Starrett 16436 Welded Bandsaw Blade 16 Ft 4 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 16436 is a welded bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for contour cutting on stationary bandsaw equipment. The blade runs 16 feet long and 3/8 inch wide, with a 0.025-inch thickness and a constant 4 teeth-per-inch (TPI) pitch. Both the blade body and tooth material are carbon steel with a flexible back, making it well-suited for curved and contour cuts through a range of workpiece materials. The hook tooth form with a positive rake angle promotes aggressive chip clearing, and the raker tooth set helps maintain straight, consistent cuts. Licensed tradespeople and skilled machinists are the primary installers and users of this blade.

The STARRETT 16436 is suited for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood applications. The 4 TPI constant pitch pattern is best matched to stock with moderate cross-section thickness where chip load and feed rate balance is important. It is appropriate for light industrial and job-shop environments where a bandsaw requires a replacement or spare blade for general-purpose contour cutting work.

Key Features

• 16-foot welded blade length fits standard floor-standing bandsaw frames requiring this loop size
• 3/8-inch blade width supports tight-radius contour cuts
• Hook tooth form with positive rake angle for aggressive material removal
• Raker tooth set for balanced chip clearance and straight tracking
• Constant 4 TPI pitch optimized for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood
• Flexible back construction reduces blade fatigue and cracking during continuous use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement welded bandsaw blade for stationary bandsaw machines requiring a 16-foot loop. Confirmed material applications include ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician or machinist with the bandsaw fully powered down and the machine isolated from its power source before opening the blade guards. Blade tension and tracking must be set according to the bandsaw manufacturer specifications before cutting. Inspect blade welds and tooth set condition before placing the saw back into service. Follow applicable shop safety standards and equipment manufacturer guidelines when handling and mounting bandsaw blades.