Rotating instruments

Rotating instruments, such as burs, are essential components of the podiatrist’s equipment. They can be inserted into the handpiece of a podiatry drill for various treatments. Choosing the correct rotating instruments for your daily practice involves a mix of personal preferences. One practitioner may prefer a hollow bur for corn removal, while another may opt for a spherical bur. Price also plays a crucial role in the selection process, as is the case with abrasive caps. Here, there is a choice of reusable and sterilisable, or disposable abrasive caps. While sterilisable abrasive caps may be somewhat more expensive to buy, they prove more cost-effective in the long run than the disposable option. However, disposable items excel in terms of hygiene. It’s a matter of personal priorities for each podiatrist. Each podiatrist must determine for themselves which priorities they would like to employ in their daily practice.

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A wide range of rotating instruments

RUCK offers a wide variety of over 270 different types of burs and abrasive caps, which can be overwhelming. To help you navigate this selection, we’ve compiled a list of must-have rotating instruments, perfect for handling nearly any task in your daily practice:

BUSCH DiaTWISTER Skin & Nail Bur , rounded cylinder shape, diamond, coarse, Ø 11.5 mm, single, DT 6880 115

Diameter: 11.5 mm | Grit: coarse | Material: diamond

Lightweight with targeted removal performance, optimum suction and perfect concentricity. Long-lasting.

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BUSCH Skin & Nail Bur, cylinder shape, diamond, medium, Ø 5.5 mm, single, 840 055

Guarantees optimum sanding performance with a long service life. For sanding and smoothing.

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BUSCH Skin & Nail Bur, narrow rounded cone shape, diamond, medium, Ø 1.0 mm, 2-pack, 845 010

Diameter: 1 mm | Grit: medium | Material: diamond | Shape: cone | Unit of packaging: 2 piece/s

State-of-the-art technology for callus and nail smoother. Long durability, versatile and rust-proof.

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BUSCH Skin Bur, bud shape, stainless steel, medium cut, simple- and cross-cut, Ø 6.0 mm, 2-pack, 85RS 060

Diameter: 6 mm | Material: stainless steel | Shape: teardrop | Unit of packaging: 2 piece/s

Can be used for all skin work: For filing away calluses or smoothing horny layers.

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BUSCH Nail Bur, bud shape, tungsten carbide, coarse X cut, Ø 6.0 mm, single, 429GX 060

Diameter: 6 mm

Coarse X-toothing for coarse shaping of nail work, especially mycotic nails.

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RUCK® Grinding cap holder round, Ø 13 mm

Round type, with stainless steel shaft. Dimensionally stable up to 80 °C, cleansing in ultrasonic unit.

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Nail burs vs. skin burs - it all depends on the type of cut.

Rotating instruments are commonly used to thin, reduce, or drill nails or nail plates. Metal burs come in two primary forms: the simple (longitudinal) cut or the cross (transverse) cut. Burs with a simple (longitudinal) cut have a ribbed surface, ideal for nail work. Cross (transverse) burs, on the other hand, off er greater abrasiveness, making them perfect for skin work, such as callus removal. The cross (transverse) cut is achieved by the additional notches at right angles to the existing ones.

Example of a bur with simple (longitudinal) cut - most suited for nails

Example of a bur with a cross (transverse) cut - most suited to skin

The optimal rotation speed (RPM) for the burs

When it comes to rotating instruments, manufacturers often state the maximum possible revolutions per minute (RPM). However, achieving optimal results frequently requires considerably lower RPM values, which also contribute to the longevity of your instruments.With our many years of experience, we state our recommendations directly on each item in the catalogue or online store, ensuring you get the best out of your instruments while safeguarding their lifespan.

Carbide burs

Carbide burs are known for their high degree of precision, corrosion resistance along with a long service life. To be able to guarantee the latter, the maintenance of these burs is crucial.

Guidelines for maintaining carbide burs:

Carbide burs should always be prepared separately from normal steel instruments to avoid surface corrosion.
They must be completely dry before sterilisation.
After sterilisation, the they must be allowed to cool down.
Store them in a dry place
Use only disinfectant with corrosion protection.

Rotating instruments

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A wide range of rotating instruments

Nail burs vs. skin burs - it all depends on the type of cut.

The optimal rotation speed (RPM) for the burs

Carbide burs

Guidelines for maintaining carbide burs: