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Reachers and Grabbers

  Folding Reacher 26 in. 7 oz. (Rolyan 4108)

Sammons Preston Reachers High-quality, durable aluminum is extremely lightweight. Designed for picking up objects, the reacher's serrated high visible yellow jaw and flexible foam rubber tip conform to the contours of any object, working together to ensure a firm, secure grip. Hands remain comfortable on the ergonomically designed trigger-action handle. Standard model in 26" or 32" lengths, or choose the 26" folding reacher for portability.

Reacher 26 in. 6 oz. (Rolyan 4109)

Sammons Preston Reachers High-quality, durable aluminum is extremely lightweight. Designed for picking up objects, the reacher's serrated high visible yellow jaw and flexible foam rubber tip conform to the contours of any object, working together to ensure a firm, secure grip. Hands remain comfortable on the ergonomically designed trigger-action handle. Standard model in 26" or 32" lengths, or choose the 26" folding reacher for portability.

Ergotek Plus Reacher 26 in. (Roylan 927702)

Sammons Preston Ergo Reach Reacher Only 8 oz. of pressure is required at the trigger to close the interlocking-tip jaws. An ergonomic trigger and improved handle allow easier gripping, and place the hands and fingers at a natural grip position. Soft slip-resistant molding over the claw provides greater grip power. The entire pulling post is a magnet, which can be used to pick up small metal objects.

Reacher 26 in.-Blue (Roylan 920561)

Sammons Preston Reachers High-quality, durable aluminum is extremely lightweight. Designed for picking up objects, the reacher's serrated high visible yellow jaw and flexible foam rubber tip conform to the contours of any object, working together to ensure a firm, secure grip. Hands remain comfortable on the ergonomically designed trigger-action handle. Standard model in 26" or 32" lengths, or choose the 26" folding reacher for portability.

Reacher 26 in.-Red (Roylan 920559)

Sammons Preston Reachers High-quality, durable aluminum is extremely lightweight. Designed for picking up objects, the reacher's serrated high visible yellow jaw and flexible foam rubber tip conform to the contours of any object, working together to ensure a firm, secure grip. Hands remain comfortable on the ergonomically designed trigger-action handle. Standard model in 26" or 32" lengths, or choose the 26" folding reacher for portability.

Reacher 32 in. 8 oz. (Roylan 4107)

Sammons Preston Reachers High-quality, durable aluminum is extremely lightweight. Designed for picking up objects, the reacher's serrated high visible yellow jaw and flexible foam rubber tip conform to the contours of any object, working together to ensure a firm, secure grip. Hands remain comfortable on the ergonomically designed trigger-action handle. Standard model in 26" or 32" lengths, or choose the 26" folding reacher for portability.

Reacher 32 in.-Red (Roylan 920560)

Sammons Preston Reachers High-quality, durable aluminum is extremely lightweight. Designed for picking up objects, the reacher's serrated high visible yellow jaw and flexible foam rubber tip conform to the contours of any object, working together to ensure a firm, secure grip. Hands remain comfortable on the ergonomically designed trigger-action handle. Standard model in 26" or 32" lengths, or choose the 26" folding reacher for portability.

Easireach II 32 in. (Roylan AA8043)

Sammons Preston  Easireach II Reacher®. Lightweight aluminum reacher with comfortable ergonomic handle, designed for people with limited reach or strength. The 3" jaw opening with orange slip-resistant surface gives high visibility and a secure hold on items. Magnetic tip picks up small metal objects. End post can be used to help with dressing and pulling items closer. Includes a lock-on clip to store reacher on walker or wheelchair. Reacher may also be hung by the curved hook on handle.

Reacher 32 in.-Blue (Roylan 920562)

Sammons Preston Reachers High-quality, durable aluminum is extremely lightweight. Designed for picking up objects, the reacher's serrated high visible yellow jaw and flexible foam rubber tip conform to the contours of any object, working together to ensure a firm, secure grip. Hands remain comfortable on the ergonomically designed trigger-action handle. Standard model in 26" or 32" lengths, or choose the 26" folding reacher for portability.

Griptang NaLatt 50 cm (Swereco 151350)

Reacher, closed Reachers, closed are made of aluminum, which makes them very easy. Lacquered in different colours depending on length. They have an easy led loop, which needs only a small opening angle on the hand to grab the handle. The handle is comfortably shaped and has a stop, which prevents the hand from slipping. It has a small but very strong magnet, which can lift everything from pins to a bunch of keys. The edge of the claws is designed to grip peaces.

Reacher Pickup long 75 cm (Roylan AA8063W)

Pick-Up® Reacher Lightweight reacher has comfortable trigger handle, large enough to accommodate all fingers. Wire-driven jaw construction eliminates the string that can stretch and break. Jaw rotates 360° for greater maneuverability. Includes a magnet for picking up metal objects and a clip on all models except AA80-70 and AA80-73 for attaching reacher to a walker or wheelchair. Rubber lining on jaw provides secure hold on items.

Rainbow Reacher 16 in. (Roylan 4149)

Rainbow Reacher This bright blue 16" reacher weighs less than 1/4 pound, but is strong enough to handle a variety of pediatric or geriatric reaching tasks. Two 11/2" suction cups on the jaws securely grip a variety of items. The extra-small handle grip fits petite or frail hands perfectly.


Reacher w/ Power Grip Hooks (etac/AKTIV)

Etac® Reacher with Power Grip and Hook The 90° angled handle and adjustable forearm support provide help to persons with very limited lifting ability and weak hands. The hooks aid in pulling or pushing items. Adjustable jaw rotates 360O and can be used horizontally and vertically without having to turn the arm. Reacher with power grip and hook 24", 5oz.

AKTIV Reacher 45 Cm (etac)

Etac Reacher, Aktiv with Hook 45cm Pick up the things you can't reach with Etac's Aktiv Reacher with Hook.  This unique reacher which includes a hook combines a range of functions which make it useful to help you dress and undress.  The Aktiv Reacher with the Hook is easy-to-use, light-weight, and requires minimal strength and effort. 

Reacher Long W/ Pistol Grip

Sammons Preston  Easireach II Reacher®. Lightweight aluminum reacher with comfortable ergonomic handle, designed for people with limited reach or strength. The 3" jaw opening with orange slip-resistant surface gives high visibility and a secure hold on items. Magnetic tip picks up small metal objects. End post can be used to help with dressing and pulling items closer. Includes a lock-on clip to store reacher on walker or wheelchair. Reacher may also be hung by the curved hook on handle.

Reacher 26 in. (ARCMate)

Sammons Preston Feather®  Reach Economy Reacher Lightweight aluminum with 2½" (6.4cm) jaw opening and a rubber tip to assure a secure hold on items. Includes a magnet for picking up metal objects, and a post on the end for use in pulling items closer or as an aid with dressing.

Quad Reacher-Right-Medium (Roylan 64100201)

Quad Reacher Moves by wrist action —no finger movement required. Tension of rubber-band closure easily adjusts to accommodate individual’s strength. Hand orthosis (lined with Plastazote® for comfort) also can be modified slightly. Precise enough to pick up a pin, yet strong enough to hold heavy objects. Stainless-steel and aluminum. Weighs 11 oz., 20" long.

Quad Reacher-Left-Medium (Roylan 64100301)

Quad Reacher Moves by wrist action —no finger movement required. Tension of rubber-band closure easily adjusts to accommodate individual’s strength. Hand orthosis (lined with Plastazote® for comfort) also can be modified slightly. Precise enough to pick up a pin, yet strong enough to hold heavy objects. Stainless-steel and aluminum. Weighs 11 oz., 20" long.

Quad Reacher-Right-Large (Roylan 64100202)

Quad Reacher Moves by wrist action —no finger movement required. Tension of rubber-band closure easily adjusts to accommodate individual’s strength. Hand orthosis (lined with Plastazote® for comfort) also can be modified slightly. Precise enough to pick up a pin, yet strong enough to hold heavy objects. Stainless-steel and aluminum. Weighs 11 oz., 20" long.

Feather Reach 26 in. (Roylan A66517 )

Sammons Preston Feather Reach Reacher Lightweight aluminum, with a highly visible 3" (7.6cm) yellow jaw opening and slip-resistant surface for a secure hold on items. Includes comfortable ergonomic handle, magnetic tip to pick up metal objects, and a clip for storing the reacher on a walker or wheelchair. A post on the end can be used to pull items close, or as an aid for dressing (not on folding model).