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ERGONOMIC HANDLE
Ergonomic Handle A cutting tool is deemed ergonomic if
it materially contributes to reducing the probability of
cumulative trauma disorders with the hand, finger,
wrist, or arm. The Tronex 7000 Series handle is designed
for transferring force from the operator to the point of
operation in a highly ergonomic manner. The average
American worker's hand or palm is approximately four
inches wide. Therefore tool handles should be four
inches long at least. To allow freedom of hand
placement, 4 to 5 inches would be even more desirable.
The length of the Tronex 7000 Series handle, from the
joint to the end, is 4.8 inches. In contrast, handles
for Erem Magic cutters are only 3.7 inches; handles for
the Lindstrom 8100 are even shorter at only 3.6 inches.
The Series 7000's long handle forces the operator to
spread the cutting force with use by all four fingers to
operate the tool. Operators may use only two or three
fingers on cutters with shorter handles. The longer
handle also spreads the cutting load over the width of
the palm in a bar of force. In contrast, a short handle
presents a point of force which digs into the palm,
compressing nerves and tendons and reducing blood flow.
The Ergonomic Grip
The Tronex 7000 features, as standard, a unique
double-sheathed, ESD safe, cushioned grip. The inner
sheath is a tough vinyl, ESD safe material which holds
the leaf spring and the cushioned surface to the cutter
handle. The outer sheath, also ESD safe, provides a
no-slip, cushioned surface for the operator's hand. This
is important because the slight compressibility of the
cushion aids to distribute the cutting pressure more
effectively. It can even absorb sharp particles which
could be imbedded in the hand. The Tronex 7000 cushion
grip is almost always considered by operators to be more
comfortable than the hard, plastic used by competitors.
The Safety Tip Protector
All Tronex cutters are supplied with a unique plastic
protector for the tip of the cutter. It is easy to use,
yet very effective. The protector "puts the tool safely
to bed" when the tool is not being used. It prevents
chipping of the tip from accidental dropping and can
prevent the exceptionally sharp edges from injuring an
operator. Some day all cutting tools will have some sort
of tip protection. Tronex is leading the way. |
