Starrett 16629 Welded Bandsaw Blade 5-8 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 16629 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade from the Intenss series, designed for continuous-loop use on stationary band saws in professional cutting applications. The blade measures 11 feet 9 inches in length, 1 inch in width, and 0.035 inches in thickness, with a variable pitch of 5 to 8 TPI. The cutting edge uses M42 high speed steel teeth in a raker set with a positive rake angle, which supports aggressive, efficient cuts through both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This blade is suited for shops, fabricators, and maintenance technicians who need reliable performance in high-cycle production environments.

The STARRETT 16629 is intended for use on industrial and commercial band saws with a wheel-to-wheel blade path that accommodates an 11-foot 9-inch loop. Its variable pitch design reduces harmonic vibration during cuts, making it effective on structural shapes, solid bar stock, tubing, and plate. The blade handles both ferrous metals such as steel and stainless, and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper. It is a fit for shops performing contour cutting as well as straight cross-sectional cuts.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth for extended cutting life on hard metals
• Variable pitch (5-8 TPI) reduces vibration and improves cut finish across varying material thicknesses
• Positive rake angle promotes aggressive chip removal and faster feed rates
• Raker tooth set provides balanced chip clearance for general-purpose metal cutting
• Flexible back type resists fatigue cracking during high-cycle band saw use
• Toothed edge supports both contour and straight-line cutting applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style welded replacement blade for stationary band saws requiring an 11-foot 9-inch continuous loop with a 1-inch blade width.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician with the band saw fully powered down and locked out per LOTO procedures before attempting any blade change. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade, as the teeth present a laceration hazard during uncoiling and threading. Verify wheel-to-wheel path length, blade guides, and blade tension settings match the manufacturer specifications for the specific band saw before operation. Blade tracking and tension should be confirmed at low speed before committing to a full production run.