Lenox 79646CLB144420 Welded Bandsaw Blade 8-12 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 79646CLB144420 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for continuous cutting operations on horizontal and vertical bandsaw machines. Measuring 14 feet 6 inches in length, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, it features a variable pitch tooth pattern ranging from 8 to 12 TPI. The cutting teeth are manufactured from M42 high-speed steel, while the blade back is spring steel — a construction that balances edge hardness with body flexibility. Licensed HVAC, mechanical, and metal fabrication shops install this blade when cutting a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous stock. It is part of the LENOX Classic series.

This blade is suited for production and maintenance cutting environments where the material mix includes alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The variable pitch geometry reduces harmonic vibration during the cut, which improves surface finish and extends blade life when moving between materials of different cross-sections. It is appropriate for metal fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and industrial service operations running standard 14-foot 6-inch capacity bandsaws.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction: M42 high-speed steel teeth bonded to a spring steel back for durability and flexibility
• Variable pitch tooth form at 8 to 12 TPI reduces vibration and improves cut quality across varying stock sizes
• Vari-Raker tooth set pattern promotes efficient chip clearance during continuous cuts
• Kerf width of 0.058 inches for controlled material removal
• Toothed, milled, and variable cutting edge style supports contour and straight cutting applications
• Welded blade format — no mechanical joint — for smooth, uninterrupted cutting cycles

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or spare blade for bandsaw machines accepting a 14-foot 6-inch welded blade with a 1-inch blade width. Suitable for cutting alloy steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, and tool steel.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician with the bandsaw fully de-energized and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify that the blade guides, blade tension, and wheel tracking are adjusted to the manufacturer specifications for 1-inch wide blades before powering on. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade during installation. Do not exceed the rated blade speed for the material being cut.