Lenox 1772374 Welded Bandsaw Blade 17 Ft 4-6 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 1772374 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for professional metalcutting applications on stationary band saws. Measuring 17 feet in length and 1-1/4 inches wide, it runs at a 4 to 6 TPI variable pitch with a Vari-Raker tooth set and a positive rake angle. The blade body is Spring Steel backed with M42+ High Speed Steel teeth, a combination that delivers heat resistance and edge retention when cutting dense or abrasive materials. At 0.042 inches thick with a 0.068-inch kerf width, it balances cut precision with blade stability. Licensed metalworking technicians, fabricators, and tool-room machinists are the primary installers of this blade.

This blade is suited for production and maintenance cutting environments where a wide range of metals pass through the saw. Rated material applications include Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Non-Ferrous Metal, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Tool Steel, Mold Steel, Bearing Steel, and Titanium. The variable pitch pattern reduces harmonic vibration and minimizes tooth loading on interrupted cuts or variable cross-sections, making it a strong choice for structural shapes, tubing, and solid bar stock. It is part of the LENOX QXP series, which targets demanding cutting cycles in commercial fabrication and job-shop environments.

Key Features

• M42+ High Speed Steel teeth for extended edge life on hard and exotic alloys
• Variable 4 to 6 TPI pitch with Vari-Raker tooth set reduces vibration and chatter
• Positive rake angle improves chip clearance and cut rate on dense metals
• Spring Steel back provides flexibility and fatigue resistance under continuous cycling
• 0.068-inch kerf width balances material removal with cut accuracy
• Welded construction for consistent tension and smooth tracking on stationary band saws

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or upgrade blade for stationary band saws accepting a 17-foot, 1-1/4-inch wide welded blade. Verify your saw's wheel diameter, blade guide clearance, and tension rating before installing.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by qualified metalworking technicians familiar with band saw tensioning and tracking procedures. Power down and lock out the saw before removing the old blade or mounting the new one. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade — the teeth are exposed and the spring-steel back can snap open with force. After mounting, run the saw at low speed with no load to confirm proper tracking and blade-guide alignment before cutting.