Lenox GT22017CX15500 Welded Bandsaw Blade 3-4 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX GT22017CX15500 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade from the Contestor GT series, designed for demanding metal-cutting applications on horizontal and vertical band saws. The blade measures 186 inches (15 feet 6 inches) in length and 1-1/2 inches in width, with a 0.05-inch blade thickness and a variable pitch of 3 to 4 TPI. The tooth material is M42 high speed steel with a positive rake angle and Vari-Set tooth set, delivering aggressive chip clearance and extended blade life when cutting a wide range of metals. Licensed HVAC, plumbing, and fabrication shops use this blade for structural and precision cuts alike.

This blade is suited for industrial and commercial cutting environments where operators regularly work through alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, mold steel, nickel alloys, titanium, tool steel, and bearing steel. The variable pitch pattern reduces harmonic vibration during the cut, making it a reliable choice for shops processing a variety of material thicknesses in a single blade setup. It is not designed for contour cutting applications.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth for extended cutting life on hard metals
• Variable 3 to 4 TPI pitch with Vari-Set tooth set reduces vibration and improves surface finish
• Positive rake angle promotes aggressive, efficient material removal
• Spring steel back provides flexibility and fatigue resistance over repeated blade cycles
• Ground, toothed, variable cutting edge style for consistent kerf control at 0.082 inches kerf width
• Welded construction for continuous-loop operation on standard band saw equipment

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement welded bandsaw blade for band saw machines accepting a 186-inch loop blade that is 1-1/2 inches wide. Verify your machine's wheel size and blade guide specifications before installation to confirm fitment.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with band saw equipment. Power down and lock out the machine before removing the worn blade or installing the new one. Confirm blade tension, tracking adjustment, and guide bearing clearances per the machine manufacturer's specifications before running the saw. Allow a break-in period at reduced feed pressure for the first several cuts to seat the tooth set properly.