Engineer s files
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Introduction Engineers files - a complete universal range for domestic and professional use The renowned range of «Engineer s files» from Vallorbe, the world leader for files, includes various types of tools: workshop files, files for sharpening, rasps and milled files. Their distinguishing marks are particularly: the quality in hardness and regularity the efficient bite to the edges long life careful execution. Recommended for profesionnal and domestic use, these tools have an exceptional filing capacity. In certain cases they can be used for the sharpening of heavy duty tools. Their variety of shapes with cuts both provides a wide range of application for nonprofessionals and professionals working hard and soft materials as well as wood. In every circumstance they achieve excellent results on the surface that has been filed. Choosing the right file Field of application The type of file required is determined by the type of material being filed. «Wood» type to work timber, plaster, horn, synthetic material, etc. «Metal» type to work ferrous and non-ferrous metals, etc. «Sharpening» type for the sharpening of heavy duty tools ( axes, saws, machetes, etc). «Plastics» type to work plastics and synthetic Definition of the shapes: Although the user will choose the most suitable shape for his machining needs, one may use the tool in a more universal manner. 3
Definition of the cut number File «bastard» = Cut 1, identifying colour: green File «second cut» = Cut 2, identifying colour: yellow File «smooth» = Cut 3, identifying colour: red The files with a bastard or second cut are less likely to become clogged when soft material is filed. A better quality of surface finish will be achieved by using a tool with smooth cut on a ferrous material. Types of cuts The choice of a file with a «Single cut» or a «Double cut» depends on the amount of material that needs to be removed. «Single cut» generally hard materials, in particular grinding and sharpening «Double cut» for soft materials. For traditional filing. «Rasp» cut: for soft materials, in particular for wood. For industrial and craftman s need Day after day, a large number of professionals such as plumbers locksmiths carpenters mechanics etc. need, and use, various engineer s files from within our best selling range. Files of this quality are also appreciated in the DIY sector of the market. 4
Packaging units Vallorbe offers two different types of packaging units 1. Industrial packagings For standard sale, sold in boxes of 12 pieces or 6 pieces up to 12, without handle and with identifying front label. 2. DIY packings Container packaging: contains files with handles in individual packs. Suitable for DIY-sale in super-markets. The informative and attractive safety packing includes all necessary information for the self-service sale. 5
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Index Page 9 Standard range 11 Sets of standard files 12 Range «sharpening» 14 Range «rasps» 16 Set of rasps 17 Accessories / Handles 18 Programme «DIY packings» Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe SA - 12.2006 We reserve the right to modify illustrations, dimensions, designations and other information without prior notice. 7
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Standard range Files range in industrial packagings, without handles LX5510 Hand LX5510-4-1 LX5510-4-2 LX5510-4-3 4 / 100 13 x 3 LX5510-6-1 LX5510-6-2 LX5510-6-3 6 / 150 16 x 3.5 LX5510-8-1 LX5510-8-2 LX5510-8-3 8 / 200 22 x 5 LX5510-10-1 LX5510-10-2 LX5510-10-3 10 / 250 26 x 6.5 LX5510-12-1 LX5510-12-2 LX5510-12-3 12 / 300 30 x 8 LX5510-14-1 LX5510-14-2 14 / 350 36 x 9.5 LX5520 Flat LX5520-4-1 LX5520-4-2 LX5520-4-3 4 / 100 13 x 2.5 LX5520-6-1 LX5520-6-2 LX5520-6-3 6 / 150 16 x 3.5 LX5520-8-1 LX5520-8-2 LX5520-8-3 8 / 200 22 x 4.5 LX5520-10-1 LX5520-10-2 LX5520-10-3 10 / 250 26 x 6.5 LX5520-12-1 LX5520-12-2 LX5520-12-3 12 / 300 30 x 8 LX5520-14-1 LX5520-14-2 14 / 350 36 x 9.5 LX5535 Warding LX5535-4-1 LX5535-4-2 LX5535-4-3 4 / 100 11 x 1.5 LX5535-6-1 LX5535-6-2 LX5535-6-3 6 / 150 15 x 2 LX5535-8-1 LX5535-8-2 LX5535-8-3 8 / 200 19 x 2.5 LX5550 Halfround LX5550-4-1 LX5550-4-2 LX5550-4-3 4 / 100 12 x 3.5 LX5550-6-1 LX5550-6-2 LX5550-6-3 6 / 150 15 x 4.5 LX5550-8-1 LX5550-8-2 LX5550-8-3 8 / 200 21 x 6 LX5550-10-1 LX5550-10-2 LX5550-10-3 10 / 250 25 x 7.5 LX5550-12-1 LX5550-12-2 LX5550-12-3 12 / 300 27 x 8.5 LX5550-14-1 LX5550-14-2 LX5550-14-3 14 / 350 32 x 11 9
LX5560 Three square LX5560-4-1 LX5560-4-2 LX5560-4-3 4 / 100 7 LX5560-6-1 LX5560-6-2 LX5560-6-3 6 / 150 10 LX5560-8-1 LX5560-8-2 LX5560-8-3 8 / 200 14 LX5560-10-1 LX5560-10-2 LX5560-10-3 10 / 250 17 LX5560-12-1 LX5560-12-2 12 / 300 20 LX5570 Square LX5570-4-1 LX5570-4-2 LX5570-4-3 4 / 100 4 LX5570-6-1 LX5570-6-2 LX5570-6-3 6 / 150 6 LX5570-8-1 LX5570-8-2 LX5570-8-3 8 / 200 8 LX5570-10-1 LX5570-10-2 LX5570-10-3 10 / 250 10 LX5570-12-1 LX5570-12-2 12 / 300 12 LX5580 Round LX5580-4-1 LX5580-4-2 LX5580-4-3 4 / 100 4 LX5580-6-1 LX5580-6-2 LX5580-6-3 6 / 150 6 LX5580-8-1 LX5580-8-2 LX5580-8-3 8 / 200 8 LX5580-10-1 LX5580-10-2 LX5580-10-3 10 / 250 10 LX5580-12-1 LX5580-12-2 LX5580-12-3 12 / 300 12 LX5580-14-1 14 / 350 15 LX5590 Knife LX5590-4-1 LX5590-4-2 LX5590-4-3 4 / 100 13 x 3 LX5590-6-1 LX5590-6-2 LX5590-6-3 6 / 150 18 x 4 LX5590-8-1 LX5590-8-2 LX5590-8-3 8 / 200 22 x 5 LX5590-10-1 LX5590-10-2 10 / 250 27 x 6.5 LX5530 Handy file 1 side bastard, 1 side single cut L = «/mm LX5530-8 8 / 200 26 x 5 LX5530-10 10 / 250 30.6 x 5.6 10
Sets of standard files LX5460 Set of 6 key files with handle, in pouch LX5460-4 4 / 100 LX5930 Set of 5 files with handle, in pouch Composed of: LX5519 / LX5559 / LX5569 / LX5579 / LX5589, «Second cut» LX5930-8 8 / 200 LX5930-10 10 / 250 LAM020 Set of 6 needle files «Midget» single cut, in pouch L = mm LAM020-140-2ST 140 11
Range «sharpening» LX5630 Taper saw file LX5630-4 4 / 100 8.8 LX5630-5 5 / 125 11.5 LX5630-6 6 / 150 13.5 LX5630-7 7 / 175 15 LX5630-8 8 / 200 16.5 LX5640 Taper saw file, narrow LX5640-4 4 / 100 6 LX5640-5 5 / 125 7 LX5640-6 6 / 150 8.5 LX5640-7 7 / 175 11.5 LX5640-8 8 / 200 13.5 LX5650 Taper saw file, extra narrow LX5650-4 4 / 100 5 LX5650-5 5 / 125 6 LX5650-6 6 / 150 7 LX5650-7 7 / 175 8 LX5650-8 8 / 200 10 LX5655 Taper saw, double extra slim L = '' / mm LX5655-4 4 / 100 4 LX5655-5 5 / 125 5 LX5655-6 6 / 150 6 LX5655-7 7 / 175 7 LX5655-8 8 / 200 8 LX5670 Blunt mill file, 2 square edges LX5670-6-1 LX5670-6-2 6 / 150 16 x 2.5 LX5670-8-1 LX5670-8-2 8 / 200 21 x 3 LX5670-10-1 LX5670-10-2 10 / 250 25 x 4 LX5670-12-1 LX5670-12-2 12 / 300 30.6 x 5.6 12
LX5671 Tapered mill file, 2 square edges L = '' / mm LX5671-4-1 LX5671-4-2 LX5671-4-3 4 / 100 11.5 x 1.9 LX5671-6-1 LX5671-6-2 LX5671-6-3 6 / 150 16.0 x 3.0 LX5671-8-1 LX5671-8-2 LX5671-8-3 8 / 200 20.6 x 3.7 LX5671-10-1 LX5671-10-2 LX5671-10-3 10 / 250 25.4 x 4.8 LX5671-12-1 LX5671-12-2 LX5671-12-3 12 / 300 30.6 x 5.6 LX5671-14-1 LX5671-14-2 LX5671-14-3 14 / 350 36.0 x 6.5 LX5680 Blunt mill file, 1 round edge LX5680-6-2 6 / 150 16 x 2.5 LX5680-8-1 LX5680-8-2 8 / 200 21 x 3 LX5680-10-1 LX5680-10-2 10 / 250 25 x 4 LX5680-12-1 LX5680-12-2 12 / 300 30.6 x 5.6 LX5690 Blunt mill file, 2 round edges LX5690-8 8 / 200 21 x 3 LX5690-10 10 / 250 25 x 4 13
Range «rasps» RA5600 Hand RA5600-8-1 RA5600-8-2 8 / 200 22 x 5 RA5600-10-1 RA5600-10-2 10 / 250 26 x 6.5 RA5605 Hand 1 2 RA5605-8-2 8 / 200 19 x 4.5 1 One side file 2 One side rasp RA5610 Halfround RA5610-8-1 RA5610-8-2 8 / 200 21 x 6 RA5610-10-1 RA5610-10-2 10 / 250 25 x 7.5 RA5610-12-1 RA5610-12-2 12 / 300 27 x 8.5 RA5610-14-1 14 / 350 32 x 11 RA5620 Round RA5620-8-1 RA5620-8-2 8 / 200 8 RA5620-10-1 RA5620-10-2 10 / 250 10 RA5631 Shoemaker s rasps L = '' / mm RA5631-8 8 / 200 25 x 6 14
RA5180 Cabinet rasp RA5180-10-2 RA5180-10-3 10 / 250 28 x 5.5 RA5180-12-2 RA5180-12-3 12 / 300 34 x 6.5 RA2501 Pillar L = mm RA2501-140-4 140 5 x 2 RA2502 Halfround L = mm RA2502-140-4 140 6.2 x 2.5 RA2506 Warding L = mm RA2506-140-4 140 5.5 x 2.2 RA2507 Three square L = mm RA2507-140-4 140 3.8 RA2508 Square L = mm RA2508-140-4 140 3.3 RA2510 Round L = mm RA2510-140-4 140 3.7 15
Set of rasps RA2526 Set of 6 rasps Composed of: RA2501 / RA2502 / RA2506 / RA2507 / RA2508 / RA2510 L = mm RA2526-140-4 140 16
Handles / Accessories Handle «Crocodile» Antislip plastic file handle with hardenend threaded insert L = mm *E AL110-R 94 L 4" AL210-R 94 L 4'' - 6'' AL310-R 94 L 4'' - 6'' AL410-R 105 L 6'' - 8'' AL450-R 105 L 6'' - 10'' AL510-R 105 L 8'' - 12'' AL550-R 105 L 8'' - 12'' AL610-R 121 L 10'' - 12'' AL710-R 131 L 12'' - > *E = Suitable for files with a length of ALB001 Handle «Python» Antislip plastic file handle For files... L = mm *E ALB001-1 113 L 4'' - 6'' ALB001-2 113 L 6'' - 10'' ALB001-3 113 L 10'' - > *E = Suitable for files with a length of (indicative value) ALB002 Handle «Python» Antislip plastic file handle For files... L = mm *E ALB002-1 113 L 4'' - 6'' ALB002-2 113 L 6'' - 10'' ALB002-3 113 L 10'' - > *E = Suitable for files with a length of (indicative value) AL5990 Brush for files 17
Programme «DIY packagings» Files range in individual DIY packaging, handle security fitted LX5519 Hand LX5519-8-1 LX5519-8-2 8 / 200 22 x 5 LX5519-10-1 LX5519-10-2 10 / 250 26 x 6.5 LX5529 Flat LX5529-8-1 LX5529-8-2 8 / 200 22 x 4.5 LX5529-10-1 LX5529-10-2 10 / 250 26 x 6.5 LX5559 Halfround LX5559-8-1 LX5559-8-2 8 / 200 21 x 6 LX5559-10-1 LX5559-10-2 10 / 250 25 x 7.5 LX5569 Three square LX5569-8-1 LX5569-8-2 8 / 200 14 LX5569-10-1 LX5569-10-2 10 / 250 17 LX5579 Square LX5579-8-1 LX5579-8-2 8 / 200 8 LX5579-10-1 LX5579-10-2 10 / 250 10 LX5589 Round LX5589-8-1 LX5589-8-2 8 / 200 8 LX5589-10-1 LX5589-10-2 10 / 250 10 18
LX5689 Blunt mill file, 1 round edge LX5689-8-2 8 / 200 21 x 3 LX5689-10-2 10 / 250 25 x 4 RA5609 Hand RA5609-8-1 RA5609-8-2 8 / 200 22 x 5 RA5609-10-1 RA5609-10-2 10 / 250 26 x 6.5 RA5619 Halfround RA5619-8-1 RA5619-8-2 8 / 200 21 x 6 RA5619-10-1 RA5619-10-2 10 / 250 25 x 7.5 RA5699 Hand 1 2 RA5699-8-2 8 / 200 19 x 4.5 1 One side file 2 One side rasp RA5189 Cabinet rasp RA5189-10-2 10 / 250 28 x 5.5 19
Which tool for which material? Material Typ of cut Bastard Second cut Smooth a) Files PUB113.6/GB - 12.06 - UMV Steels Cast irons Copper, Brass, Bronze Aluminium aloys Wood Thermoplastic b) Rasps Wood Thermoplastic Application Best Suitable Acceptable Vallorbe the world leader of precision files. More information? Just ask for a brochure for each product range. Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe SA Case postale 150 CH-1337 Vallorbe Switzerland Tel. +41 21 843 94 94 Fax +41 21 843 94 00 umv@vallorbe.com www.vallorbe.com