Swedish Roller Cup
- 160 mm tall, 90 mm rim, 25 mm ribbed roller
- The roller inside is ribbed, not smooth
- Lifts and grips in the same movement
- Solid urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) — a dense hardwood that holds an edge
The rim lifts the tissue while a 25 mm ribbed roller turns inside the cup — one pass gives you both the glide of a cup and the bite of a ribbed surface, without changing tools.
The 90 mm handle gives leverage from above, so you work standing with a straight wrist. If the internal roller stops turning, that is your signal: add oil, ease the pressure.
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- Made by us Turned and finished in our own workshop in Colombia
- Solid urapán Fraxinus uhdei — dense enough to hold an edge under pressure
- Ships worldwide Tracked delivery to professionals in eight countries
- Trade pricing From 10 pieces, with your clinic's name engraved See wholesale tiers
The internal roller is ribbed. It catches where a smooth one glides.
Indicated for
Where this tool earns its place
Not the right tool for
Sensitive clients or thin skin — a ribbed roller inside a cup is a firm combination. For the same shape with a smooth roller, use the Luxury Roller Cup. Not over bone, varicose veins, open wounds or fresh scar tissue.
- Dense tissueA 25 mm ribbed roller catches instead of sliding over.
- Firm workThe 90 mm handle gives leverage from above.
- Two actions at onceRim drains while the ribbed roller works the centre.
- Thigh and buttockAreas that take a firmer stimulus.
- Wrist protection160 mm overall — you work standing, wrist straight.
- Post-operative stagesOnly from the point the treating surgeon has cleared in writing.
Technical sheet
Specifications
These pieces are handmade by our artisans, so measurements may vary by a few millimetres.
| Overall height | 160 mm 6.3 in |
|---|---|
| Cup diameter | 90 mm 3.5 in |
| Internal roller | 25 mm 1.0 in, ribbed and free-turning |
| Handle height | 90 mm 3.5 in |
| Handle diameter | 40 mm 1.6 in |
| Wood | Urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) solid |
| Finish | Natural, unvarnished sanded to a closed grain |
| Technique | Woodtherapy suction with ribbed rolling |
| Body areas | Abdomen, thigh, buttock |
Technique
How to work with it
- 01
Warm the area first
A ribbed roller on cold tissue is uncomfortable and does less. Open with a smooth tool.
- 02
Oil for both surfaces
Rim and roller. If the roller stops turning, that is your signal — add oil, ease pressure.
- 03
Slow, toward the nodes
Give the ribbing time to engage. Speed here just skips over the tissue.
- 04
Watch the skin
Warmth is expected; lasting redness means back off or move to the smooth version.
Made by hand
We are the workshop, not the middleman
Every KOWÜA tool is turned on our own lathes. We select the timber, cut it, turn it, sand it through progressive grits and finish it by hand. Nothing is bought in and rebranded.
We work with urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) because it is a dense hardwood with a fine closed grain — the surface stays smooth against skin instead of raising fibres after a few washes — and because it takes pressure without splitting.
Buying direct means the price of the factory, custom laser engraving with your clinic’s name, and someone who can actually change the tool if you need a different profile.
Care
Cleaning and sanitising
Never
Do not autoclave, do not soak, do not put it in a dishwasher and do not leave it submerged in disinfectant. Wood is porous — immersion swells the fibre, raises the grain and will crack the piece.
- After each clientWipe off oil residue with a dry or barely damp cloth, while the tool is still warm.
- Disinfect70% alcohol on the surface, then let it air-dry completely.
- StoreDry and flat, away from direct heat and sun.
If the surface ever feels rough, a light pass with fine sandpaper along the grain restores it. That is the advantage of an unvarnished finish: it can be renewed, and there is no coating to chip into a client’s skin.
Before you order
Questions we get
How do I know it is the right size?
The working surface is 90 mm. Handle: 90 mm. The full specification table is above.
Can I use it on post-surgical clients?
Only with written clearance from the treating surgeon, who alone decides when a patient may progress from gentle manual lymphatic drainage to firmer tooled work. Clearance timelines vary widely between surgeons and between patients, and we publish none. Never on fresh incisions.
Does it need oil?
Yes. A dry tool on dry skin drags and bruises. Any professional massage oil works; ours are formulated to keep slip without soaking into the wood.
How long does the wood last?
With correct care — no immersion, no autoclave — solid urapán lasts years of daily clinic use. Urapán is a dense hardwood, which is why it holds a working edge instead of denting.
Will it mark the skin?
Redness and warmth during a session are expected. Bruising is not — it means too much pressure, or a tool too deep for that tissue. Treatment should never be painful.
Can I get my clinic’s name on it?
Yes. We laser-engrave logos and names from 10 pieces. See wholesale tiers and engraving.
Do you ship outside Colombia?
Yes, worldwide with tracking. For orders of 10 pieces or more we quote freight directly.
Which tool comes next?
Depends what you already have. Our wood therapy tool guide ranks every surface we make by depth and shows where each one belongs in a session.
Buying for a clinic or academy?
Wholesale starts at ten pieces
Mix and match any references. Discounts from 15%, custom laser engraving with your clinic’s name, and freight quoted directly so you are not paying retail rates.
See wholesale pricing