Starrett 20634 Welded Bandsaw Blade 11 Ft Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 20634 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for demanding metal cutting applications in professional shop and industrial environments. Part of the Intenss PRO series, this blade measures 11 feet in length, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick. It runs a variable pitch tooth pattern at 5 to 8 TPI, which reduces harmonic vibration and helps extend blade life across a range of stock sizes. The cutting teeth are high speed steel, set in a raker configuration with a positive rake angle for aggressive, efficient chip removal. Licensed tradespeople and experienced machinists are the primary installers and users of this blade.

This blade is suited for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including mild steel, aluminum, copper, and similar stock. The variable pitch design makes it a practical choice for structural shapes, solid rounds, and tubing where a fixed-pitch blade would chatter. The flexible back construction allows the blade to track smoothly on standard horizontal and vertical bandsaw machines that accept an 11-foot blade. It is a direct-weld replacement blade appropriate for production cutting in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and metal service centers.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with high speed steel teeth bonded to a flexible alloy back for durability and fatigue resistance
• Variable pitch tooth pattern (5 to 8 TPI) reduces vibration and improves cut quality across varying stock cross-sections
• Positive rake angle and raker tooth set promote aggressive chip evacuation in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Straight tooth form with flexible back type for consistent tracking on standard bandsaw equipment
• Intenss PRO series construction targets high-production metal cutting environments
• Welded blade format allows drop-in installation without field joining

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement welded bandsaw blade for horizontal and vertical metal-cutting bandsaws that accept an 11-foot blade with a 1-inch width and 0.035-inch thickness.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician. Always power down and de-energize the saw completely before removing the old blade or installing a new one. Confirm wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and drive wheel crown are compatible with a 1-inch-wide blade before installation. Proper blade tension and tracking adjustment per the saw manufacturer specifications are required before operating; running an under-tensioned blade causes premature fatigue and blade failure.