Everyone was already highly content: RUCK hand-held instruments had pleased podiatrists with outstanding craftsmanship and easy handling, ensuring quick and safe work. Nevertheless, our developers were convinced that there was room for improvement. In 2009, they decided to start anew and completely rethink the ergonomics of their instruments. Their goal: to create the most comfortable and efficient handle for nippers that had ever existed!
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Like other providers, RUCK had long relied solely on a snug, semi-circular grip profile for nippers.
The only issue: The pinpoint contact area for power transmission could strain bones and muscles with prolonged use! This posed the challenge to the Head of Research & Development, Michael Fürtsch: What aspects of the ergonomics of our hand-held
instruments can be further improved? Which grip profile enhances power transmission
while comfortably gliding through the palm for appropriate handling? What shapes and materials have been used for other instruments, even from unrelated fields? And furthermore: How can the manufacturing process and instrument preparation be further optimised? There was much work to be done!
Pressure distribution over a wide area = better power transmission.
Point pressure distribution.
Dr Bharti Rajput MBE PhD Director & Principal Podiatrist of The Foot Expert Clinic (locations in Dundee and Cupar)
Most RUCK instruments undergo electro-polishing, which removes micro-level,
corrosion-prone iron components, resulting in a smoother and cleaner surface.
This process yields an enhanced foundation or cleaning and sterilisation, along with increased corrosion resistance.
As the final touch, the instruments receive a process known as passivation. The resulting invisible passivation layer on the surface amplifies the improved
properties and offers optimal protection for the instruments.
