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Products in this section: Solid Carbide Float Blades, Tungsten Carbide Chip Blades, Basic Dental Floats, Special Purpose Floats, Floats for Miniature Horses, Thomsen's Universal Float, Procter Float, "S - Files, Incisor Rasps and a Roll-Up Float Case. (Left click on the product name or scroll down for further information.)

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 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. 

These blades are also available in a shorter size (1-1/2") in a fine pattern for the Mitz Reciprocating Float.  

Also available are replacement blades for our Small, Low Profile and Mitz 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
"F" Fine Blade for Mitz Pneumatic Caudal Hook Float

#03563

$81.00
"F" Fine Blade for Mitz Pneumatic Reciprocating Float (1-1/2")

#03560

$79.00

"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


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

$10.00

Medium (Regular) Tungsten Carbide Chip Blade

#03512

$10.00

Coarse Tungsten Carbide Chip Blade

#03514

$10.00

 


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.
bulletStyles "A" and "B" 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 (A)

#03120

$85.00

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

#03110

$85.00

Upper Obtuse, Short - Standard (C)

#03130

$85.00

Lower Offset, Long - Draft - Standard (A)

#03120L

$94.00

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

#03110L

$94.00

Lower Offset, Long - Premium (A)

#03220

$144.00

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

#03210

$144.00

Upper Obtuse, Short - Premium (C)

#03230

$144.00

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

Uses of Floats


The Lower-Offset, Long Float (A) 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 (B) 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 (C) 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.

Special Purpose Floats

 

 

 

 

Harlton's Low Profile Float - The Harlton's Low Profile Float is designed for finishing upper and lower rear molars with a pull stroke. It is 21" long overall and comes complete with a Medium cutting pattern,  specially-sized solid tungsten carbide blade that can be resharpened.  A Fine cutting pattern for finishing is also available.  

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Harlton's Low Profile Float

#03170

$171.00

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

 

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

#03590

$22.00

Procter Float

Flat, offset tungsten carbide float with medium grit.  For floating the first two premolars.  Length 12", width 1".

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Procter Float

#05110

$25.00

 

"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 either Fine/Medium grits or Medium/Coarse grits and in stainless steel with Fine/Medium grits.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

S-File Diamond Chip Fine Grit - Small

#04120

$27.00

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

#04211

$40.00

S-File Std. Steel Medium/Coarse Grits - Small #04213 $40.00
S-File Stainless Steel Fine/Medium Grits - Small #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

S-File Stainless Steel Fine/Medium Grits - Medium #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

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


Incisor Rasps

Standard Incisor Rasps

These large files are used for leveling-out incisors and long molars and for flattening waves. They have medium grit tungsten carbide on one side and coarse grit on the other. Only 5" of the file is gritted to protect the user’s hands and the horse’s mouth. The grit on the medium side extends all the way to the edge of the file to facilitate an even finish on incisors while the grit on the coarse side is indented slightly to protect delicate gum and cheek tissue. Available in copper painted, 1 3/4" wide, standard steel and in a 1 1/2" wide, rust-resistant, stainless steel model which can be regritted. Both are 14" long and can be ordered with or without a wooden blacksmith rasp handle.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Standard Incisor Rasp #06110 $50.00
Stainless Steel Incisor Rasp #06112 $96.00
Wooden Screw-On Rasp Handle #06190 $4.00

Premium Incisor Rasp

Heavy-duty stainless steel file with a replaceable, and regritable, 5" long sleeve. The sleeve is coated on one side with medium tungsten carbide grit and on the other side with coarse grit. The rasp is 16 1/2" long, 1 1/2" wide and has a hard rubber handle.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Premium Incisor Rasp with 3 Sleeves #06200 $268.00
Replacement T/C Grit Sleeve, Each #06209 $49.00

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
 

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