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DENTAL TURBINE HARDWARE AND FUNCTION

Autochuck Impeller O-ring

Autochuck

In a push button dental turbine it retains the bur and the rest of the turbines hardware sits on.

Impeller

A fan-blade that when pushed with air spins and powers the dental drill.

O-ring

An o-ring provides suspension for the turbine. It absorbs the vibration between the dental handpiece and turbine.

Washer Spring Washer Slinger

Stop Washer

This acts as a stop between the handpiece and bearing. It helps prevents misalignment of the front dental bearing.

Spring Washer

A washer that alleviates vibration by creating preload between the dental turbine and handpiece.

Slinger

A stop washer with a lip that also keeps debris out of the front dental bearing.