Irwin Blades 87697IBB103175 Bandsaw Blade 14 Tpi

Product Description

The IRWIN BLADES 87697IBB103175 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade built for contour and straight cutting in professional shop and trade environments. Measuring 10 feet 5 inches in length and 0.035 inches thick, this blade runs at a constant pitch of 14 teeth per inch (TPI). The tooth material is M42-grade high speed steel with a wavy tooth set, giving it durability and consistent chip clearance across a range of metal and non-ferrous materials. At 0.525 pounds, it is lightweight enough for quick blade changes on standard horizontal and vertical bandsaw machines. Installation is performed by qualified machinists or maintenance technicians familiar with band-saw tensioning and tracking procedures.

This blade is suited for light to medium-duty metal cutting applications in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and industrial production environments. The constant 14 TPI pitch performs best on solid stock and tubing of consistent cross-section. The bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth handles harder workpiece materials where carbon steel blades wear prematurely. The 1/2-inch width fits a range of light and mid-size bandsaw machines that accept blades in that width class.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth for extended blade life on harder materials
• Constant pitch at 14 TPI for consistent, controlled cuts on uniform stock profiles
• Wavy tooth set reduces vibration and improves chip clearance
• 1/2-inch blade width fits a wide range of light and mid-size bandsaws
• Factory-welded loop - no field welding or joining required
• 0.035-inch blade thickness provides flexibility while maintaining tracking stability

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement bandsaw blade for vertical and horizontal bandsaw machines that accept a 1/2-inch wide, 10-foot 5-inch loop blade.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade changes should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician. Power down and lock out the bandsaw before removing the old blade or installing the new one. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the blade loop. After installation, verify blade tension, tracking alignment, and guide bearing clearance before resuming operation, in accordance with the machine manufacturer's specifications.