Starrett 16002 Welded Bandsaw Blade 5-8 Tpi Bi-metal M42

Product Description

The STARRETT 16002 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for continuous cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It measures 10 feet 6 inches in length, 1 inch in width, and 0.035 inches in thickness. The blade runs a variable pitch of 5 to 8 TPI, which reduces vibration and harmonic noise during the cut while extending blade life. The high-speed steel M42 teeth are set in a raker pattern with a positive rake angle, delivering aggressive, consistent chip removal. This blade is part of the Intenss series and is installed by maintenance machinists, fabricators, and metal-cutting shops running vertical or horizontal band saws.

The STARRETT 16002 is suited for production and job-shop environments where a mix of ferrous and non-ferrous stock is cut regularly. Its flexible back construction and variable pitch profile make it effective on solid bar stock, structural shapes, tubing, and bundle cutting. Typical installations are on industrial metal-cutting bandsaws accepting a 10-foot 6-inch blade loop. The blade arrives factory-welded and ready to mount, with no field joining required. It is a direct fit for operations that require a 1-inch-wide blade at this length with a variable TPI range.

Key Features

• M42 high-speed steel teeth for long edge life on hard and abrasive metals
• Variable 5 to 8 TPI pitch pattern reduces vibration and minimizes tooth stripping on interrupted cuts
• Raker tooth set with positive rake angle promotes fast, clean chip evacuation
• Flexible back construction handles radius and contour cuts in addition to straight cuts
• Factory-welded loop eliminates the need for field brazing or mechanical joining
• Rated for both ferrous metal and non-ferrous metal material applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-install bi-metal bandsaw blade for industrial metal-cutting bandsaws that accept a 10-foot 6-inch blade loop measuring 1 inch wide and 0.035 inches thick.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician. Power down and lock out the bandsaw before removing the old blade or mounting the new one. Verify wheel guides, blade guards, and blade tension settings match the manufacturer specifications for a 1-inch-wide blade before powering the machine. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade loop, as the teeth present a laceration hazard during mounting.