Above , NSK S1 bioplastic retaining piece for ball screws Below , bioplastic made from castor plants .
NSK develops world ’ s first bioplastic retaining piece for ball screws
NSK S1 is the first bioplastic retention piece for ball screws to appear on the global market . Made from 100 % renewable biological resources ( mainly plants ), the use of bioplastic for the new retaining piece reduces carbon footprint by 90 % over its lifecycle in comparison with using conventional materials . The development therefore represents an environmentally sustainable choice for any European manufacturer looking to reduce CO2 emissions and meet increasingly stringent regulations .
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