Lenox 80878CLB144520 Bandsaw Blade 4-6 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 80878CLB144520 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for demanding cutting applications in metal fabrication, maintenance, and industrial service environments. The blade runs 178 inches (14 feet 10 inches) long, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, with a variable 4 to 6 TPI pitch pattern that helps reduce vibration and extend blade life across varying material cross-sections. The tooth body is M42 high-speed steel, backed by a spring steel spine that resists fatigue during continuous cutting cycles. This is a professional-grade blade installed by machinists, pipefitters, and metal fabricators who require consistent performance on production or job-site bandsaws.

This blade is suited for contour-free straight cutting on a wide range of metals including carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The variable pitch Vari-Raker tooth set with a positive rake angle improves chip clearance and reduces tooth loading, making it effective on both thin-walled and solid-section workpieces. It is a fit for vertical or horizontal bandsaw machines that accept a 178-inch blade with a 1-inch width capacity. Typical applications include structural tube, bar stock, and plate cutting in shop and field settings.

Key Features

• M42 high-speed steel teeth for extended cutting life on hard and abrasive metals
• Variable 4 to 6 TPI pitch reduces vibration and harmonics during the cut
• Vari-Raker tooth set with positive rake angle improves chip evacuation
• Spring steel back resists fatigue and work-hardening during continuous operation
• 0.058-inch kerf width minimizes material loss on precision cuts
• Compatible material applications include stainless steel, tool steel, aluminum, and structural steel

Compatibility

Designed for vertical or horizontal bandsaw machines accepting a 178-inch blade length and 1-inch blade width. Suitable for cutting alloy steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metal, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, and tool steel. Contour cutting is not supported with this blade.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified technician with the machine fully de-energized and locked out per applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify that the bandsaw's wheel size and blade guides are set to accept a 1-inch-wide blade before installation. Tension the blade according to the machine manufacturer's specifications and track the blade on the wheels before closing guards. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade during installation.