Starrett 16690 Welded Bandsaw Blade 6 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 16690 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous contour cutting in professional shop and trade environments. The blade measures 11 feet 9 inches in length and 0.25 inches in width, with a thickness of 0.025 inches. It runs at a constant pitch of 6 teeth per inch with a raker tooth set and straight tooth form, delivering consistent chip clearance and cut quality across a range of materials. Both the blade body and teeth are carbon steel with a flexible back type suited for standard bandsaw wheel geometry.

This blade is suited for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood cutting applications. The contour-cutting capability makes it a practical choice for fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and trade contractors cutting structural shapes, pipe, angle iron, tubing, or sheet goods. The constant 6 TPI pitch is a general-purpose configuration that balances cut speed with surface finish across variable stock thicknesses.

Key Features

• Duratec SFB series carbon steel construction for blade body and teeth
• Constant pitch at 6 TPI for consistent, predictable cutting across multiple materials
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form for balanced chip evacuation
• Flexible back type compatible with standard bandsaw wheel radii
• Rated for contour cutting in ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood
• Factory-welded blade loop — no field joining required

Compatibility

Designed for bandsaws accepting an 11-foot 9-inch blade loop with a 0.25-inch blade width. Verify your saw manufacturer specifications for blade length tolerance, wheel diameter, and guide clearance before installation.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified technician following the saw manufacturer service guidelines. Disconnect and lock out power to the saw before removing guards or handling the blade. Ensure blade tension is set according to the saw manufacturer specification for the blade width and material being cut. Eye protection and cut-resistant gloves are required when handling and installing bandsaw blades.