Lenox 98999QPB175335 Bandsaw Blade 4-6 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 98999QPB175335 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for demanding metal-cutting applications in professional shop and fabrication environments. The blade runs 210 inches (17 feet 6 inches) long and 1.5 inches wide, with a 0.05 inch body thickness and a variable 4 to 6 TPI tooth pattern. The tooth tips are M42+ High Speed Steel, bonded to a spring steel back for resilience under continuous load. The QXP series design uses a Vari-Raker tooth set and positive rake angle to improve chip evacuation and reduce cutting time on difficult materials. Licensed HVAC, plumbing, and metalworking tradespeople will recognize this as a production-grade blade built for high-cycle use on vertical and horizontal band saws.

This blade is suited for cutting a broad range of metals in both residential shop and light-to-heavy industrial settings. The variable pitch tooth form reduces harmonic vibration during cuts, making it effective on structural shapes, solid bar stock, and tubing. Stated material applications include alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, mold steel, bearing steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and titanium. It is a strong fit for fabrication shops, mechanical contractors, and millwrights who regularly cut dissimilar or difficult-to-machine metals on a production band saw.

Key Features

• M42+ High Speed Steel tooth tips for extended edge life on hard and abrasive metals
• Variable 4 to 6 TPI pitch reduces vibration and chatter during cuts
• Vari-Raker tooth set promotes consistent chip clearance and reduces heat buildup
• Positive rake angle improves cut aggression on dense alloys and titanium
• Spring steel back provides fatigue resistance under continuous band saw tension
• 0.08 inch kerf width for predictable material removal and accurate cuts

Compatibility

Designed as a welded-loop replacement blade for vertical and horizontal band saws accepting a 210 inch (17 feet 6 inches) blade length with a 1.5 inch width.

Installation Notes

Blade installation and tensioning should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician familiar with band saw equipment. Power down and lock out the saw before removing the old blade or mounting the new one. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the blade, as the tooth edge presents a laceration hazard even at rest. Verify blade tension and tracking per the saw manufacturer's specifications before resuming cuts.