Starrett 14931 Welded Bandsaw Blade 5-8 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 14931 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade built for continuous cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It measures 10 feet 5 inches in length, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, with a variable pitch of 5 to 8 teeth per inch (TPI). The tooth material is M42 high speed steel set in a raker pattern with a positive rake angle, which promotes aggressive chip removal and extended blade life under heavy production loads. The flexible back construction resists fatigue during contour cutting operations. This blade ships as a single welded loop, ready to install on compatible bandsaws without additional preparation.

The 14931 is suited for metal-cutting bandsaw applications in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and industrial service environments. It handles both ferrous metals such as steel and iron and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper. The variable pitch design reduces harmonic vibration during the cut, which is particularly useful when transitioning between varying cross-sections or wall thicknesses. Licensed machinists, maintenance technicians, and metalworking tradespeople are the typical installers.

Key Features

• M42 high speed steel teeth for long service life on hard ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Variable pitch 5-8 TPI reduces vibration and improves cut finish across varying material cross-sections
• Raker tooth set with positive rake angle promotes efficient chip evacuation
• Flexible back construction supports contour cutting without premature fatigue cracking
• Welded loop arrives ready to mount — no field welding required
• Bi-metal construction balances tooth hardness with back flexibility

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or upgrade blade for metal-cutting vertical and horizontal bandsaws accepting a 1-inch wide blade with a 10-foot 5-inch loop length.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician familiar with bandsaw blade tensioning and tracking procedures. Power down and lockout the bandsaw fully before removing the old blade or mounting the new one. Verify wheel guides, blade guides, and thrust bearings are properly adjusted to the new blade width before resuming operation. Consult the bandsaw manufacturer's documentation for correct tension settings for a 1-inch bi-metal blade.