Lever arch file ESSELTE Essentials, A4, PP with 30% pre-consumer recycled foil, Bordeaux, 52 mm spine

ESSELTE Essentials lever arch file in A4 size is a document storage solution with a polypropylene (PP) cover containing 30% pre-consumer recycled foil. It is designed to hold punched A4 papers securely using a standard mechanism and provides a 52 mm spine depth for compact storage of reports, forms and records. The file’s overall dimensions are 290×52×318 mm and it is supplied as a single-piece pack in a Bordeaux colour suitable for office, home or study organisation.

Advantages

The polypropylene cover with 30% pre-consumer recycled foil combines durability and reduced environmental impact while the grey paper inner lining adds a finished look inside the cover. Built-in features such as a cover lock, thumbhole and protected metal edges improve handling and help keep documents secure during use and transport. A replaceable spine pocket label enables quick personalisation and identification of contents.

Suitable for

• Organising punched A4 documents and reports
• Office filing and archive storage
• Student notes and coursework
• Home administration and personal records

Key specifications

• Format: A4 document filing
• Cover material: Polypropylene (PP) with 30% pre-consumer recycled foil
• Inner lining: Grey paper
• Spine width (depth): 52 mm
• Overall dimensions: 290 × 52 × 318 mm
• Capacity: Approx. 350 sheets (80 g/m² paper)
• Mechanism: Standard lever arch mechanism
• Additional features: Cover lock, thumbhole, protected metal edges, replaceable spine pocket label
• Certification: FSC® certified

How to use

Open the lever arch mechanism and align punched A4 sheets on the rings, then close the mechanism to secure the papers. Use the thumbhole to remove the file from a shelf and open the cover lock when accessing documents. Insert a printed or hand-written label into the spine pocket for quick identification. Store files upright on shelving or flat in drawers, observing the spine orientation for easy retrieval.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use 80 g/m² punched A4 paper to achieve the stated capacity of approximately 350 sheets and avoid overfilling the mechanism. Keep metal edges and the cover lock free of heavy impacts to maintain secure closure and long-term functionality.