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Nail equipment types: e-files, lamps and dust collectors

Pick an equipment type to see what it does, which specs matter, and what to check before you buy one.

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Corded e-file What a corded e-file is, what makers state about input voltage, bit shank, speed and warranty, and the care and warranty catches to know first.
Cordless (rechargeable) e-file What makers claim for cordless e-file runtime, speed and bit fit, why battery figures conflict, and what to check about chargers and flying.
E-file handpiece What an e-file handpiece is, the size, weight and speed figures makers publish, which controllers a handpiece fits, and how makers say to care for one.
E-file controller (control box) What an e-file control box does, the input voltages and controls makers list, which handpieces it accepts, and the adapter and warranty catches.
Tabletop dust collector What a tabletop nail dust collector does, the air speed, noise, size and voltage makers publish, what HEPA claims mean, and what no source measures.
Built-in dust collector What a built-in nail dust collector is, the cutout, air speed and filter details makers publish, how often the filter needs cleaning, and what to check.
Full-hand UV/LED lamp What makers state for full-hand nail lamps: wavelength, timers, size, input and safety marks, why LED lamps can emit UVA, and the care catches to know.
Rechargeable (cordless) lamp What makers claim for cordless nail lamps: battery and charging, wavelength, timers and voltage, plus the battery-safety and travel points to check.
Flash-cure lamp What a flash-cure nail lamp is, the low wattage, wavelength, timer and size figures makers list, and why some are built for one maker's system.
Drill and bit holder What a nail drill and bit holder does, the hole size and tilt makers state, which drills a holder is listed for, and why it is for organization only.