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    Electrical Contact Files

    Clean contacts on electrical components such as spark plugs, switches, relays, and ignition points.
    Files with Tungsten-Coated Teeth
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Contact Files. Electrical Contact Files, Files with Tungsten-Coated Teeth.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Double-Cut Face. Electrical Contact Files.

    Double-Cut Face

    Files with tungsten-coated teeth are best for hard materials commonly found on ignition points and high-amperage electrical contacts, such as tungsten and iridium. They are double cut—two sets of diagonal teeth remove material rapidly.
    Fine Grit
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Face Tooth
    Style
    Edge Tooth
    Style
    For Use On
    Material
    Each
    5 1/4"5/16"0.044"Double CutNoneTitanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, GraphiteSteel4275A200000
    Files with Diamond Abrasive Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Contact Files. Electrical Contact Files, Files with Diamond Abrasive Grit.
    Files with diamond abrasive grit clean contacts with a minimal amount of pressure. The sharpest and hardest abrasive we offer, diamond smooths any material. It’s especially good for delicate tasks where you need to remove very little material at a time.
    Medium Grit
    (120-150 Grit)
    Extra-Fine Grit
    (240-320 Grit)
    Abrasive
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    For Use On
    Material
    Each
    Each
    3/4"4 9/16"3/16"0.015"Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, GraphiteSteel4275A1060000004275A105000000

    Pocket-Size Electrical Contact Files

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Contact Files. Pocket-Size Electrical Contact Files.
    A pen-shaped holder stores six files. Use to clean contacts on electrical components such as spark plugs, switches, relays, and ignition points.
    Rods are used for cleaning pits on contacts.
    Files
    Replacement
    Files
    Replacement Rods
    File
    Handle
    Fine Grit
    (220 Grit)
    Abrasive
    Material
    No. of
    Files
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Steel61 1/2"3/16"0.004"4 1/2"PlasticSix 1 1/4" Length × 0.02" Diameter Rods4575A73000000———04575A8700000
    Steel61 1/2"3/16"0.007"4 1/2"Plastic—4575A71000004575A8500000———0

    Flexible Electrical Contact Files

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Electrical Contact Files. Flexible Electrical Contact Files.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Contact Files. Flexible Electrical Contact Files.
    Bend and twist these files to clean contacts in hard-to-reach spots. Use on electrical components such as spark plugs, switches, relays, and ignition points.
    Each
    Package
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Medium Grit (80 Grit)
    4 3/4"3/8"0.04"Aluminum Oxide4610A2800000124610A61000000
    4 3/4"1/2"0.04"Aluminum Oxide4610A110000124610A4900000
     
    Medium Grit (120 Grit)
    4 3/4"3/8"0.025"Aluminum Oxide4610A120000124610A5100000
    4 3/4"1/2"0.04"Aluminum Oxide4610A170000124610A5500000
    4 3/4"7/8"0.03"Aluminum Oxide4610A240000124610A5800000
     
    Fine Grit (180 Grit)
    4 3/4"3/8"0.04"Aluminum Oxide4610A290000124610A6200000
    4 3/4"1/2"0.025"Aluminum Oxide4610A130000124610A5200000
    4 3/4"1/2"0.04"Aluminum Oxide4610A190000124610A5600000
    4 3/4"7/8"0.03"Aluminum Oxide4610A250000124610A5900000
     
    Extra-Fine Grit (240 Grit)
    4 3/4"3/8"0.025"Aluminum Oxide4610A140000124610A5300000
    4 3/4"3/8"0.04"Aluminum Oxide4610A310000124610A6300000
     
    Extra-Fine Grit (320 Grit)
    4 3/4"3/8"0.015"Aluminum Oxide4610A150000124610A5400000
    4 3/4"3/8"0.025"Aluminum Oxide4610A220000124610A5700000
    4 3/4"3/8"0.04"Aluminum Oxide4610A330000124610A6400000
     

    Thin-Face Electrical Contact Files

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Contact Files. Thin-Face Electrical Contact Files.
    The spatula-like end lets you access contacts in tight spaces. Use on electrical components such as spark plugs, switches, relays, and ignition points. The diamond abrasive cleans the contacts with a minimal amount of pressure while removing very little metal.
    Fine Grit
    (150 Grit)
    Abrasive
    Material
    Diamond
    Surface Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Diamond0.875"7/8"1/4"1/16"5 5/8"Plastic6304T110000000
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