case study collections (PDF)
Semiconductor solutions (case studies)
Application examples for wafer processing, vacuum, metrology and E-beam equipment.
PDFSemiconductor solutions (case studies)
Application examples for wafer processing, vacuum, metrology and E-beam equipment.
PDFFood & packaging solutions
Hygienic, corrosion-resistant couplings and screws for food and packaging machinery.
PDFFood & packaging solutions
Hygienic, corrosion-resistant couplings and screws for food and packaging machinery.
PDFSolutions & case studies for mechanical engineers
A broad set of worked application examples across precision machinery.
PDFSolutions & case studies for mechanical engineers
A broad set of worked application examples across precision machinery.
PDFHelpful hints for designers
A design guide with selection tips for couplings and special screws.
PDFHelpful hints for designers
A design guide with selection tips for couplings and special screws.
PDFApplication highlights
E-beam & ion-beam equipment
E-beam lithography and metrology need non-magnetic, vacuum-vented, low-outgassing fasteners and zero-backlash couplings.
View industryCT-scan system
A CT-scan system used zero-backlash stainless steel coupling MSTS with non-magnetic and anti-theft screws.
View industryGenetic testing device
A genetic testing instrument used the high-gain rubber coupling XGS for smooth, vibration-damped motion with chemical-resistant, insulating parts.
View industryBattery assembly device
A turnkey battery assembly line needed high torsional rigidity: slit coupling MSX-C and disc coupling XHW-C plus high-strength screw SNSLG-TF.
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