F.A.Q

LENOX blades are designed to handle up to 30 000PSI. Please consult your machine manual for proper setting on your machine. Over-tensioning blades can cause premature machine failure.

Yes, please turn to page 22 of the LENOX Product Catalog

Yes, LENOX blades are made out of M42 tool steel which contains Cobalt as one of the elements that makes up the steel.

The finest tooth pitch is 3/4

No, carbide blades are very hard but not shock resistant. Bi-metal blades are far superior for interrupted cuts.

LENOX uses only high quality micro-grained carbide

Speed of a carbide blade depends on the grade of the material being cut.

The triple chip design of the carbide teeth allows the blades to achieve far superior surface finish than bi-metal.

Yes, metal cutting band saw blades can be used to cut wood. Please consult Lenox Technical Support as to which blade is more suitable in your application.

Please use Saw Calc program or consult LENOX Technical Support

No, due to the high speed of use, only friction blades can be used on friction machines.

LENOX does not manufacture a meat cutting blade.

Lenox bi-metal and carbide blades will cut steel. Successful machining of stainless steels depends on proper speeds and feed.

Armor RX®+ and Rx® + are designed for optimum cutting of structual steel.

Yes, LENOX produces a wide variety of blades designed to solve your cutting needs. Please contact Lenox Technical Support for additional assistance in selecting the right blade for your application

Mercurization is a patented, enhanced mechanical design that promotes more efficient tooth penetration and chip formation to easily cut through the work hardened zone. The Mercurize symbol denotes any product that can be Mercurized TM. Consult your Lenox Technical Support to determine if Mercurization will benefit your operation.

EHS stands for Extra Heavy Set designed for Rx®+ blades. This design prevents pinching when cutting heavy walled structual material.

LENOX Master Grit and HRC blades are specifically designed to cut induction hardened material. Please consult LENOX Technical Support for advice as to which blade is more suitable in your application.

Yes, LENOX Anti-Spatter is a non-toxic, non-expolosive welding fluid that prevents unwanted chip welding

Cutting fluid can be used for up to one year from opening of the container.

No, Band-Ade and SawMaster are designed for flood application and not to be used in air propelled units.

LENOX Lube and C/AL should not be diluted with water.

The recommended dilution ration is 10:1

A Micronizer is air propelled misting unit that applies precise amounts of sawing fluids

Yes

Yes it can as long as the fluid line is not pressurized.

No.

No

Yes

Cleaning surface is always recommended before painting. Please use soap and water to remove LENOX cutting fluids of the surface.

The wide variety of LENOX Metal Cutting Circular Saws are designed specifically for metal cutting and should not be run on chop saws or wood cutting machines.

No

NO IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

PLEASE CONTACT TECHINICAL SERVICE FOR THIS INFORMATION

Yes, LENOX blades are made out of M42 tool steel which contains Cobalt as one of the elements.

The LENOX Diamond Blade is the ultimate for cutting cast iron.

No, cutting metal involves metal rubbing on metal which produces sparks as a byproduct. This cannot be avoided.

Yes, LENOX Vari-Bits are designed to cut stainless. There are specific RPMs for specific sizes of Vari-Bits.