Starrett 15528 Welded Bandsaw Blade 8 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 15528 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for contour cutting on metal-cutting and general-purpose bandsaws. The blade measures 10 feet 10-1/2 inches in length, 1 inch in width, and 0.035 inches in thickness, with a constant 8 teeth per inch (TPI) pitch. The raker tooth set and straight tooth form deliver consistent chip clearance and a clean, controlled cut. The flexible back construction allows the blade to track smoothly on standard bandsaw wheels without fatigue cracking under continuous cycling. This is an OEM-style replacement or upgrade blade installed by machinists, maintenance technicians, and fabrication shop personnel.

The STARRETT 15528 is suited for cutting ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood in production and job-shop environments. The 8 TPI constant pitch makes it a practical choice for moderate-thickness stock where chip load and cutting speed need to stay balanced. The Duratec SFB series targets general-purpose applications on horizontal and vertical bandsaws commonly found in industrial maintenance, HVAC fabrication, and light manufacturing settings.

Key Features

• Blade length: 10 feet 10-1/2 inches — fits a range of standard bandsaw frames requiring this loop size
• 1 inch wide, 0.035 inch thick carbon steel body with flexible back construction
• 8 TPI constant pitch for consistent chip formation on moderate-thickness workpieces
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form for balanced cutting action and easy chip evacuation
• Multi-material rated: ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood
• Contour cutting capable — suitable for curved and irregular cut profiles
• Duratec SFB series — factory-welded loop, ready to install

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for horizontal and vertical bandsaws requiring a 10 feet 10-1/2 inch welded blade loop with a 1 inch blade width. Verify your machine's blade length specification, wheel diameter, and blade guide clearance before installing.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with bandsaw blade tensioning and tracking procedures. Power down and lockout the machine before removing the old blade or mounting the new one. Adjust blade tension and tracking per the saw manufacturer's specifications before running the blade under load. Do not exceed the blade speed rating of the saw or attempt to use this blade on machines with wheel configurations that do not match the blade width and thickness.