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No. 2: Vacuum environments

No. 2: Vacuum environments

Vacuum technology is often used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. A vacuum is not required for all equipment. A vacuum would mainly be required for equipment that uses plasma or an electron beam. In Part 2, we introduce some NBK products that are ideal for use in these vacuum environments!

Slip Torque of Coupling – Set Screw Type

Slip Torque of Coupling – Set Screw Type

This page explains the slip torque for set screw type couplings.

Description of Tamper Resistant Screws for the Engineers

Description of Tamper Resistant Screws for the Engineers

This is the page on tamper-resistant screws in "Description of Special Screws for Designers." We introduce here what tamper-resistant screws are, the advantages of their use, various usage examples, and their types and characteristics.

Galling and Seizing

Galling and Seizing

This is a phenomenon that occurs while tightening, where the surface of the screw thread melts or welds due to frictional heat and the screw stops moving. To resolve galling, NBK's special surface treatment screws, such as those with fluorine coating, are recommended.

Micro Screws: M0.6 (S0.6) to M2.6 Lineup

Micro Screws: M0.6 (S0.6) to M2.6 Lineup

NBK offers a wide-ranging lineup of small-diameter screws in various shapes and materials.
Various head diameters and heights are available for the same screw diameters, contributing to saving space.

No. 6: Thermal Cycling

No. 6: Thermal Cycling

Here we discuss thermal cycling, which is often an issue in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Miniature Screws/Precision Screws Lineup List

Miniature Screws/Precision Screws Lineup List

This is the lineup list of miniature screws and precision screws. Select the product required from the lineup list.

What are Hex Socket Head Cap Screws (cap bolts)?

What are Hex Socket Head Cap Screws (cap bolts)?

Hex Socket Head Cap Screws (cap bolts) are bolts (screws) with hexagon-shaped holes in their heads. It lists product descriptions for hex socket head cap screws, recommended products, etc.

Special Surface Hardened Screws

Special Surface Hardened Screws

Special Surface Hardened Screws, Seizing Prevention and Axial Force Stabilization., No Lubricant.

Increased degree of vacuum in equipment is required 【Productivity increase】

Increased degree of vacuum in equipment is required 【Productivity increase】

Introducing screws which support use with vacuum equipment.

Select the best screws for your needs

Select the best screws for your needs

This page helps to select a Product based on application needs. Vacuum, Low Outgas, Clean, Chemical Resistance, High Strength, Heat Resistance, etc

SEMS Screws: Efficiency and Convenience in Fastening

SEMS Screws: Efficiency and Convenience in Fastening

A Guide to Special Screws for Designers: Washer-Integrated Screws (SEMS Screws).
This article provides a clear explanation of washer-integrated screws (SEMS screws), covering what they are, their advantages, examples of use, types, and features.

No. 1: The Semiconductor Industry and NBK

No. 1: The Semiconductor Industry and NBK

Along with the dramatic worldwide growth of semiconductors, similar development has taken place for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
For many years, NBK has developed and sold products for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
In Part 1, we introduce trends in the semiconductor industry, and describe some interesting efforts by NBK!

What is a Coupling? Explanation of Types and Characteristics

What is a Coupling? Explanation of Types and Characteristics

A coupling is a mechanical component designed to transmit torque by connecting a drive shaft to a driven shaft.

Select Based on Application

Select Based on Application

Select Coupling based on application

Points to Consider When Mounting Displays

Points to Consider When Mounting Displays

We describe the Mounting Systems for Display, which allow mounting of tablet PCs and displays in various locations on devices and equipment. This discussion will make clear to you the need for "solidity" and "flexibility" in mounting.