Product Description
STRAIGHTER CUTS ON LARGER, DIFFICULT TO CUT MATERIALS
Unique gullet design for increased beam strength
OPTIMUM CHIP FORMATION IN WORK HARDENING ALLOYS
Precision ground teeth—smoother tooth face and gullet surfaces
Patented special set and tooth profile
Contestor GT: High-Performance Blade for General Purpose Metal Cutting
The Contestor GT bandsaw blade is a premium bi-metal blade designed for exceptional performance and long blade life in various general purpose metal cutting applications.
Key Features of the Contestor GT:
- Exceptional Performance: Delivers clean, precise cuts on a wide range of metals, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Extended Blade Life: The combination of a cobalt-infused high-speed steel cutting edge and a high-fatigue resistance back ensures long-lasting performance.
- Reduced Downtime: The minimized tooth breakage and chipping lead to fewer blade replacements, keeping you working for longer stretches.
- Available in Various Sizes: Offered in a wide range of lengths, widths, and thicknesses to suit your specific cutting needs.
Make efficient and clean cuts through various metals with the Contestor GT bandsaw blade. Its exceptional performance, extended blade life, reduced downtime, and variety of sizes make it a valuable asset for any metal fabrication shop or professional workshop.
Specifications
| WIDTH X THICKNESS | TPI | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | MM | 0.7/1.0 | 1.0/1.3 | 1.4/2.0 | 2/3 | 3/4 | 4/6 |
| 1 x .035 | 27 x 0.90 | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | |||
| 1-1/4 x .042 | 34 x 1.07 | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ||
| 1-1/2 x .050 | 41 x 1.27 | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ||
| 2 x .050 | 54 x 1.27 | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | |||
| 2 x .063 | 54 x 1.60 | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | |
| 2-5/8 x .063 | 67 x 1.60 | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ||
| 3 x .063 | 80 x 1.60 | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | |||
| ◆=Milled tooth | |||||||
| ◆=Ground tooth | |||||||
Applications
Primary
Solid Square / Rectangle
Sold Round
Plate
Secondary
Bundles
Tube
Angle Iron
Materials
Primary
- Mold Steels
- Alloy Steels
- Stainless Steels
- Tool Steels
Secondary
- Bearing Steels
- Structural Steels
- Aluminum / Non - Ferrous
- Carbon Steels
- Nickel Alloys
- Titanium
SQUARE/RECTANGLE SOLID
LOCATE WIDTH OF CUT (W)
| WIDTH OF CUT | ||
|---|---|---|
| IN | MM | TPI |
| .1 | 2.5 | 14/18 |
| .2 | 5 | 14/18 |
| .3 | 7.5 | 10/14 |
| .4 | 10 | 10/14 |
| .5 | 12.5 | 8/12 |
| .6 | 15 | 8/12 |
| .7 | 17.5 | 6/10 |
| .8 | 20 | 6/10 |
| .9 | 22.5 | 6/8 5/8 |
| 1 | 25 | 6/8 5/8 |
| 2 | 50 | 4/6 |
| 5 | 125 | 3/4 |
| 10 | 250 | 2/3 |
| 15 | 375 | 1.5/2.0 1.4/2.0 |
| 20 | 500 | 1.0/1.3 |
| 25 | 675 | 1.0/1.3 |
| 30 | 750 | 1.0/1.3 |
| 35 | 875 | 0/7/1.0 |
| 40 | 1000 | 0/7/1.0 |
| 45 | 1125 | 0/7/1.0 |
| 50 | 1250 | 0/7/1.0 |
ROUND SOLID
LOCATE DIAMETER OF CUT (D)
| DIAMETER OF CUT | ||
|---|---|---|
| IN | MM | TPI |
| .1 | 2.5 | 14/18 |
| .2 | 5 | 14/18 |
| .3 | 7.5 | 10/14 |
| .4 | 10 | 8/12 |
| .5 | 12.5 | 6/10 |
| .6 | 15 | 6/10 |
| .7 | 17.5 | 6/10 |
| .8 | 20 | 6/8 5/8 |
| .9 | 22.5 | 6/8 5/8 |
| 1 | 25 | 6/8 5/8 |
| 2 | 50 | 4/6 |
| 5 | 125 | 3/4 |
| 10 | 250 | 2/3 |
| 15 | 375 | 1.5/2.0 1.4/2.0 |
| 20 | 500 | 1.0/1.3 |
| 25 | 675 | 1.0/1.3 |
| 30 | 750 | 1.0/1.3 |
| 35 | 875 | 1.0/1.3 |
| 40 | 1000 | 0/7/1.0 |
| 45 | 1125 | 0/7/1.0 |
| 50 | 1250 | 0/7/1.0 |
TUBING/PIPE/STRUCTURALS
LOCATE WALL THICKNESS (T)
| WALL THICKNESS | ||
|---|---|---|
| IN | MM | TPI |
| .5 | 1.25 | 14/18 |
| .10 | 2.5 | 10/14 |
| .15 | 3.75 | 8/12 |
| .20 | 5 | 6/10 |
| .25 | 6.25 | 6/8 5/8 |
| .30 | 7.5 | 6/8 5/8 |
| .40 | 10 | 4/6 |
| .50 | 12.5 | 4/6 |
| .60 | 15 | 4/6 |
| .70 | 17.5 | 3/4 |
| .80 | 20 | 3/4 |
| .90 | 22.5 | 3/4 |
| 1 | 25 | 3/4 |
| 1.5 | 37.5 | 2/3 |
| 2 | 50 | 2/3 |
