CHICAGO, September 9, 2004 — LENOX, a leading manufacturer of premium
band saw blades, power tool accessories and hand tools, today introduces
the latest high performance blade in the ARMOR family of products. ARMOR
Rx+, a bi-metal band saw blade featuring a unique, patented tooth form,
AlTiN (Aluminum, Titanium and Nitride) coated edge and high performance
backing steel can deliver long life — up to three times life when
compared with standard bi-metal blades. What’s more, ARMOR Rx+ cuts
through structurals, tubing and small rounds of mild carbon steels and
tool steels with minimal vibration and noise for a straighter, more
accurate cut.
The teeth
LENOX ARMOR Rx+ blades feature an advanced tooth design that provides a
wider tooth cross section. The increased surface area offers a
reinforced cutting surface; one that eliminates tooth strippage and
prevents premature failure. This patented design also helps to reduce
burring and removes chips quickly for long life, in addition to low
vibration and noise levels.
The coating
The LENOX proprietary coating process binds the coating to the blade
providing the cutting edges with excellent protection. This coating acts
as a defense mechanism against heat build-up and provides an extreme
hardness value to the edge of the blade while also protecting the teeth
from wear. When combined with the patented tooth design, the AlTiN
coating gives users great blade performance and extended blade life.
The backing steel
All of the blades in the LENOX ARMOR product family use an extremely
durable high performance backing steel. This backing steel undergoes
extensive preparation to better withstand the stresses of structural
cutting applications and ensure that the user gets the full benefit of
the armor-like coating.
“In the highly competitive global metal cutting industry, steel service
centers and production cutting facilities are constantly looking for
ways to save time, save costs and do more with less,” said Chuck Wahr,
director of marketing, LENOX. “The combination of an advanced tooth
design, patented coating process and high performance backing steel that
is found in ARMOR Rx+ blades can make a significant difference in the
number of blade changes necessary and in the overall speed of cutting.
Over time, these benefits can positively impact a business’ bottom line.”
LENOX ARMOR Rx+ blades, and the entire LENOX ARMOR family of products
can be purchased in varying sizes at LENOX-authorized distributors
nationwide.