Starrett 16117 Welded Bandsaw Blade 8 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 16117 is a welded bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous-loop installation on stationary band saws. It measures 12 feet 6 inches in length, 1 inch in width, and 0.035 inches thick, with an 8 teeth-per-inch constant pitch configuration. The blade is constructed from carbon steel throughout — both the back and the tooth material — and features a raker tooth set with a straight tooth form and flexible back. It is suited for production cutting environments where consistent, repeatable cuts are required across a range of materials. Installation is handled by machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working with vertical or horizontal band saw equipment.

This blade is rated for contour cutting and applies to ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood. The 8 TPI constant pitch is well matched to general-purpose stock removal on moderate-thickness workpieces in light fabrication, maintenance shops, and trade service environments. The flexible back reduces blade fatigue during contour and radius cuts, extending service intervals in high-cycle applications.

Key Features

• Duratec SFB series construction with full carbon steel blade and tooth material
• 8 TPI constant pitch for consistent chip load across varied material thicknesses
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form for clean, efficient cuts
• Flexible back design reduces stress cracking during contour cutting
• Rated for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood applications
• Welded construction for direct drop-in installation on band saw wheels

Compatibility

Designed for stationary band saws accepting a 12 feet 6 inch loop blade measuring 1 inch wide and 0.035 inches thick. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide clearance, and tension specifications on the host machine before installation.

Installation Notes

Band saw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician with the machine fully de-energized and locked out per applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Confirm blade tension, tracking, and guide bearing clearance per the band saw manufacturer's service documentation before powering on. Inspect blade welds and teeth for integrity prior to initial run. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling uncoiled or unpackaged blades.