Bimetal Hacksaw Blade, 12 In Long, 24 Teeth / Inch - Vermont American

The Vermont American 48266 Bimetal Hacksaw Blade is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics who require consistent, reliable cutting performance in demanding automotive and industrial environments. This 12-inch blade, featuring a 24 TPI fine tooth pattern, is designed to deliver precise, clean cuts through various metals, maintaining durability and sharpness under load. It offers a dependable solution for daily professional tasks requiring a long-lasting and efficient cutting tool.

Key Features

• Bimetal Construction: Combines a high-speed steel cutting edge with a flexible alloy steel back, optimizing the blade for extended service life, reduced tooth wear, and enhanced resistance to snapping during aggressive cutting applications.
• Professional 12-Inch Length: Designed to fit standard hacksaw frames, this length ensures quick changeovers and consistent reach across diverse automotive, industrial, and maintenance applications.
• 24 TPI Fine Tooth Pattern: Ideal for cutting thinner materials, typically between 2-5 mm thick, producing smooth cuts with minimal burrs and reducing the need for extensive secondary finishing.
• Robust Durability: Withstands frequent use on materials such as steel, copper, aluminum, and various mixed alloys without rapid dulling, which helps to minimize downtime and lower replacement costs in professional settings.
• Enhanced Safety and Control: The flexible backer significantly reduces the risk of shattering, providing technicians with increased confidence and control, especially when working in confined spaces or awkward positions.

Applications

This versatile hacksaw blade is suitable for a wide range of shop, fleet, and field operations, including:

• Cutting exhaust tubing, brackets, clamps, and various hardware during automotive repair and fabrication.
• Trimming steel, copper, aluminum, and other non-ferrous stock in metal fabrication and general maintenance tasks.
• Sectioning plumbing pipe, conduit, and strut in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), construction, and facility service environments.
• Modifying fasteners and small components during custom installations or equipment repair projects.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 48266
• Blade Length: 12 inches
• Teeth Per Inch (TPI): 24
• Blade Type: Bimetal
• Weight: 0.07 lb