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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of Hwato Needles?
- Handle: Hwato needles feature a solid, well-balanced handle with appropriate weight, enhancing tactile feedback and stability for the practitioner.
- Needle Tip: Each tip undergoes specialized processing to minimize the risk of breakage or adverse reactions. Hwato offers both awn-shaped and ultra-awn-shaped tips to meet various clinical requirements.
- Needle Body: Manufactured using high-grade austenitic stainless steel, the needle body is precisely alloyed for optimal hardness and flexibility. The surface is polished to a smooth, burr-free finish to ensure excellent control and greater patient comfort.
- Specifications: Diameters range from 0.12 mm to 0.80 mm, and lengths from 5 mm to 150 mm, with a comprehensive range to support different therapeutic requirements.
What kind of processing is typically applied to acupuncture needles on the market?
- Handle: Copper handles are passivated to prevent oxidation and discolouration
- Needle Body: Stainless steel needle bodies are coated with cured silicone oil to improve insertion smoothness while maintaining a burr-free surface.
- Needle Tip: Blunt pine-shaped tips often cause more pain on insertion and are rarely used by quality brands. Awn-shaped (lancet-style) tips offer moderate resistance and low discomfort, while ultra-awn-shaped tips are extremely fine and require minimal insertion pressure — but may cause stinging sensations if poorly manufactured.