Products — Saw blades
Bandsaw
blades
Three complete ranges. Narrow band for portable sawmills, wide band for industrial headrigs, and frame saw blades for gang conversion. Stocked at Nelspruit, serviced in our workshop, delivered across Southern Africa. Compatible blades and guide rollers for common portable sawmill brands stocked.
Narrow band saw blades
35mm – 75mm Multiple grades
Stocked per-metre and in pre-cut loop lengths to suit common portable and fixed-bed sawmill configurations. Pitch and loop length both matter, confirm both against your machine's specification before ordering.
Gold is our premium general-purpose grade with excellent edge retention and fatigue resistance across both green and dry hardwood and softwood, the first choice where cost-per-cut matters most. Bimetal is built for timber that may contain metal inclusions. The bimetal construction resists tip breakage on impact.
M-Gold is a harder-tempered grade for abrasive or high-production work where edge hardness matters more than flex. Well suited to harder hardwoods and high-throughput operations. A different trade-off to Gold, not simply "better". Choose based on application, not as an automatic upgrade.
Reliable general-purpose grade. Popular with mills that sharpen frequently and want a cost-effective, predictable blade. A solid choice for most Southern African softwood sawmilling operations.
Stocked widths & loop lengths
Non-listed loop lengths can be welded from per-metre coil. Contact us with your wheel centre distance to confirm. Grade availability varies by width and changes with stock, call to confirm which grades are currently available for your required width and length.
Gold is our top all-round grade. Best edge retention and fatigue life across most timber types, the right default for high-production sawmilling. Bimetal is the choice when metal inclusions are a risk. M-Gold (Double Hard equivalent) trades some flex for extra edge hardness, suited to abrasive or very hard timber where that trade-off pays off, but it isn't a straight upgrade from Gold. Silver is the dependable general-purpose grade for mills that sharpen often and want predictable, economical performance. If unsure, call us and describe your timber type and production volume and we'll advise.
Wide band saw blades
80mm – 311mm Böhler & Uddeholm
For industrial headrig bandsaw mills, the large-capacity primary breakdown sawbands used in commercial sawmills processing high volumes of green log. Supplied in coil and welded to the correct loop length for your wheel centre distance.
Specify wheel centre distance when ordering. Wide band blades are supplied from coil and welded to length. The correct loop length is calculated from your machine's wheel centre distance. Measure centre-to-centre between the two wheels, or supply the current blade's loop length from the manufacturer's specification plate.
Stocked wide band sizes
| Width | Gauge | Pitch |
|---|---|---|
| 80mm | 1.1mm | 25P · 38P |
| 110mm | 1.1mm | 38P |
| 110mm | 1.2mm | 38P |
| 120mm | 1.1mm | 38P |
| 130mm | 1.2mm | 38P |
| 155mm | 1.25mm | 38P · 45P · 50P |
| 155mm | 1.47mm | 45P |
| 206mm | 1.47mm | 50P |
| 206mm | 1.65mm | 50P |
| 260mm | 1.65mm | 50P |
| 311mm | 1.65mm | To order |
| 311mm | 1.83mm | To order |
Pitch must be confirmed against your machine's wheel diameter and feed speed before ordering. The wrong pitch causes poor chip clearance and premature blade failure.
Frame saw blades
175mm – 180mm Uddeholm & Böhler
Frame saw blades for multi-blade gang conversion of logs into boards in a single pass. Frame saw operation requires specialist tensioning and setting equipment and expertise, correct set symmetry is critical for straight cutting. We offer sharpening and re-tensioning in our Nelspruit workshop.
Custom frame saw blades available. Running a frame saw outside the 175–180mm range, or with a non-standard gauge or set pattern? We manufacture and source frame saw blades to your specification. Provide width, gauge, set type and length and we'll quote.
Stocked frame saw sizes
| Width | Gauge | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 180mm | 2.4mm | Swage |
| 180mm | 2.0mm | Swage |
Both Uddeholm and Böhler frame saw steel are stocked in these sizes. Non-standard widths, gauges or set patterns sourced or manufactured to order.
Armstrong swagers — frame & band saw setting
A swage sets the tooth by spreading and shaping the tip, widening the kerf so the blade clears the cut without binding. Correct, even swaging across every tooth is what keeps a frame or band saw cutting straight; uneven swage is one of the most common causes of a saw that wanders or leaves a wavy face.
We stock the Armstrong No.8G swager for carbide frame saw blades and the No.5700-G shaper that pairs with it, both available as standalone tools or as part of an on-site service kit. Hand-operated and air-driven swagers for narrow and wide band saws are also available — see our Armstrong sawshop range for the full line and part numbers.
Full illustrated parts lists are available for all Armstrong swagers and shapers we supply. Ask us for the relevant parts list when ordering spares, dies or replacement anvils.
Accessories & consumables
Everything forblade servicing
We stock the complete range of accessories needed to service bandsaw blades, whether in our workshop or in your own sawshop on-site.
Guide rollers
Compatible guide rollers for common portable sawmill models, in 35mm, 38mm and 65mm sizes.
CBN sharpening wheels
CBN grinding wheels for narrow band sharpeners, in 127mm and 200/203mm diameters, standard and G grade. Pitch must match your blade.
V-belts & grinding oil
Replacement V-belts for common narrow band sharpeners and CBN grinding oil for wet-grinding systems.
Common questions
Frequentlyasked
Need advice on blade selection? Call us on 013 752 4349 or 0861 SAWMILL. Tell us your machine type, wheel diameter, timber species and production volume. We'll recommend the right blade and grade for your specific operation.
Sending blades for sharpening or welding
- Coil or loop blades for welding: roll loosely and place in a bag or tube. Do not kink
- Blades for sharpening: coil loosely, tape shut, label with your name and phone number
- Include machine type, wheel diameter and timber species
- Courier to: 5 Rapid Street, Riverside Industrial Park, Nelspruit 1201
- Call or email to let us know they're coming
Ready to order or need advice?
Call us with your machine type and wheel diameter — we'll confirm the right blade, loop length and grade, and get it on the courier to you.