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Rotating File A-0008
A-0008 – is the longer version of our A-0007 file. Among its most common uses we can include sharp edge removal in tight areas and following crack lines. It is ideal for grinding inside pipes and things like 45 degree angles on pipes and corners. It can also be used for removing welds and while essentially not a weld seam removal specific tool, it can remove such in a very precise and fast manner. Its uses stretch from corrosion removal and all the way up to bolt removal/bolt cutting. These rotating file can be used in conjunction with our straight grinder model FG-2XV-50 or our angle die grinder model FCD-6X-51. This rotating file can only be used together with either of the mentioned tools as it is part of a System that has been Classified as COLD WORK and CERTIFIED for use in Explosive Environments by DNV. While some of our tools include optional accessories to add water they do not require them to be Certified, they are simply used to increase the lifetime of the file and in some cases for Operator peace of mind. For either tool the cooling cap A-0062 will work.
- Total length – 72mm
- Teeth Length – 32mm
- Weight – 282grs
Certified Cold Work Tool
TFT-PNEUMATIC Safety tools are Classified as Cold Work Tools and Certified by DNV for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. No other tool gives you greater protection. Our tools do not require Hot Work Permits, Habitats, or Fireguard.
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Repair Service Available
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Rotating Files for Explosive Zones Compared
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Model | A-0001 Slim | A-0002 Bow Cone | A-0003 Straight Cone | A-0004 Little Papa | A-0005 Round Boy | A-0006 Al-Ti-Char | A-0007 Shorty | A-0008 Big Papa | A-0009B Big Boy B |
Total Length | 65 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 57 mm | 72 mm | 95 mm |
Teeth Length | 27 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | 26 mm | 17 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm |
Weight | 76 g | 114 g | 110 g | 182 g | 168 g | 78 g | 194 g | 282 g | 340 g |
Micrometer Result* | Average of 76 µm (2.99 mil) surface | Average of 43 µm (1.69 mil) surface | Average of 44 µm (1.73 mil) surface | Average of 83 µm (3.26 mil) surface | Average of 53 µm (2.08 mil) surface | Average of 44 µm (1.73 mil) surface | Average of 56 µm (2.20 mil) surface | Average of 72 µm (2.83 mil) surface | Average of 63 µm (2.48 mil) surface |
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Compatible Grinders |  Angle Grinder  Die Grinder | Angle Grinder Die Grinder | Angle Grinder Die Grinder | Angle Grinder Die Grinder | Angle Grinder Die Grinder | Angle Grinder Die Grinder | Angle Grinder Die Grinder | Angle Grinder Die Grinder | Angle Grinder Die Grinder |
*Result after grinding follows the SSPC SP-11 surface treatment standard.
TFT Safety Tools Certified Cold Work Tools Features
Health, Safety and the Environment
These rotating files (can also be called grinding burrs or rotary files) are designed to be an extension of the Operators arm. They feature low vibration during operation, low heat, and low noise levels. The metal fragments are large, sharpless, and will drop just a few inches away from the work piece, making the worksite safe, and its cleanup easy and fast.
Certified and Classified by DNV as Cold Work Tools
For material removal jobs in Classified Areas, you need tools that are Certified Cold Work, to avoid spending in Hot Work Permits, Habitats and fire watches or worse, shutdowns and delays. Our tools have been used for more than 15 years in the toughest places around the World.
Tungsten Carbide Grinding Tool
The TFT-PNEUMATIC Safety Tools rotating files and discs are made of a proprietary alloy based on tungsten carbide. The hardness in their Patented design is right in between the one of an industrial diamond and the one from a natural diamond. Depending on the job you may select the type to use: surface prep, grinding or cutting.
Long Lasting
TFT-PNEUMATIC Safety Tools rotating files and discs are reliable and safe to use in explosive environments, such as Offshore Platforms, Refineries, Chemical Plants, mines, and many other places. These tools are robust and built for heavy-duty industrial jobs. Their lifespan is up to 100 times the one of a traditional carbide file. Since our files do not heat up significantly, they do not lose their sharp edge. In 15 years no users have complained about the file’s lifetime. Most of our users praise the ability for both the tools and attachments to be in pair with the toughest jobs in the Industry.
Certified for Cold Work
The tools have endured a long and tough Certification process by DNV. They have proven throughout this testing and for more than 15 years in the toughest conditions, that they will not trigger an ignition. Used day in day out in the toughest places in the world they are a valuable asset for small to medium jobs where mobility and speed are important.
Reduce Operating Costs
By using these certified cold work tools, you can avoid all the hassle from a Hot Work Permit or Habitats. The tools can be used in hydrocarbon-rich environments, where gas is present without all the dangers associated with using hot work tools. Our tools are so cool in fact that they can be used directly in contact with the hydrocarbon/gas. While not the economical tool as a standalone item, their ability to be used at all times, allows the Asset Owner to recover the investment many times over in as little as a few minutes of use.
Safe to Use
Being certified cold work tools means you do not need to cover up adjacent surfaces in the work area because the tools do not produce any hot sparks that can burn through paint coatings. The work area temperature is low heat, averaging 95-105°F when grinding steel, which if you think about it is just above human body temperature. Our tools are also certified for Dust Explosive atmospheres.
Surface Roughness Profile
Depending on the grinding burr or grinding disc you use, the Surface Roughness Profile you can expect goes in the 40-75 microns (2.5 mils) range and achieve +1,600 psi on Pull Test. You can see more details in the comparative table above. Our tools are ideal for corrosion removal and spot repair. Corrosion never sleeps, you need a tool to match it without waiting for your assets to deteriorate completely. Depending on the job size, select the applicable number of tools or suitcases.
Toxic-Free Polyurethane Coatings
There is no escape of isocyanides when grinding through polyurethane coatings with traditional tools. However TFT-PNEUMATIC Safety Tools chip off the material, rather than burn it. This is accomplished by reducing the energy, thus reducing the heat. This means the Operators will not breathe these harmful chemicals.
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