Clinical Tip
Both are three-file basic sequences in heat-treated wire. RACE EVO runs 15/.04, 25/.04, 30/.04 at 800–1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm, single-use; VDW.ROTATE runs 15/.04, 20/.05, 25/.04 or .06 at 300–400 RPM with file-specific torque, is pre-bendable and reusable for up to 8 cycles per its IFU, with extended sizes to 60/.04. Choose RACE EVO for speed and a single setting, VDW.ROTATE for reuse and a broader size range.
Specifications
| — | RACE EVO | VDW.ROTATE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FKG Dentaire | VDW GmbH |
| Alloy | Heat-Treated NiTi (Blue) | Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Blue Heat-Treated | Other |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 13 |
| Taper | 4% | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular with alternating cutting edges | Adapted S |
| Speed | 800 RPM | 300–400 RPM |
| Torque | 1.5 Ncm | 1.3–3.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
RACE EVO
VDW.ROTATE
Key Features
RACE EVO
Latest evolution of the RaCe family — heat-treated NiTi with blue color, simple 3-file 1-2-3 sequence (glide path + 2 shapers), uniform 800-1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm settings across all files, up to 2.8x cyclic fatigue resistance vs RaCe
VDW.ROTATE
3-file basic sequence with adapted S cross-section and file-specific heat treatment
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