Starrett 15490 Welded Bandsaw Blade 12 Ft Bi-metal 5-8 Tpi

Product Description

The STARRETT 15490 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals in professional shop and industrial environments. The blade measures 12 feet in length and 1-1/4 inches wide with a thickness of 0.042 inches. It runs a variable pitch of 5 to 8 teeth per inch, which distributes cutting load across the tooth pattern to reduce vibration and extend blade life. The tooth material is M42 high speed steel with a positive rake angle and raker tooth set, delivering aggressive, controlled cuts through a wide range of metal stock. This is a stock-length welded blade ready for installation on compatible bandsaw machines.

The 15490 is suited for metal-cutting bandsaws in maintenance shops, fabrication facilities, and industrial service environments. Its variable pitch design makes it effective across a range of material thicknesses, from thin-wall tubing to solid bar stock. Listed material applications include ferrous metals such as mild steel, alloy steel, and tool steel, as well as non-ferrous metals including aluminum and copper alloys. The flexible back type and straight tooth form contribute to consistent tracking and reduced blade fatigue during contour and straight cutting operations. This blade is part of the Intenss series, which is designed for demanding metal cutting applications.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth for long service life in metal cutting
• Variable pitch of 5 to 8 TPI reduces vibration and chip load across varying material thicknesses
• Positive rake angle and raker tooth set for aggressive, efficient cutting
• Flexible back resists cracking and fatigue during continuous bandsaw operation
• Rated for ferrous and non-ferrous metal applications including steel and aluminum alloys
• Contour cutting capable with straight tooth form and consistent set pattern

Compatibility

Designed to fit metal-cutting bandsaw machines that accept a 12-foot welded blade with a 1-1/4 inch blade width. Verify wheel spacing and blade guide clearances on the machine before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified technician following the machine manufacturer's guidelines. Power down and lock out the bandsaw before removing the old blade or mounting the new one. Confirm proper blade tension and tracking alignment after installation before resuming cutting operations. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling bandsaw blades.