Lenox 13347D2B144445 Bandsaw Blade 14-18 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 13347D2B144445 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for contour cutting across a wide range of metals and materials. Measuring 175 inches in total length and 0.25 inches wide with a 0.025-inch thickness, this blade runs a variable 14 to 18 TPI pitch pattern that reduces vibration and extends blade life during interrupted cuts. The cutting edge combines milled and toothed geometry with a wavy tooth set, providing smooth entry and reduced burr on both thin and thick stock. The M42 high speed steel tooth tips are electron beam welded to a spring steel back, the standard construction of LENOX Classic series blades. Licensed metalworking technicians and fabrication shop operators are the primary users of this blade.

This blade is suited for bandsaw applications involving alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, and tool steel, as well as aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and wood. The variable pitch design makes it especially practical in job shops and maintenance environments where a single blade must handle multiple material types and cross-sections. Contour cutting capability allows use on radius cuts and profile work where a fixed-pitch blade would chatter or stall. It fits standard horizontal and vertical bandsaws that accept a 175-inch blade length.

Key Features

• Variable 14 to 18 TPI pitch reduces harmonic vibration and extends blade service life
• M42 high speed steel tooth tips provide hardness and heat resistance for cutting hardened alloys
• Wavy tooth set with milled variable tooth form supports clean cuts on thin-wall and solid stock
• Spring steel back resists fatigue and maintains blade tension under continuous use
• Contour cutting rated for radius and profile work on the listed material types
• 0.0430-inch kerf width minimizes material loss per cut

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style welded replacement blade for bandsaws accepting a 175-inch loop length with a 0.25-inch blade width.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with bandsaw tensioning and tracking procedures. Power down and lockout the bandsaw before removing the existing blade or installing a new one. Use appropriate blade-handling gloves — bandsaw blades store spring tension and can uncoil rapidly. Follow the bandsaw manufacturer specifications for blade tension and tracking alignment before resuming cuts.