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.

May. 07. 2025

Vol.6　Varieties of Screws "Beyond" SUS

Probably most of the screws you use are made of either iron or stainless steel. However, there are also screws made from various other materials that possess very interesting characteristics. Perhaps these may be able to resolve some of your problems that you have encountered with iron and stainless steel screws. Today, Nedzigon is here to introduce you to the different types and features of screws made of special materials.

Nov. 18. 2024

Solving common issues with Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment（Pre-Process）

This section introduces countermeasures for the special environments necessary for semiconductor manufacturing equipment (pre-process), and measures to improve productivity.

Nov. 18. 2024

A new generation of disk couplings

Introducing the features of NBK's "XGHW" Vibration-Absorption Capable Disk Type Couplings: high rigidity couplings with a vibration absorption function.

Jan. 29. 2024

High-Gain Rubber Type Coupling XG2

This suppresses servo motor hunting and greatly shortens settling time. New NBK coupling XG2. Exhibits even higher responsivity than metal disk couplings. Contributes to improving productivity, such as suppressing speed unevenness during stepper motor operation.

Jan. 29. 2024

A new generation of disk couplings

Introducing the features of NBK's "XGHW" Vibration-Absorption Capable Disk Type Couplings: high rigidity couplings with a vibration absorption function.

Jan. 29. 2024

The Key to Increased Productivity! The Secret of Reduced Stabilization Time (Full Version)

Introducing the features of NBK’s High-gain Rubber Type Coupling “XG2”, made from integrally molded vibration-resistant rubber. This is the full 4-minute version.

Jan. 29. 2024

The Key to Increased Productivity! Understand the Secret of Reduced Stabilization Time in 2 Minutes

Introducing the features of NBK's High-gain Rubber Type Coupling "XG2", made from integrally molded vibration-resistant rubber. This is the abridged 2-minute version.

Jan. 29. 2024

Collaboration Webinar: The Best Solutions for Shortening a Positioning Time by Using NBK's Couplings and SANYO DENKI's Servo Motors

This webinar shows how one can shorten the tact time dramatically by using vibration absorption coupling and low inertia servo motor together.

Aug. 02. 2022

The Optimized Coupling ”XG Family"（Teaser ver.）

The optimized "XG Family" enables solving engineering problems with high torque and high damping capability.

Jul. 12. 2022

Raising/lowering shaft vibration must be suppressed 【Improved Productivity】

Introducing couplings that suppress vibration.

Jul. 05. 2022

Webinar: How can we speed up and reduce the cost of the Motion Control System with Shaft Couplings?

How can replacing your current shaft couplings to improve your industrial productivity and reduce the cost? You can speed-up your Servo-system by using NBK’s XG-series couplings.

Apr. 23. 2021

Flexus【Muilti-Functional Machined Slotted Springs】

Aug. 03. 2020

Solving common issues with Medical Equipment（Biochemical Analyzer）

Introducing methods of preserving the cleanliness and safety essential when designing biochemical analyzers.

May. 10. 2020

Improvement points for FA Devices【Drive Design】

Introducing points for improvement of the performance of the drive design of transport devices, packaging machinery, etc.

May. 10. 2020

Improvement points for FA Devices【Control Design】

Introducing points for improvement of the performance of the control design of transport devices, packaging machinery, etc.

May. 10. 2020