Lenox 87888CLB103315 Welded Bandsaw Blade 5-8 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX 87888CLB103315 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade designed for continuous cutting of metals and structural materials in professional shop and field environments. The blade measures 10 feet 10.5 inches in length and 0.75 inches (3/4 inch) wide, with a thickness of 0.035 inches. It runs a variable pitch of 5 to 8 TPI using a Vari-Raker tooth set, which helps reduce harmonic vibration and improve chip evacuation across varying material cross-sections. The cutting teeth are High Speed Steel (HSS) M42 grade, bonded to a spring steel back. This blade is installed by millwrights, maintenance machinists, metal fabricators, and pipe and structural tradespeople who rely on consistent cuts in demanding production settings.

This blade is suited for horizontal and vertical band saws in metal-cutting applications across residential shops, commercial fabrication facilities, and industrial maintenance environments. Its variable pitch geometry makes it effective when cutting irregular profiles, bundles, or solids where a fixed-pitch blade would generate excessive vibration. Material applications include alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, structural steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The Classic series designation indicates this is a standard production blade intended for general-purpose metal sawing rather than specialized or exotic alloy cutting programs.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 High Speed Steel teeth bonded to a spring steel back for durability and flex resistance
• Variable 5 to 8 TPI Vari-Raker tooth set reduces vibration and improves cut quality on mixed cross-sections
• 0.035-inch blade thickness with a 0.058-inch kerf width for efficient material removal
• 3/4-inch blade width supports accurate tracking on compatible band saw wheel configurations
• Cuts alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, structural steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals
• Welded loop construction — no field joining required

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or spare welded bandsaw blade for metal-cutting band saws that accept a 10 feet 10.5-inch loop blade with a 3/4-inch width and 0.035-inch thickness. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide clearance, and tension specifications on the host machine before installation.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with the host machine's tensioning and tracking procedures. Power down and lockout/tagout the saw before removing the guard or handling the blade. Use appropriate cut-resistant gloves when uncoiling or mounting the blade, as tooth edges are sharp. Confirm proper blade tension and tracking alignment before resuming operation, following the saw manufacturer's specifications.