Hertel 96165 Band Saw Blade 1 in 6-10 Tpi Bi-metal M42

Product Description

The HERTEL 96165 is a welded bi-metal band saw blade designed for continuous cutting operations on metal-cutting band saws. At 11 feet 5 inches in length and 1 inch in width, this blade fits mid-size industrial and shop band saw machines. The tooth material is M42 high speed steel, a cobalt-enriched alloy that retains hardness at elevated cutting temperatures. The variable-pitch pattern runs 6 to 10 teeth per inch, which reduces harmonic vibration and improves cut quality across a range of stock sizes. This blade is installed by machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working with structural steel, tubing, and solid bar stock.

The HERTEL 96165 suits production and job-shop environments where consistent, accurate cuts on ferrous and non-ferrous metals are required. The variable 6-10 TPI pitch handles both thin-wall tubing and thicker solid sections without blade chatter. The 0.035-inch blade thickness is appropriate for standard band saw wheel widths found on machines in this blade-length class. This blade is sold individually and is intended as a direct replacement or maintenance stock item for shops running compatible mid-frame band saws.

Key Features

• M42 high speed steel teeth retain cutting hardness under heat and friction
• Variable 6-10 TPI pitch reduces vibration and extends blade life across mixed stock sizes
• Bi-metal construction bonds a flexible alloy steel back to hardened tooth material for durability
• Straight tooth form provides consistent chip clearance on general-purpose metal cutting
• Welded blade construction ensures a uniform join with no mechanical fasteners to fail mid-cut
• 0.035-inch blade thickness suits standard mid-frame band saw wheel tolerances

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement welded band saw blade for mid-size metal-cutting band saws accepting a 1-inch-wide blade at 11 feet 5 inches in length. Verify your machine's blade length, width, and thickness specifications before installation.

Installation Notes

Band saw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified technician with the machine fully powered down and locked out per OSHA lockout-tagout procedures. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade. Verify blade tension and tracking according to the band saw manufacturer's specifications after installation. Inspect blade guides and wheel brushes for wear before returning the machine to service.