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Band Saw Blade Steel — Every Grade, Every Application

Precision cold-rolled strip steel for wood, metal, and food band saw blades. Factory direct with in-house heat treatment and ±0.5 HRC hardness control.

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Steel Grades

Band Saw Blade Steel Grades

We supply the full spectrum of band saw blade steel — from economy 65Mn to premium SK85. Each grade is precision hardened for specific cutting applications.

Industry Standard

75Cr1 (DIN 1.2003)

The workhorse grade for wood band saw blades worldwide. Cr 0.30–0.40% forms fine chromium carbides for 30%+ wear improvement over plain carbon. HRC 47–52.

High Hardness

SK85 (JIS G 4401)

Japanese carbon tool steel with C 0.85%. Achieves HRC 60–63 after quenching — the highest hardness among carbon steels. Ideal for hardwood band saw blades and scraper blades.

General Purpose

SK5 (JIS G 4401)

C 0.80–0.90% carbon tool steel. HRC 60–63. A versatile Japanese grade used for wood band saw blades, springs, and general cutting tools. Slightly lower carbon than SK85.

North America

42CrMo4 (AISI 4140)

Cr-Mo alloy steel for the North American market. HRC 39–55. Imperial specs available. High-strength band saw blade steel with excellent toughness.

Economy

65Mn (GB/T 1222)

Plain carbon-manganese steel. HRC 46–52. The lowest-cost option for economy band saw blades. 15–25% cheaper per kg than 75Cr1, but shorter blade life.

Applications

By Application

Different cutting tasks demand different steel properties. Here is how to choose.

Wood Cutting

Wood Band Saw Blades

Softwood and hardwood cutting. Recommended grades: 75Cr1 (standard), SK85 (hardwood), 65Mn (economy). Hardness range HRC 47–54. Use our TPI calculator to select the right tooth count.

Metal Cutting

Metal Band Saw (Bi-Metal)

Bi-metal band saw blades use a tough backing strip with HSS teeth electron-beam welded on. Backing grade: 75Ni8 (DIN 1.5634) for fatigue resistance. Also available: 8660 (SAE spec) for US market.

Food Industry

Food Cutting Bands

Meat, bone, and frozen food cutting. 75Cr1 with food-safe surface finish is the standard. Consistent hardness HRC 47–52 ensures clean tooth edges for hygiene compliance.

Supply

Supply Capabilities

Factory direct with in-house heat treatment. All grades from a single source.

Grades Available
13+
Thickness Range
0.15–2.50 mm
Width Range
8–300 mm
Hardness Control
±0.5 HRC
Lead Time
15–25 days
MOQ
500 kg
ISO 9001:2015 EN 10132-4 Compliant Custom Hardness Tooth-Cut Finished Products

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