Irwin Blades 87965IBB144470 Welded Bandsaw Blade

Product Description

The IRWIN BLADES 87965IBB144470 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade designed for metal-cutting applications in industrial and fabrication environments. The blade runs 14 feet 8 inches in length and 0.75 inches wide, with a 0.035-inch thickness and a variable pitch tooth pattern ranging from 8 to 12 TPI. The bi-metal construction pairs a flexible alloy steel backing with M42 high speed steel teeth, delivering both durability under stress and edge retention through hard or interrupted cuts. Metalworking shops, maintenance technicians, and fabricators install this blade on standard bandsaw equipment where consistent cut quality and blade longevity are priorities.

This blade is suited for horizontal and vertical bandsaw machines commonly found in metal fabrication shops and maintenance facilities. The variable pitch tooth pattern from 8 to 12 TPI reduces harmonic vibration during the cut, making it effective across a range of stock sizes and material profiles. The straight tooth form and toothed cutting edge are well matched to general-purpose cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It ships as a single welded loop ready for immediate installation without additional field welding or joining.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth for extended tooth life
• Variable pitch 8 to 12 TPI reduces vibration and improves cut finish
• 14 feet 8 inches overall length delivered as a factory-welded loop
• 0.75-inch blade width provides lateral stability during contour and straight cuts
• 0.035-inch blade thickness suited for standard bandsaw wheel geometry
• Straight tooth form for consistent chip clearance on metal stock

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or spare welded bandsaw blade for bandsaws accepting a 14-foot 8-inch loop, 0.75-inch wide, 0.035-inch thick blade.

Installation Notes

A qualified maintenance technician or machine operator should power down and lockout the bandsaw before removing or installing the blade. Verify that wheel guides, blade tension, and tracking adjustments match the blade width and thickness specifications before running the saw. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling coiled or uncoiled bandsaw blades. Follow the equipment manufacturer's blade tension specifications for 0.75-inch bi-metal blades to avoid premature blade fatigue.