Starrett 16591 Welded Bandsaw Blade 6-10 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 16591 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade from the Intenss PRO series, built for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals in professional shop and industrial environments. Measuring 9 feet 7.5 inches in length, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, this blade features a variable pitch tooth pattern ranging from 6 to 10 TPI. The bi-metal construction pairs a flexible back with high speed steel teeth, delivering both durability under stress and cutting performance on a wide range of metal stock. Licensed metal fabricators, maintenance machinists, and pipe-fitting shops rely on this blade type for production cutting tasks.

This blade is suited for horizontal and vertical bandsaw applications involving ferrous metals such as mild steel, structural steel, and pipe, as well as non-ferrous materials including aluminum and copper. The variable pitch design reduces vibration and harmonic noise during cutting, making it well-suited for interrupted cuts and varying cross-sections. It is a single-use, pre-welded loop supplied as a complete ready-to-install blade requiring no field welding.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with high speed steel teeth bonded to a flexible alloy back for extended blade life
• Variable pitch 6 to 10 TPI reduces vibration and improves cut quality on irregular or varying stock
• Raker tooth set and positive rake angle for aggressive, efficient metal removal
• Straight tooth form suited for general-purpose ferrous and non-ferrous metal cutting
• Pre-welded loop at 9 feet 7.5 inches eliminates field welding and setup time
• Intenss PRO series designation indicating industrial-grade performance specification

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or spare blade for bandsaws accepting a 9 feet 7.5 inch loop length with a 1 inch wide, 0.035 inch thick blade profile. Suitable for cutting ferrous metal and non-ferrous metal applications.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by qualified machine operators or maintenance technicians with the saw fully de-energized and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and tension specifications on the host saw match the 1 inch width and 0.035 inch thickness of this blade before mounting. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled or looped blade. Tension and tracking should be set per the bandsaw manufacturer guidelines before making the first cut.