HACKSAW BLADE CARBON STEEL 18T X 300MM
- Pack Size: 100
- Stock: 2396
- Model: TC925005
- Weight: 0.02kg
- Pack Dim: 313.00mm x 12.00mm x 1.00mm
- UPC: 6009675083824
Length: 300mm
Teeth per inch (TPI): 18
The blade fits in a hand-held hacksaw. The pins on either end are tensioned in the hacksaw before use. The blades can be used to cut metals or plastics.
The blade can be mounted with the teeth facing towards or away from the handle, resulting in cutting action on either the push or pull stroke.
Range:
The range of blades are available from 14 to 32 teeth per inch (TPI). The blade corresponds to the thickness of the material being cut. There needs to be at least 3 teeth in the material at any time for the best result
Bi-metal vs. carbon steel hacksaw blades:
Carbon steel hacksaw blades are one of the very first hacksaw blades available. It is more flexible, but wears down faster than bi-metal blades.
Application:
- 14 TPI - Non-ferrous metals plastics (8 - 12mmm thick)
- 18 TPI - Non-ferrous and plastics (5 - 10mm thick)
- 24 TPI - Non-ferrous metals and plastics (4 - 12mm thick)
- 32 TPI - Non-ferrous metals tubing and plastics(1 - 3mm thick)
- Ideal for construction and DIY.
TIP:
Cutting in the pull stroke increases the blade tension and will result in greater control of the cut and extends the life of the blade.
