Irwin Blades 88540IBB72360 Bandsaw Blade 10-14 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The IRWIN BLADES 88540IBB72360 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade built for cutting metal and other materials in professional shop environments. The blade measures 93 inches in total length and 0.5 inches in width, with a thickness of 0.025 inches. The bi-metal construction pairs a high-speed steel M42 tooth edge with a flexible alloy backer, giving the blade durability under continuous cutting loads. The variable pitch tooth pattern runs at 10 to 14 teeth per inch, reducing harmonic vibration and producing cleaner cuts across a range of material thicknesses. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working with horizontal or vertical bandsaws are the primary installers of this blade.

This blade is suited for contour and straight bandsaw cutting on metal stock in light industrial and shop settings. The variable 10 to 14 TPI pitch is well matched to cutting solid bar, tubing, and structural sections where a single fixed pitch would cause chatter or tooth strippage. The straight tooth form and toothed cutting edge are optimized for consistent feed rates on powered bandsaw machines. This is a stock-length welded blade ready to mount without additional joining, making it a direct replacement or spare for machines accepting a 93-inch blade loop.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high-speed steel teeth for extended tooth life under metal cutting loads
• Variable pitch of 10 to 14 TPI reduces vibration and improves cut quality across varying material cross-sections
• 93 inches blade length (7 feet 9 inches) in a pre-welded loop for direct installation
• 0.5 inches blade width suits a wide range of standard bandsaw wheel and guide configurations
• 0.025 inches blade thickness provides flexibility around bandsaw wheels while maintaining rigidity at the cut
• Straight tooth form delivers consistent chip clearance during powered metal cutting operations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement welded bandsaw blade for powered horizontal or vertical bandsaw machines accepting a 93-inch blade loop with a 0.5-inch blade width.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician with the machine fully de-energized and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Inspect blade guides, blade tension setting, and wheel tracking before mounting the new blade and resuming operation. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade loop. Do not exceed the blade speed or tension rating specified by the bandsaw machine manufacturer.