Starrett 16446 Welded Bandsaw Blade 6-10 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 16446 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade from the Intenss PRO series, designed for demanding metal-cutting applications in shop and industrial environments. The blade measures 15 feet 6 inches in length and 1-1/4 inches wide, with a thickness of 0.042 inches. It runs a variable pitch tooth pattern at 6 to 10 TPI, which reduces harmonic vibration and improves cut quality across a range of stock sizes. The tooth material is high speed steel with a raker set and straight tooth form, providing consistent chip clearance during ferrous and non-ferrous metal cuts. Licensed trades and fabrication shops are the primary installers.

This blade is suited for ferrous and non-ferrous metal cutting in production and maintenance environments. The variable pitch design handles solid bar, structural shapes, and bundled stock with reduced blade noise and extended blade life compared to fixed-pitch configurations. The flexible back type allows the blade to conform to the wheel geometry of standard bandsaw machines without fatigue cracking at the weld joint. It is appropriate for use on horizontal and vertical bandsaws configured to accept a 1-1/4 inch wide blade.

Key Features

• Variable pitch 6 to 10 TPI reduces vibration and improves surface finish on metal stock
• Bi-metal construction with high speed steel teeth for extended cutting life on hard materials
• Raker tooth set provides balanced chip evacuation on solid and structural ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Flexible back resists fatigue cracking at bandsaw wheel contact points
• Welded construction eliminates mechanical fastener joints for smooth, consistent tracking
• Intenss PRO series blade optimized for demanding metal fabrication applications

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or consumable bandsaw blade for horizontal and vertical bandsaw machines configured for a 1-1/4 inch wide blade with a 15 foot 6 inch band length. Suitable for cutting ferrous metal and non-ferrous metal workpieces.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by a qualified operator or millwright following the machine manufacturer's guidelines and applicable OSHA machine-guarding requirements. Disconnect and lock out electrical power to the bandsaw before removing or installing any blade. Verify blade tension, blade guides, and wheel alignment according to the machine specifications before resuming cuts. Do not run the blade at speeds outside the range rated for bi-metal blades on the specific machine.