Lenox 87942CLB154725 Bandsaw Blade 15 Ft 6 in 5-8 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX 87942CLB154725 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for cutting a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in industrial and production environments. The blade measures 15 feet 6 inches in length and 1-1/4 inches in width with a 0.042-inch thickness and a 5 to 8 TPI variable pitch tooth pattern. The M42 high-speed steel tooth tips deliver extended cutting life on hard and abrasive materials, while the spring steel back resists fatigue under continuous band tension. Licensed machinists, fabricators, and metalworking technicians are the typical installers.

This blade is suited for horizontal and vertical metal-cutting bandsaws in job shops, fabrication facilities, and maintenance shops. The variable pitch tooth form and Vari-Raker tooth set reduce harmonic vibration and minimize chatter during cuts through solid bar stock, structural profiles, and tube. It is a straight-cutting blade only — contour cutting is not a rated application. The Classic series designation places it in LENOX standard production line for general-purpose metal sawing.

Key Features

• M42 high-speed steel teeth for cutting hardened and abrasive alloys
• Variable pitch 5 to 8 TPI reduces vibration and improves surface finish across varying material cross-sections
• Vari-Raker tooth set minimizes chip packing and gullet loading
• Spring steel back provides flexibility and fatigue resistance under continuous tension
• Welded construction for consistent joint strength and balanced blade tracking
• 0.068-inch kerf width for efficient material removal with controlled waste

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or spare welded bandsaw blade for metal-cutting bandsaw machines that accept a 15-foot 6-inch by 1-1/4-inch blade. Compatible material applications include alloy steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metal, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, and tool steel.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician with the bandsaw fully de-energized and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify blade tension, tracking, and guide bearing alignment before resuming operation. Always wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade. Confirm that the machine's wheel diameter and blade guide spacing are rated for 1-1/4-inch blade width before mounting.