Lenox 94490QPB144520 Bandsaw Blade 3-4 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 94490QPB144520 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for demanding metal-cutting applications in professional shop and fabrication environments. Measuring 14 feet 10 inches in length, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, it features a variable pitch tooth form in the 3 to 4 TPI range. The M42-plus high speed steel tooth material delivers hardness and heat resistance well above standard bi-metal grades. The QXP series design pairs a spring steel back with a positive rake angle and single level tooth set to maintain consistent chip flow and reduce blade deflection during contour or structural cuts.

This blade is suited for production bandsaw operations cutting a broad range of metals including alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, mold steel, bearing steel, titanium, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. It is a practical choice for machine shops, maintenance facilities, fabrication shops, and steel service centers running vertical or horizontal band saws that accept a 1-inch wide blade in the 14-foot 10-inch loop length. The variable pitch tooth pattern reduces harmonic vibration when transitioning between varying section thicknesses, making it effective for bundle cutting and structural profiles.

Key Features

• M42-plus high speed steel teeth for extended blade life on hard and abrasive metals
• Variable pitch 3 to 4 TPI tooth form reduces vibration and chatter across varying workpiece sections
• Ground, toothed, and variable cutting edge style for cleaner, more consistent cuts
• Positive tooth rake angle promotes aggressive chip removal and faster feed rates
• Single level tooth set and spring steel back maintain blade tracking and reduce fatigue cracking
• 0.060-inch kerf width for efficient material removal with controlled waste

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit blade for band saws accepting a 1-inch wide, 14-foot 10-inch welded loop blade. Material application includes alloy steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metal, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, mold steel, bearing steel, and titanium.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician with the band saw fully powered down and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify wheel diameter and blade guide clearances match the 1-inch blade width before mounting. Tension and tracking should be adjusted according to the saw manufacturer specifications before making the first cut. Blade guides and thrust bearings should be inspected and set correctly to prevent premature tooth wear or blade twist.