Starrett 16298 Welded Bandsaw Blade 6 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 16298 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for contour cutting on stationary band saw machines. The blade runs 93.5 inches (7 feet 9.5 inches) long and 0.375 inches wide, with a uniform constant pitch of 6 teeth per inch (TPI) and a blade thickness of 0.025 inches. The hook tooth form with a positive rake angle and raker tooth set promotes aggressive, efficient material removal. The flexible back type reduces stress during curved cuts and extends blade fatigue life. Installation and replacement are handled by machine operators and shop maintenance technicians.

The 16298 is suited for cutting a range of materials including ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood. The constant 6 TPI pitch is well matched to general-purpose cutting tasks where consistent chip load and finish quality are priorities. The raker set pattern and hook tooth geometry make this blade a practical choice for production shop environments running light to medium stock removal on a variety of workpiece materials.

Key Features

• Blade length: 93.5 inches (7 feet 9.5 inches) welded continuous loop
• Constant pitch at 6 TPI with hook tooth form and positive rake angle
• Raker tooth set for balanced chip clearance and straight tracking
• Carbon steel blade and tooth material for general-purpose shop cutting
• Flexible back type reduces bending fatigue on contour and radius cuts
• Compatible with ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood workpieces

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement welded bandsaw blade for stationary band saw machines requiring a 93.5-inch blade loop. Verify wheel diameter and blade guide spacing on the specific machine before installation.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified technician following the machine manufacturer's service procedures. Disconnect and lock out electrical power to the saw before opening blade guards or removing the existing blade. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling coiled or uncoiled blades. Confirm blade tension, tracking alignment, and guide bearing clearance after installation before resuming operation.