Lenox 1897665 Welded Bandsaw Blade 3 to 4 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 1897665 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade designed for demanding metal-cutting applications in industrial and fabrication environments. Measuring 16 feet 2 inches long and 1-1/4 inches wide with a 0.042-inch blade thickness, it runs on horizontal and vertical band saws used by metal fabricators, pipefitters, and maintenance machinists. The variable-pitch tooth form at 3 to 4 TPI reduces vibration and harmonic noise during cuts, improving both cut quality and blade life. The M42 high speed steel tooth material handles tough alloys and stainless steel where standard carbon-tooth blades wear prematurely. Spring steel backing provides fatigue resistance through continuous cutting cycles.

This blade is suited for production and job-site band saws cutting a broad range of metal stock. Typical applications include structural steel sections, alloy steel bar, carbon steel tubing, stainless steel plate, aluminum extrusions, and non-ferrous metal profiles. The vari-raker tooth set combined with positive rake angle promotes aggressive chip clearance and consistent feed rates across varied cross-sections. It is not configured for contour cutting and is intended for straight cutting operations on production-grade band saw equipment.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth for extended blade life on tough metals
• Variable pitch at 3 to 4 TPI reduces vibration and harmonic chatter during cuts
• Vari-raker tooth set improves chip clearance and maintains consistent feed
• Positive rake angle promotes aggressive, efficient material removal
• Spring steel back resists fatigue through high-cycle continuous cutting
• Compatible material applications include alloy steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and structural steel

Compatibility

Designed as a welded replacement blade for band saws accepting a 1-1/4-inch-wide blade with a 16-foot-2-inch loop length. Suitable for cutting alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and structural steel stock.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician with the band saw fully de-energized and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify wheel diameter, blade tracking guides, and blade tension specification on the saw before mounting. Blade tension and guide bearing adjustment should follow the saw manufacturer's published settings for 1-1/4-inch blade width. Inspect blade welds and tooth condition before first use and do not operate with a cracked or kinked blade.