In 2018, Rurtec launched the original Lanati Gold Handpiece, offering cord-free convenience that quickly became a success across markets, including sheep farmers and lifestyle blocks, and dairy farmers trimming dirty tails. Purchasers comment about the light weight of the Astron handpiece being a similar weight to a machine-driven handpiece, even though it incorporates a battery. The Lite Kit is ideal for dairy, with both batteries being light and the combs ideal for dagging tails. The original Gold Lanati Handpiece and Red 180W Clipper are still available along with the Standard and Lite Astron options. Offered with a threeyear warranty, the Astron handpiece should be returned to Rurtec for any service issues, while the company also offers sharpening for combs, cutters and clipper blades.