Starrett 13269 Band Saw Blade Coil 1/2 in 100 Ft Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 13269 is a bi-metal band saw blade coil stock designed for continuous cutting operations where custom blade lengths are required. Measuring 1/2 inch wide and 0.035 inches thick, this 100-foot coil is constructed with a high speed steel toothed edge bonded to an alloy steel back. The variable pitch, 6-10 teeth per inch (TPI) configuration reduces harmonic vibration and helps prevent tooth stripping when cutting varying material thicknesses. The hook tooth form with a positive rake angle promotes aggressive chip evacuation. This coil stock is cut to length on-site and then welded, making it a practical consumable for shops running vertical or horizontal band saws with an onboard blade welder.

This blade coil is suited for metal-cutting applications in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and industrial production environments. The raker tooth set and variable pitch pattern make it effective across a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including structural steel, tubing, bar stock, and solid sections. The bi-metal construction withstands the heat and stress of continuous production cuts better than carbon steel alternatives, extending blade life in demanding cutting cycles. Technicians and machinists who regularly replace blades benefit from stocking coil inventory rather than pre-cut lengths.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction: high speed steel teeth bonded to alloy steel back for durability under continuous use
• Variable pitch 6-10 TPI reduces vibration and extends tooth life across mixed material cross-sections
• Hook tooth form with positive rake angle promotes aggressive, efficient chip removal
• Raker tooth set delivers consistent, straight cuts in solid and structural stock
• 100-foot coil allows on-site blade fabrication to any required length
• Contour cutting capable for applications requiring curved or irregular cut paths

Compatibility

Designed as coil stock for band saws equipped with a blade welder that accept 1/2 inch wide blades. Verify your machine's maximum blade width, throat capacity, and wheel diameter before cutting and welding to length.

Installation Notes

Blade cutting and welding should be performed by a qualified machinist or tool technician following the band saw manufacturer's welding and annealing procedures. Disconnect and lock out power to the band saw before removing the old blade or installing a new one. Use appropriate blade-handling gloves when working with coil stock, as the spring tension of coiled blade material presents a laceration hazard. After welding, anneal the weld joint and grind flush before installing on the machine.