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Products in this section: Solid Carbide Float Blades, Tungsten Carbide Chip Blades, Basic Dental Floats, Low Profile Floats, Floats for Smaller Horses, Thomsen's Universal Float, "MS" Traditional Floats and Blades, The Edge™ Floats and Blades, "S - Files, and a Roll-Up Float Case. (Left click on the product name or scroll down for further information.)

Harlton's Solid Carbide Float Blades

These blades are extremely sharp and can be resharpened four or more times. They are made from a solid piece of tungsten carbide that has had file teeth machined into and then been affixed to a stainless steel holder to reinforce it. 

These USA Standard, full size (3") blades are available in three patterns -  "M" (Medium), "C" (Coarse) and "XC" (Extra-Coarse). They fit the standard 3" x 1" blade holders with Allen Head set screws. 

Also available are replacement blades for our Small and Low Profile floats. They come complete with double-sided tape to attach them to the float.  These blades have either the same Medium cutting pattern as our full-size blade or a Fine cutting pattern for finishing work. Like our full-sized blades they can be resharpened.  

The Fine blade is for finishing.  The Medium blade, because it has less cutting depth, is easier to maneuver in the mouth. It works best in mouths that require only minimal maintenance. The Coarse blade is used for removing points, reducing waves and for flattening small hooks. It is best used in mouths that have had only minimal maintenance. The Extra-Coarse blade is for reducing waves and for use when a tooth is too difficult to cut. All patterns cut in only one direction. Therefore, like conventional rasps , they function best when used in a pushing motion.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

"F" Fine Blade for Miniature/Low Profile Floats (2")

#03570

$86.00

"M" Medium Blade Standard Length (3")

#03550

$94.00

"M" Medium Blade for Miniature/Low Profile Floats (2")

#03580

$86.00

"C" Coarse Blade Standard Length (3")

#03552

$94.00

"XC" Extra Coarse Blade Standard Length (3")

#03554

$94.00

 

Disposable The Edge™ Float Blades

Product Description

Stock #

Price

3" Fine Blade (Yellow)

#03539

$65.00

3" Medium Blade (Green)

#03541

$65.00

3" Course Blade (Red)

#03543

$65.00
3" Extra Coarse Blade (Blue) #03545 $65.00

 


Tungsten Carbide Chip Blades

Single-sided and U.S. manufactured. These blades are made of a premium grade of tungsten carbide chips which are bonded to the blade's base using a process which exposes the sharpest points. Full size blades (3") available in three grits. . 

 

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Fine Tungsten Carbide Chip Blade

#03510

$18.00

Medium (Regular) Tungsten Carbide Chip Blade

#03512

$18.00

Coarse Tungsten Carbide Chip Blade

#03514

$18.00


Harlton's Basic Dental Floats

bulletAvailable in Standard and Premium qualities.
bulletYour choice of screw-on replaceable handles -
 traditional hard maple or black neoprene - at no extra cost.
bulletPremium version features one-piece construction and
 higher polish.
bulletTwo long floats available in Regular lengths
(18-1/2" overall) and Draft Horse Length (20-1/2").
bulletAmerican made and crafted in polished extra-strong 
#7 gauge - stainless steel .
bulletComfortable rasp handle enables the blade to cut
on forward strokes for optimum floating efficiency.
bulletLarge 3/8" Allen-head set screws. 
bullet Blades sold separately.
bulletFlat shaft so that, without looking, you know the
floats relative angle on the dental arcade. 

 

 

 

 

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Lower Offset, Long - Standard 

#03120

$90.00

Upper/Lower, Straight-Long - Standard

#03110

$90.00

Upper Obtuse, Short - Standard

#03130

$90.00

Lower Offset, Long - Draft - Standard

#03120L

$94.00

Upper/Lower, Straight-Long - Draft - Standard

#03110L

$94.00

Lower Offset, Long - Premium

#03220

$144.00

Upper/Lower, Straight-Long - Premium

#03210

$144.00

Upper Obtuse, Short - Premium

#03230

$144.00

These floats can be used with solid carbide blades, carbide chip blades or with traditional steel rasp blades.

Uses of Basic Floats


The Lower-Offset, Long Float is used in a pushing motion to remove points along the entire lower arcade. It is often bowed slightly by the user to provide greater floating pressure using the upper incisors for leverage. It can also be used to round-off the second premolar.

The Upper/Lower, Straight- Long Float is used in a pulling motion to remove points from both the upper and lower rear molars without damaging the mucosa. It, too, is often bowed slightly by the user to afford better leverage.

The Upper Obtuse, Short Float is used to remove points on the forward upper molars, to shape the second premolar and to remove small rostal hooks. It is also used for finishing.

Harlton's Low Profile Floats

Harlton's Low Profile Floats are used to remove caudal hooks and for finishing upper and lower rear molars with a pull stroke. They include a Medium cutting pattern, specially-sized, solid tungsten carbide blade that can be resharpened or replaced. Additional blades and grit patterns available. We offer two versions; standard and pistol grip.

 

 

The standard rasp grip float is 21" long overall and offers a choice of handles - traditional hard maple or black neoprene.

 

The pistol grip float is 19" long overall and has a foam pistol grip handle.

 

 

 

 

 

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Harlton's Standard Low Profile Float

#03170

$171.00

Harlton's Pistol Grip Low Profile Float #03334 $203.00

Floats For Smaller Horses

These Small Floats are scaled-down versions of our regular sized Standard Floats for use in the tight confines of the smaller mouths of young and miniature horses. The three available styles are: Lower Offset, Long (15-1/4") (A), Upper/Lower, Straight Long (15-1/4") (B) and Upper/Obtuse Short (12-3/4") (C).  

These floats have a lower and narrower profile that is much easier and safer to use. They are as strong as our regular floats; just lighter and more compact. The handles are the same size but the shanks are proportionately shorter. They also have an integral specially sized, solid tungsten carbide blade with a Medium cutting pattern which can be resharpened or replaced.  A Fine blade for finishing is also available.

 

 

 

 

 

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Lower Offset, Long - Standard (A)

#03320B

$171.00

Upper/Lower, Straight-Long - Standard (B)

#03310B

$171.00

Upper Obtuse, Short - Standard (C)

#03330B

$171.00

"MS" Traditional Float Handles

bulletCrafted in Australia of high quality stainless steel.
bulletUse an Australian standard 3-1/4" or 2" size blade.
bulletBlade holder accepts standard float blades with solid backing plates from all manufacturers. 
bulletOne-piece heavy duty, solid stainless steel shaft and head construction creates a sturdy, durable float. 
bulletFlat handle shaft to help the user guide the blade along the teeth. 
bulletLarge stainless steel handle with rubberized bands for both durability and a comfortable grip. 
bulletRounded float head minimizes discomfort to the horse. 
bulletBlade is secured to the float head by two screws.
bulletSold without blades.
bullet12% discount on purchase of three or more  - $110.00 each

 

 

Rear Molar Floats

The MS #1 float has a 16" straight shaft with a pistol grip handle and a head size of 3-1/4". Handle weight 1.45 pounds.  The MS #2, MS#3, and MS#6 floats  have 20" straight shafts and weigh 1.25 pounds. The #2 has a 2" head; the #3 and #6 have a 3-1/4" head. In addition, the #6 float has an open face head design that allows the blade to be used until the last sharpening. (Not pictured above.) 

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Rear Upper and Lower Molar Float #1

 #03340

$125.00

Rear Upper & Lower Molar Float #2 (2") 

 #03350

$125.00

Rear Upper & Lower Molar Float #3 (3-1/4")

#03360

$125.00

Rear Upper & Lower Molar Float #6 (3-1/4") #03390 $125.00

Premolar and Molar Floats

The MS #4 and MS #5 floats have 16" straight shafts with a back angle and are designed to cut on a push stroke. Each weighs 1.10 pounds. The #4 has a 3-1/4" head; the #5 a 2" head.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Premolar & Molar Float #4 (3-1/4") 

 #03370

$125.00

Premolar & Molar Float #5 (2") 

#03380 

$125.00

Incisor Float 

The MS #7 float has a 10-1/2" long straight shaft with a 3-1/4" head. Handle weight 0.80 pounds.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Incisor Float #7

#03400

$125.00

Blades for "MS" Floats

The "MS" Floats feature a uninque line of disposable float blades. These blades have a thin backing plate and fit the both the "MS" Floats and other traditional hand floats that have thinker blades heads.

Other blade manufacturers make only one style of blade and make it more or less aggressive by making the teeth smaller or bigger to give the effect of course, medium or fine. On these blades, however, the angle of the cut varies to make the blade more or less aggressive. The result is a blade that cuts predictably, cleanly and smoothly from the first use until the last. 

These blades have solid stainless steel backing plates and are disposable like the shorter Edge blades. 

Four different cutting patterns are offered, each in two blade lengths, 2" and 3-1/4". The 2" blades cost $65.00; The 3-1/4" cost $67.00.

Fine - Coded yellow, the least aggressive blade pattern.
Medium - Coded green, a more aggressive pattern than the fine blade.
Course - Coded red, more aggressive pattern than the medium blade.
Extra Course – Coded blue, the most aggressive blade pattern.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

MS Float Blade - Fine - Yellow - 2" 

 #03538

$65.00

MS Float Blade - Medium  - Green - 2"

#03540

$65.00

MS Float Blade - Course - Red - 2" #03542 $65.00
MS Float Blade - Extra Course - Blue - 2" #03544 $65.00
MS Float Blade - Fine - Yellow - 3-1/4" #03526F $67.00
MS Float Blade - Medium  - Green - 3-1/4" #03527M $67.00
MS Float Blade - Course - Red - 3-1/4" #03528C $67.00
MS Float Blade - Fine - Extra Course - Blue - 3-1/4" #03529X $67.00

 

 

The Edge™ Equine Lightweight Floats and Blades

The Edge™ Float Handles

The Edge's™ disposable float blade system consists of 13 different styled stainless steel float handles and four different grinds of solid tungsten carbide blades.

Float Advantages –

bulletDisposable blades eliminate all regrinding hassles and costs.
bulletLighter in weight than traditional floats and blades. 
bulletLower in profile than traditional floats. 
bulletSmaller blades for easier maneuverability than traditional floats. 
bulletHandles available in 13 lengths and configurations.
bulletSold without blades.

Molar Floats

The #UL1540 and #UL1550 floats (top to botton of picture) both have a 20", -2 degree angled shaft and weigh 0.80 pounds. The #1540 has a 1-1/2" head; the #1550 has a 2" head. 

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Rear Molar Float #UL1540

 #13380

$135.00

Rear Molar Float #UL1550

#13385

$135.00

The #FM5040 and Rear Molar Float #UL1550 floats both have a 21", -2 degree angled shaft and weigh 0.80 pounds. The #5040 has a 1-1/2" head; the #5050 has a 2" head.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Rear Molar Float #FM5040

 #13390

$135.00

Rear Molar Float #FM5050 

#13395

$135.00

The #LM2540 and #LM3540 floats both have a 21", -4 degree angled shaft and a 1-1/2" head. The #2540 has a shaft made of stainless tubing and weighs 0.75 pounds. The shaft of the #3540 is made of stainless steel rod and weighs 0.80 pounds.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Rear Molar Float #LM2540

 #13400

$135.00

Rear Molar Float #LM3540

#13405

$135.00

The #PM2050 float has a 15", 24 degree angled shaft and a 2" head. It weighs 0.75 pounds.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Premolar/Molar Float #PM2050

 #13355

$135.00

Premolar and Molar Floats

The #SR6040 and the #SR7050 floats (left to right) both have a 16" solid rod offset shaft with a 2" head. The difference between them is the amount the head is offset from the handle.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Premolar/Molar Float #SR6040

 #13365

$135.00

Premolar/Molar Float #SR7050

#13370

$135.00

The #PM2080 float has a 16", 24 degree angled shaft and a 3" head. It weighs 0.75 pounds.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Premolar/Molar Float #PM2080

 #13360

$135.00

The #PM1050 float has a 17", 15 degree angled shaft and a 2" head. It weighs 0.75 pounds.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Premolar/Molar Float #PM1050

 #13375

$135.00

The #UM3040 and #UM3050 floats both have a 13-1/2", 27 degree angled shaft and weigh 0.55 pounds. The #3040 has a 1-1/2" head; the #3050 has a 2" head.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Premolar/Molar Float #UM3040

 #13345

$135.00

Premolar/Molar Float #UM3050

#13350

$135.00

The Edge™ Equine Disposable Float Blades

These blades do not have a backing plate making them lighter and thinner that traditional blades.  I additiona they are disposable and are available in the same four levels of aggressiveness as are all the Edge Equine™ blades/

Blade Features

bulletDisposable
bulletNo heavy and costly backing plate
bulletAvailable in four uniquely colored grinds
bulletAll four grinds available in 1-1/2" and 2" lengths

The Edge™ Equine offers four different cutting patterns each in two blade lengths, 1-1/2"(40mm) and 2"(50mm). the 1-1/2" blades cost $45.00; the 2" $50.00.

Fine - Coded yellow, the least aggressive blade pattern.
Medium - Coded green, a more aggressive pattern than the fine.
Course - Coded red, a more aggressive pattern than the medium.
Extra Course – Coded blue, the most aggressive blade pattern.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Fine Disposable Edge™ Blade - Yellow - 1-1/2" 

 #03640

$45.00

Medium Disposable Edge™  Blade - Green - 1-1/2"

#03740

$45.00

Course Disposable Edge™ Blade - Red - 1-1/2"

#03840

$45.00

Extra Course Disposable Edge™ Blade - Blue - 1-1/2"

#03940

$45.00

Fine Disposable Edge™ Blade - Yellow 2"

#03650

$55.00

Medium Disposable Edge™ Blade - Green - 2"

#03750

$55.00

Course Disposable Edge™ Blade - Red - 2"

#03850

$55.00

Extra Course Disposable Edge™  - Blue - 2"

#03950

$55.00

    Free Trial Offer on The Edge™ Handle and Blade Set

Try a set of four different The Edge™ floats with a selection of different grind blades free for a two-week evaluation period. 

The demonstration kit contains a basic selection of floats and blades to float an entire mouth. After the trail period just return the set to us with a note about your experience – good or bad. There is no obligation to purchase. Customer pays all shippin charges.

Call 800/247-3901 for more details.

Thomsen’s Universal Float

The Thomsen float is designed for finishing or just light floating. Its head is hinge-attached making it universal for upper and lower molars. In addition, the float blade is concave from side to side to stay on tooth surfaces. High impact plastic handle, stainless steel 20" length shaft and head. Complete with replaceable tungsten carbide chip blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Thomsen Universal Float

#03410

$49.00

Blade for Thomsen's Float

#03411

$22.00

Roll-up Float Case

Our Roll-up Float Carrying Case provides a convenient and secure way to carry and store hand floating equipment. It is designed to hold up to eight floats and S-files in individual pockets so they don't scratch one another. The case is made of washable canvas and has two tie-straps. The case measures 29 -1/2" wide and 24" when open.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Roll-Up Float Case  #03600 $38.00

 

 

"S" Files

"S" files are two-sided files that are used for finishing and for floating areas in the mouth that are difficult to reach with a standard float or large rasp. To make them more versatile, "S" files often have different grits on each side to provide both concave and convex surfaces with different abrasion levels. They are available in three sizes for specific applications and in regular steel and rust-resistant stainless steel which can be regritted.

 

Small Diamond "S" File

The small diamond "S" file measures 7" long by 3/4" wide.  Its cutting surface is coated with diamond chips and it is used for final finishing.

Small Tungsten Carbide "S" File

The small "S" file measures 12" long by 3/4" wide. It is used for final finishing in harder to reach areas. We offer this size in a copper painted regular steel version with Fine/Medium grits and Medium/Course grits and in stainless steel with Fine/Medium grits.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Small S-File Diamond Chip Fine Grit - Diamond Chip

#04120

$27.00

Small S-File Std. Steel Fine/Medium Grits - Carbide Chip

#04211

$65.00

Small S-File Stainless Steel Fine/Medium Grits - Carbide Chip - Stainless Steel #04220 $78.00


Medium Tungsten Carbide "S" File - Stainless Steel

The medium "S" file measures 12" long by 1" wide by 1/8" thick. This size makes it ideal for most finishing work.  It has Fine/Medium grits and is made of stainless steel.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Medium S-File Fine/Medium Grits - Carbide Chip - Stainless Steel #04221 $86.00


Large Tungsten Carbide "S" File - Stainless Steel

The large "S" file measures 20" long by 1 1/4" wide and has medium grit on three sides and coarse grit on a convex side. It is used in hard to reach areas at the rear of the mouth to level waves and to smooth any rough areas left after cutting a molar.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Large S-File Medium/Coarse Grits - Carbide Chip - Stainless Steel #04224 $91.00
 

 

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Last modified: June 28, 2010