NSK Surgical 45 Ti-Max, QD, or Pana-Max - Your Choice
All NSK Surgical 45 degree handpieces are rock solid. All contain the excellent, very high torque, turbine encased in NSK's cannister which literally eliminates debris and contaminants from entering head from outside sources. We all know that 45 degrees is the perfect angle for surgical applications. NSK was not the first the recognize this. However, the NSK Surgical 45 degree handpieces have perfected the application in a handpiece which will last.
NSK Surgical 45 - Quiet
Noise and vibration are near non-existent in this one. Since all NSK surgical 45 degree handpieces contain relatively the exact same turbine, you can expect quiet, smooth operation with cutting ability you will have to control closely. Sometimes its hard to tell just how strong these handpieces are in the absence of that familiar high pitched whine.
NSK Surgical 45 Degree Handpieces Available:
NSK NL 400 Brushless Electric Handpiece
The merge of companies or corporations doesn't typically excite us. The marriage of Sears Holdings and Kmart comes to mind. However, one product of the union between Brasseler USA and NSK America has been their ability to produce very robust electric motor combinations.
Brasseler, a perennial power house in the electric lab motor arena, has produced an awesome product for years. Enter NSK's clinical expertise, and the product of the resulting equation is success.
The NSK NL 400 Ti-Max Brushless Electric Micromotor System is just one example of that success.
Maintaining 3 Ncm over a wide range of clinical procedures, the NSK NL 400 defines constant torque. Ncm (Newton centimeters) is a measure of force, which is more accurate when talking torque (like the amount of force needed to cause a torque wrench to click). Speed is not a factor, as with air driven highspeed handpieces. Torque remains consistant from 2 to 200K rpm.
Motor weight is 77 grams (that's about 3 ounces for the metrically challenged). Slap on a Ti95L, 1:5 speed increasing handpiece, and you're looking at a mere 137 grams, significantly lighter than most competitors.
NSK NL 400 is compatible with Ti-Max attachments
The NSK NL 400 is compatible with the Ti-Max attachment series which employ ceramic bearing technology, cellular optics, 4 port spray, and clean head system, all the same solid technology which has helped push NSK air driven products to the top of the industry.
NSK NL 400 integrates with air driven systems
The NSK NL 400 integrates with air driven systems by attaching to any standard 4 hole connector. This allows the unit to be actuated via the same foot control you use for your air driven handpieces, and makes it portable should you choose to purchase only one.
If considering the move to brushless electric technology, there is a slight learning curve, but the resultant increase in cutting efficiency of the NSK NL 400 can be worth the effort.
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The most common question asked about dental bearings.
Ceramic bearings, lube free turbines, or good ole stainless steel? We get this question all the time, so lets clear the air now.
First of all, let's give props to Dentalez for introducing ceramic bearings to the dental industry with the Star 430 which we often refer to as the Toyota Camry of the dental industry due to its innovative style and ability to last.
While ceramic bearings certainly have unmatched anti friction characteristics, there is still no substitution for a periodic flush to remove debris from inside handpiece head. The problem is, and will continue to be, baked on debris which enters head. Debris enters when rheostat is released, and the slight negative pressure created draws debris up the bur shaft and into the head.
All dental bearings need to be periodically flushed.
Ceramic, tungsten, stainless steel, titanium, uranium, kryptonite - it doesn't matter. Damage to dental bearings will take place if too much debris is allowed to remain in handpiece head.
Another point to consider is that some manufacturers tend to warranty the lube type turbines a bit longer. That, in and of itself, would indicate that they expect turbines to last longer when you lubricate them, regardless of materials.
Now for the good news about dental bearings.
If you love your lube free handpieces and dred the mess of daily handpiece care and maintenance, just remember - Clean is better. Clean the outside of the handpiece and give it a flush with your preferred lubrication product about once a week. The flush comes in when you return to your unit and run handpiece until debris is removed.
Dental bearings are delicate precision components.
Whether you prefer the lube free ceramic dental bearings, or those which require daily lubrication, there is maintenance involved to ensure handpiece and turbine longevity. Dental bearings are precision components which last much longer given the extra care.
See below for some examples of ceramic bearing turbines available for your handpieces.
Kavo Gentlesilence 6500B
Amazingly quiet (57 dB) the 6500B Kavo Gentlesilence highspeed handpiece is easy on the doctor's ears and easier on the patient's nerves. At 19 watts power, the 6500B will disolve anything in it's path. The 4 port spray is a definite must for this one, as it's quick cutting capability requires optimum bur cooling.
Cellular optic rods light the way for the Kavo Gentlesilence.
Kavo is one of the pioneers of the application of cellular optic rods to the dental industry. The Kavo Gentlesilence utilizes Kavo's patented 360 degree fiber optic swivel coupler design which incorporates cellular optics as well for resistance to wear, and allows for ease of use while maintaining greater efficiency and fiber optic light transmission than competitors.
We feel the Kavo Gentlesilence is the number one highspeed handpiece on the market today for overall performance.
Today's lineup of high performance dental handpieces is stacked, to say the least. But, once again, Kavo breaks away with a model like the Kavo Gentlesilence 6500B by incorporating the most important functions in a body that's easy on the hands and ready for the rigors of multiple daily uses.
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Summary:
- Power - 19 watts
- Noise - 57 dB
- Speed - 400,000 rpm @ 38psi
- Spray- 4 port
- Warranty - Turbine - 1 year, 5 year on cellular optics.
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