TPT November 2021

T E CHNOLOG Y

The LS Starrett Company releases long- lasting multi-purpose band saw blades

shops and fabricating or machine shop applications where one blade cutting a wide range of common materials with different shapes is a good sawing solution,” said Jordan Schimel, Starrett product manager. “In addition, bi-metal unique promotes long blade life, so fewer blade changes are required.” Starrett Intenss Bi-Metal Blades are available in 1 / 2 ", 3 / 4 " and 1" widths and .025" and .035" thicknesses, featuring bi-metal unique. Blades in 1 1 / 4 " or 1 1 / 2 " widths and .035" and .042" thicknesses are also available, without the bi-metal unique feature. Intenss blades are offered in pitches of 10, 14 or 18, and 2-3, 3-4, 4-6 and 5-8 variable pitches. Coil lengths are available in 100' (30m), 150' (45m) or 250' (75m), depending on blade widths.

Featuring a patented process developed by Starrett called bi-metal unique ® technology, that provides 170 per cent more weld contact with the teeth, Intenss blades exhibit superior resistance to tooth strippage, significantly reducing fracture and breakage, which enables long blade life.

THE LS Starrett Company, a global manufacturer of precision hand tools and gauges, power tool accessories and saw blades, has released its newly positioned Intenss™ Bi-Metal Band Saw Blades for general purpose metal sawing of a wide range of materials and shapes.

Performance is further enhanced by M-42 teeth with a multi- edge tooth design that produces split chips for faster cutting. “Starrett Intenss is an ideal affordable workhorse blade for general sawing in tool- rooms, maintenance

LS Starrett has released Intenss ™ Bi-Metal band saw blades

The LS Starrett Company www.starrett.com

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