Starrett 15468 Welded Bandsaw Blade 6 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 15468 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous contour cutting in production and fabrication environments. The blade measures 12 feet 6 inches in length and 0.75 inches wide with a thickness of 0.032 inches. At 6 teeth per inch with a constant pitch and raker tooth set, it delivers consistent chip clearance and straight tracking across a range of workpiece materials. Licensed tradespeople and fabricators working with metal-cutting bandsaws will find this blade suited for both interrupted and continuous cuts where controlled tooth geometry matters.

This blade is built for horizontal and vertical bandsaw machines commonly found in metal shops, HVAC fabrication facilities, and light manufacturing settings. The constant pitch pattern and straight tooth form make it effective for cutting ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood. The flexible back type reduces fatigue cracking during extended run cycles, making it a practical choice for high-duty-cycle applications where blade longevity matters.

Key Features

• 12 feet 6 inches welded blade length for standard machine fitment
• 6 TPI constant pitch for consistent chip load and cut quality
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form for controlled material removal
• Carbon steel blade and tooth material from the Duratec SFB series
• Flexible back type reduces stress cracking during continuous operation
• Rated for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood cutting

Compatibility

Designed for bandsaw machines accepting a 12-foot 6-inch welded loop blade, 0.75 inches wide and 0.032 inches thick. Suitable for contour cutting applications on ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood workpieces.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified technician with the machine fully de-energized and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures before opening the blade guards. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and maximum blade width specifications on the host machine before installation. Tension the blade according to the machine manufacturer's specifications and confirm tracking before resuming operation. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling coiled or uncoiled bandsaw blades.