Starrett 16146 Welded Bandsaw Blade 11 Ft 14 Tpi

Product Description

The STARRETT 16146 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous contour cutting in production and maintenance shop environments. The blade measures 11 feet in length, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, with a constant 14 TPI pitch and a straight rake raker tooth set. These characteristics deliver controlled chip removal and consistent surface finish on a broad range of materials. Licensed tradespeople, machine operators, and fabricators working with stationary bandsaws install this blade for repetitive cutting tasks where blade consistency across the full length is critical.

This blade is suited for cutting ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood. The raker tooth set alternates tooth direction at regular intervals to clear chips efficiently during straight and contour cuts. The flexible back type allows the blade to travel around bandsaw wheels without fatiguing prematurely. It is well matched to stationary vertical or horizontal bandsaw machines in light industrial, fabrication, and commercial shop settings where a welded loop blade in this size range is required.

Key Features

• Duratec SFB series carbon steel construction for the blade body and teeth
• 11-foot welded loop length with constant 14 TPI pitch for uniform cut performance
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form for efficient chip clearance
• Flexible back type reduces stress fatigue during operation on bandsaw wheels
• Contour cutting capable across ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood
• 1-inch blade width and 0.035-inch thickness provide lateral stability in the cut

Compatibility

Designed for stationary bandsaw machines that accept an 11-foot welded loop blade measuring 1 inch wide and 0.035 inches thick. Suitable for cutting ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood as specified by the manufacturer.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified machine operator or shop technician with the bandsaw fully powered down and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade, as the teeth present a laceration hazard. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and blade tension settings on the host machine match the blade width and thickness before starting the saw. Do not operate the blade above the feed rate or material application limits specified by the machine manufacturer.