Starrett 16397 Welded Bandsaw Blade 6 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 16397 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous cutting in metal-cutting and general fabrication applications. The blade measures 12 feet 6 inches in length and 0.5 inches wide with a thickness of 0.025 inches. It runs at 6 teeth per inch with a constant pitch, hook tooth form, and raker set, producing consistent chip removal on a wide range of materials. Both the blade body and tooth material are carbon steel, and the flexible back type allows the blade to track smoothly on standard bandsaw wheel configurations. Licensed HVAC techs, plumbers, and fabricators who need a reliable replacement or spare blade for production cutting will find this a direct fit.

This blade is suited for contour cutting on ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood. The positive rake angle and hook tooth form make it effective for cutting softer metals and structural stock efficiently. It is a single-blade package intended for professional shop environments where bandsaw uptime is critical and blade swaps need to be fast and accurate.

Key Features

• Carbon steel blade body and tooth material for general-purpose durability
• 6 TPI constant pitch with hook tooth form for aggressive, efficient cutting
• Raker tooth set for balanced chip clearance on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Positive rake angle improves feed rate on softer metals and plastics
• Flexible back type supports smooth tracking on standard bandsaw wheels
• Contour cutting capable for curved and profile cuts

Compatibility

The STARRETT 16397 is designed to fit bandsaws that accept a 12 foot 6 inch welded loop blade with a 0.5-inch width and 0.025-inch thickness. Confirm wheel spacing and blade guides on your specific machine before installation.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with bandsaw equipment. Power down and lockout the bandsaw at the disconnect before removing or installing any blade. Verify blade tension and guide alignment per the saw manufacturer specifications after installing. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling coiled or uncoiled bandsaw blades.