{"product_id":"starrett-16272-welded-bandsaw-blade-8-12-tpi-bi-metal","title":"Starrett 16272 Welded Bandsaw Blade 8-12 Tpi Bi-metal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe STARRETT 16272 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for continuous cutting in demanding metal-cutting applications. Part of the Versatix MP series, this blade measures 9 feet 7.5 inches in length and 0.75 inches wide, with a blade thickness of 0.035 inches. The variable-pitch tooth design runs at 8 to 12 TPI, reducing vibration and harmonic chatter during cuts. Tooth material is M42 high speed steel, set in a raker pattern with a positive rake angle for aggressive chip removal. This blade is sold as a single welded loop ready to mount and run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 16272 is designed for cutting structural steel in production or job-site environments. The flexible back type allows it to run on standard horizontal and vertical bandsaws sized for 9-foot 7.5-inch blade loops. Its variable pitch and positive rake geometry make it well suited for interrupted cuts, bundle cutting, and solid bar stock. The M42 tooth material handles tough, abrasion-resistant alloys that standard carbon blades cannot sustain. Licensed metalworking professionals and fabrication shops are the primary installers and end users of this blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable pitch 8 to 12 TPI reduces vibration and extends blade life on structural steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42 high speed steel teeth deliver heat resistance and edge retention on hard alloys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaker tooth set with positive rake angle promotes aggressive, efficient chip evacuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBi-metal construction pairs a flexible alloy steel back with hardened HSS tooth tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded loop format ships ready to install with no additional joining required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatix MP series optimized for structural steel and similar ferrous materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit bandsaw blade for horizontal and vertical band saws accepting a 9-foot 7.5-inch blade loop with a 0.75-inch blade width and 0.035-inch thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBandsaw blade changes should be performed by a qualified metalworking technician with the saw fully de-energized and the blade guides retracted before beginning. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and throat capacity on the host saw match the blade dimensions before installation. Tension the blade per the saw manufacturer specification using the onboard tension gauge. Eye protection and cut-resistant gloves are required when handling and mounting welded bandsaw blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 feet 7.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.035 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeeth Per Inch (TPI)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8 to 12 variable pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bi-Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: M42 High Speed Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Raker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: Straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooth Rake Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Positive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flexible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitch Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e: Variable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Application\u003c\/strong\u003e: Structural Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: Versatix MP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.2 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: STARRETT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"STARRETT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51539021267250,"sku":"16272","price":96.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/c1278abaa176646692db780bd9c468d0_66620a97-d625-4816-a578-3ab80d3ed95d.jpg?v=1785833048","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/starrett-16272-welded-bandsaw-blade-8-12-tpi-bi-metal","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}