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As a dental technologist you tend to spend most of your working day folded over your bench, working with your handpiece, with little concern for how this small piece of equipment can dramatically affect the results you achieve and your personal well-being.

A handpiece is the single most used item in a dental laboratory, but also one of the most overlooked. However, you could dramatically improve your working practices and decrease your level of stress by choosing to use a modern lightweight, ergonomic handpiece that is quiet and vibration-free.

Perfect Partner

It is well known that the Japanese are famous for their “micro” technology and delivering high quality technical products for the best possible value. From their manufacturing base in Tokyo, Japan NSK has embodied this national characteristic by becoming the market leader in high-quality laboratory handpieces and air turbines. NSK established their UK headquarters in Stevenage in 2007, providing them with the perfect base to market and service their exceptional range of products to the UK.

Feel the Excellence

Positioned at the leading edge of innovative dentistry, much of NSK’s focus is on extensive research and development, working closely with dental professionals to understand your needs and requirements. This unrivalled service allows NSK to continuously introduce new and exciting developments and offer excellence and value at every level of their product range.

At the forefront of NSK’s laboratory handpiece selection is the ULTIMATE XL range of brushless micromotors, which offer an unmatched combination of versatility and quality. The ULTIMATE XL range features the latest technology and NSK know-how, guaranteeing functionality and superior performance is maintained at all times.

Confidence is an important factor in handpiece choice and with this in mind, NSK have designed the ULTIMATE XL range to deliver an unrivalled combination of ergonomic design and performance. The ULTIMATE XL delivers powerful torque for more demanding laboratory work, and thanks to its brushless design, the motor eliminates the need of carbon brush replacement. NSK’s super precision engineering ensures the bur concentricity tolerance within 0.02 mm or less. Its hermetically sealed enclosure reduces noise level by 20% compared with conventional models and the ULTIMATE XL has an ergonomically designed grip and well-balanced, lightweight body offering unmatched comfort and fatigue-free operation.

NSK ULTIMATE XL Features

• Ripple-free smooth rotation with 180° vector control system
• Powerful and stable torque across the entire speed range
• Easy-to-hold handpiece design ensures precision
• Lightweight compact body reduces hand fatigue and improves balance
• Unique dust-proof mechanism prevents contamination, therefore achieving higher durability
• Minimal vibration and noise from hermetically shielded micromotor unit
• Approximately 30% increased chuck strength enables you to work on a wider variety of materials

The ULTIMATE XL handpiece features NSK’s patented built-in dust-proof mechanism preventing the infiltration of debris into the bearings, delivering excellent durability against continuous use for more than 5,000 hours. The ergonomically designed grip, together with lightweight and ideally balanced body, offers unmatched comfort of use even with elaborate work that takes a longer period of time. Additionally the hermetically closed brushless motor remarkably reduces noise level and vibration, offering a quieter and more comfortable working environment.

The ULTIMATE XL Micromotor control units offer superior functionality and durability, combined with an eco-friendly design to minimise power consumption, and are available in a choice of four styles; bench top, bench top tower, knee control and floor foot control, ensuring the perfect design to suit your individual requirements and available space.

NSK ULTIMATE XL Micromotor Control Unit Features

• Eco-friendly design
• Easy-to-operate display panel
• Digital speed display
• Optimal control by microprocessor
• Auto speed function
• Audible function check
• Maintenance mode setting
• Error code display function

NSK Air Turbines – The perfect partner for all ceramic restorations

The NSK Presto Aqua II LUX with LED light and water spray is ideal for working with the latest CADCAM and all-ceramic materials. This highly accurate air turbine requires no lubrication, effectively avoiding contamination of ceramic materials and promoting a clean working environment.

Featuring a lightweight handpiece with an ergonomically designed grip, the Presto Aqua II LUX assures users a comfortable and easy operation when performing delicate technical procedures. In addition, the use of the TA50 air turbine adapter allows the technician to quickly switch the power source between the air turbine handpiece and micromotor, offering complete flexibility across different platforms.

NSK Presto Aqua ll Lux Features

• 320,000 min-1
• Water coolant spray
• Requires no lubrication
• Swivel twist-free handpiece
• Low noise and vibration
• Unique dust-proof mechanism
• NSK LED that is equivalent to daylight

Making the Right Choice

By using NSK micromotors, handpieces and turbines, dental technologies benefit from exceptionally quiet, smooth running equipment, delivered at unbeatable value for money. This, combined with NSK’s profuse choice of handpieces and equipment, coupled with their ability to meet and exceed the technological demands of modern dentistry, assures they can deliver everything you’d expect, and more. You can be confident you’re making the right choice with NSK!

For more information on any of the products featured call NSK on 0800 634 1909 Web: www.nsk-uk.com