Extended-Life Bi-Metal Band Saw Blades maximize cutting rates.
Press Release Summary:
Available from 2–3 1/8 in. widths, bi-metal band saw blades maximize cutting rate in metal sawing applications. Simonds SiClone is suited for cutting such alloys as Inconel, while Simonds BlockBuster serves high-production sawing applications where cut accuracy and blade life are critical. Along with rugged backing steel, both blades feature heat treating process and tooth tip metallurgy and treatment (laser-welded with consistent setting) for extended life. Finish enhances performance.
Original Press Release:
Simonds Saw Reintroduces Siclone® and Blockbuster® Band Saw Blades
New backing steel, proprietary heat treating, tooth forming and finishing dramatically boost cutting rates.
Fitchburg, MA, U.S.A. – Simonds Saw (www.simondsint.com) has recently reintroduced two major bi-metal band saw blade lines that combine new features with advanced manufacturing methods to substantially increase cutting rates in production metal sawing applications by up to 20%.
Simonds SiClone, ideal for cutting alloys such as Inconel, and Simonds BlockBuster blades, which excel in high production sawing where cut accuracy and blade life are critical factors, now feature:
• Exceptionally rugged backing steel, the straightest Simonds strip available.
• A proprietary heat treating process for exceptionally long blade life in demanding production sawing.
• Advanced new proprietary tooth tip metallurgy and treatment, laser-welded with highly consistent setting, for aggressive cutting and long life.
• Proprietary finishing process for increased blade body strength that enhances production sawing performance.
“Our new improved SiClone and BlockBuster blades have been well received by steel service centers and other production sawing customers, who have realized extraordinary sawing productivity rates attributed to the enhanced product features and new process advancements,” said Mr. David Miles, Simonds Saw Vice President, Sales and Marketing.
The enhanced new SiClone and BlockBuster bi-metal blades are available from 2” – 3 1/8” widths. Simonds SiClone and BlockBuster blades are also guaranteed to outperform a user’s existing saw blades. Free safety glasses (no purchase necessary) are also offered to users who inquire on a Simonds’ SiClone or BlockBuster blade trial guarantee. Visit Simonds website at www.simondsint.com for more information.
About Simonds Saw
Simonds offers an extensive array of professional grade products including a comprehensive line of industrial band saw blades, hand files and solutions for metal cutting applications and the support/maintenance equipment for many of their products and hand files. Products are sold through a comprehensive worldwide distributor base.
For more information, contact Simonds by calling toll-free (800) 343-1616, visit www.simondsint.com or email David Miles at dmiles@simondsint.com.
