Lenox 95744QPB165005 Bandsaw Blade 197in 4-6 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 95744QPB165005 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for demanding metal-cutting applications in professional shop and industrial environments. Measuring 197 inches (16 feet 5 inches) in length and 1-1/4 inches wide with a 0.042-inch thickness, this blade uses a variable 4 to 6 TPI Vari-Raker tooth pattern to balance fast stock removal with controlled chip clearing. The M42+ high speed steel tooth material delivers hardness and heat resistance, while the spring steel back provides flexibility and fatigue resistance during continuous cutting cycles. Licensed machinists, fabricators, and tool-room technicians are the primary installers and users of this blade.

This blade is suited for vertical or horizontal band saws in production and job-shop settings where a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are cut daily. The variable pitch design reduces vibration and harmonic noise, making it effective on solids, structurals, and bundles. Stated compatible material applications include alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, mold steel, bearing steel, aluminum, other non-ferrous metals, and titanium. The positive rake angle promotes aggressive, efficient cuts on these materials across varying cross-sections.

Key Features

• M42+ high speed steel teeth for extended edge life on hard and abrasive metals
• Variable 4 to 6 TPI Vari-Raker tooth form reduces vibration and harmonic noise
• Positive rake angle promotes fast, efficient stock removal
• Spring steel back provides flexibility and fatigue resistance during long runs
• 0.068-inch kerf width delivers controlled material removal with minimal waste
• Welded construction for consistent loop integrity under continuous-duty use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit blade for band saws accepting a 197-inch (16 feet 5 inches) loop length and a 1-1/4-inch blade width. Compatible material applications stated by the manufacturer include alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, mold steel, bearing steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and titanium. Not intended for contour cutting applications.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician with the band saw powered off, locked out, and tagged out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Confirm wheel diameter and blade-guide spacing are appropriate for 1-1/4-inch blade width before mounting. Tension the blade to the saw manufacturer's specified range for the blade width and material being cut. Inspect blade welds and tooth condition before initial use and at regular intervals during service.