Starrett 16643 Welded Bandsaw Blade 10 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 16643 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for contour cutting on stationary band saws in metal fabrication, woodworking, and general shop environments. The blade measures 21 feet 3.25 inches in length and 0.75 inches wide, with a thickness of 0.032 inches. It runs a constant pitch of 10 teeth per inch with a raker tooth set and straight tooth form, delivering consistent chip clearance and smooth cuts in a range of materials. Licensed HVAC sheet metal shops, fabricators, and industrial maintenance techs are the typical installers.

The 16643 is suited for cutting ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood. The raker set pattern alternates tooth offset to clear chips efficiently in contour and straight-line cuts. The flexible back construction allows the blade to track properly on bandsaw wheels without fatigue cracking during extended use. This blade fits band saw machines configured for blades in the 21-foot range and is sold as a single welded loop ready to install.

Key Features

• Constant 10 TPI pitch for consistent cutting performance across supported materials
• Raker tooth set for effective chip clearance in ferrous and non-ferrous metal cuts
• Flexible back construction resists fatigue and supports contour cutting applications
• Carbon steel blade and tooth material for reliable performance in general shop use
• Straight tooth form and straight rake angle for controlled, repeatable cuts
• Pre-welded loop ready for direct installation — no field welding required

Compatibility

Designed to fit band saw machines configured for welded blades approximately 21 feet 3.25 inches in length, 0.75 inches wide, and 0.032 inches thick. Suitable for cutting ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood as noted in manufacturer application data.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician. Disconnect and lock out power to the band saw before mounting or removing any blade. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and blade tension specifications on the machine before installing. Inspect blade welds and tooth condition before placing the saw back in service.