HTK Technology mitigates stick-slip and enhances motor reliability. When PDM motors are run with PDC bits, stick-slip exerts excessive stresses and loads across the lower end of the drilling motor. Most motors use universal joints designed to drive clockwise, but stick-slip often subjects them to cyclical backlash (reverse rotation) at high frequency. The self-aligning keys maintain minimal backlash throughout all motor bend configurations, ensuring optimal performance and durability.