Lenox 97890QPB144420 Welded Bandsaw Blade 5-8 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX 97890QPB144420 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade designed for demanding metal-cutting applications in industrial and shop environments. Measuring 14 feet 6 inches in length, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, it features a variable pitch tooth pattern ranging from 5 to 8 TPI. The blade body is constructed from spring steel with M42+ high speed steel teeth, delivering durability and edge retention across a wide range of workpiece materials. Licensed machinists, fabricators, and maintenance trades install this blade on horizontal or vertical band saws for structural, plate, and exotic-metal cutting.

This blade is suited for both production and job-shop environments where a single blade must handle varying cross-sections and material types. The variable pitch and Vari-Raker tooth set reduce harmonic vibration during the cut, which matters when working through thick-walled tubing, solid bar, or stacked sections. Compatible material applications include alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, mold steel, bearing steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and titanium.

Key Features

• M42+ high speed steel teeth for extended edge life on hard and abrasive materials
• Variable pitch (5 to 8 TPI) with Vari-Raker tooth set reduces vibration and noise
• Spring steel back for flexibility and resistance to fatigue cracking
• Toothed, milled, variable cutting edge style for smooth, consistent cuts
• Positive tooth rake angle promotes aggressive, efficient material removal
• Kerf width of 0.0580 inches minimizes material loss per cut

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit welded bandsaw blade for horizontal and vertical band saws accepting a 14 foot 6 inch by 1 inch blade. Suitable for cutting alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, mold steel, bearing steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and titanium.

Installation Notes

Blade installation and tensioning should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician with the saw powered off and isolated from its electrical supply. Follow the saw manufacturer's tension and tracking specifications before making a cut. Inspect blade guides, thrust bearings, and wheel brushes before mounting a new blade. Proper break-in at reduced feed pressure during the first few cuts extends blade life significantly.