Lenox 87428CLB154650 Welded Bandsaw Blade 5-8 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX 87428CLB154650 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for demanding metal-cutting applications in professional shop and industrial environments. Measuring 15 feet 3 inches in length, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, this blade features a variable pitch tooth form ranging from 5 to 8 TPI. The M42 high speed steel tooth material delivers heat resistance and edge retention when cutting hard metals. The spring steel back provides flexibility and fatigue resistance through continuous sawing cycles. Licensed tradespeople and shop technicians working with structural and alloy materials will find this blade suited to high-production cutting tasks.

This blade is designed for horizontal and vertical band saw machines that accept a 15 feet 3 inch loop. The variable pitch design reduces vibration and harmonic resonance during cuts, making it effective across a wide range of material thicknesses and cross-sections. Suitable material applications include alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The Vari-Raker tooth set and Classic series construction support consistent performance through extended production runs.

Key Features

• M42 high speed steel teeth for cutting hard ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Variable pitch 5 to 8 TPI reduces vibration and improves cut finish across material thicknesses
• Vari-Raker tooth set promotes efficient chip evacuation and reduces blade loading
• Spring steel back provides flexibility and resistance to fatigue cracking
• 0.058 inch kerf width delivers clean, consistent cuts with minimal material waste
• Welded loop construction for direct drop-in installation on compatible band saw machines

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or upgrade blade for band saw machines that accept a 15 feet 3 inch welded loop blade, 1 inch wide, at 0.035 inches thick. Verify machine blade specification before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or shop technician familiar with band saw blade tensioning and tracking procedures. Power down and lockout the saw before removing the old blade or installing the new one. Use appropriate blade-handling gloves — bandsaw blades present a laceration hazard at any tooth pitch. Follow the machine manufacturer guidelines for blade tension, guide bearing clearance, and tracking adjustment before resuming cuts.