2015 MM MEAT BAND SAW BLADE, BOX OF 4

Description

The 2015 mm meat band saw blade is made from laminated carbon steel with a half-moon tooth (7 mm). It matches saws taking a 2015 mm band, in the workshop bracket, and gives a clean cut with no residue on fresh meat. Supplied in a box of four blades.

Band type: MEAT (half-moon). Tooth size: 7 mm (half-moon). Recommended for fresh meat. Dimensions: 2,015 × 16 × 0.40 mm (length × width × thickness).

What a 2015 mm meat blade is used for

This size belongs to machines already handling pieces of some size. Slicing and portioning on a workshop saw happen in long runs, and that is where it shows whether the tooth holds up: a band that loses its cut halfway through a batch means stopping and changing it with the work half done.

• Meat preparation room: production slicing and portioning.
• Cutting room: portioning boned pieces.
• Butcher’s shop with a workshop: daily medium to high volume cutting.
• Delicatessen: portioning large cured products.
• Institutional catering: preparing portions in volume.

Technical specifications

Band length	2,015 mm
Dimensions	2,015 × 16 × 0.40 mm (length × width × thickness)
Tooth type	Half-moon
Tooth size	7 mm (half-moon)
Recommended use	Fresh meat.
Application	Cutting meat
Material	Laminated carbon steel
Cut finish	Clean, no residue
Performance	High
Supply	Box of 4 blades

When a band has to go for reasons other than sharpness

That means it has to be kept in a condition that transfers nothing unwanted to the food: no rust, no adhering residue and no damage that traps dirt.

A rusted band, or one with broken teeth, meets neither condition, and that is as valid a reason to replace it as loss of cutting ability. Plenty of bands get thrown away for being blunt when they should have gone earlier for being pitted.

What the supply includes

Box of four 2015 mm band saw blades for cutting meat.

The same length is available in a version for bone.

Frequently asked questions

Which band do I need: meat, bone or frozen?

It depends on what you cut and on your saw’s linear speed (it is in the manual; if you do not know it, call us on +34 967 219 649 with the make and model). The three versions, in this length:

• MEAT (half-moon): 7 mm (half-moon) tooth. Recommended for fresh meat. Dimensions: 2,015 × 16 × 0.40 mm (length × width × thickness). (this blade)
• BONE (4 TPI): 6.35 mm (4 teeth per inch) tooth. A very balanced option for bone-in meat and for improving the look of the cut. Especially suited to machines with a linear speed below 20 m/s. Dimensions: 2,015 × 16 × 0.50 mm (length × width × thickness). See the 2,015 mm bone band.
• FROZEN (3 TPI): 8.46 mm (3 teeth per inch) tooth. Recommended for frozen product: a more aggressive cut and high production volume. Works especially well on machines with a linear speed above 20 m/s. Dimensions: 2,015 × 16 × 0.50 mm (length × width × thickness). Not in our range at 2,015 mm: see other lengths in Saw Blades.

Can a rusted band still be used?

It should not be. As well as cutting worse, rust is deterioration of a material in direct contact with food. The right answer is to replace it and work out why it rusted, which is almost always a failure to dry it after cleaning.

How do I stop it rusting?

Dry it thoroughly after every clean and do not leave it damp inside the machine. If it is going into storage, keep it somewhere dry and in its packaging. Sensitivity to moisture is carbon steel’s one disadvantage against other materials.

Can I cut salted or brined product?

Yes, but it accelerates corrosion noticeably. In that case be extra thorough with cleaning and drying afterwards, and accept that the band’s working life will be shorter than usual.

What should I do with a band that has broken teeth?

Take it off. Broken teeth indicate fatigue in the steel and carry a risk of the band failing while running; on top of that the cut they give is uneven and leaves the product looking worse.

Can I cut tied or netted pieces?

String can catch in the tooth and snatch the piece sharply. The safe approach is to remove the tie before cutting, or at least make sure nothing is left loose anywhere near the band.

How do I know what blade length my saw needs?

The number in the product name (1600, 1820, 2330…) is the blade length in millimetres, and it must match exactly the length specified by your saw’s manufacturer on the rating plate or in the manual. If you have no documentation, measure the old blade laid out along its full circumference. Bernad® can help you confirm the length your machine takes.

How many blades come in a box, and how should I store spares?

Four blades, folded to take up less space and travel protected. Store them in their box, somewhere dry and with nothing heavy on top: moisture rusts carbon steel and crushing deforms the blade. When unfolding them, wear gloves and leave space around you, because the blade springs back into shape suddenly.

Other lengths and blade types

• 2015 mm bone band saw blade: the same length, with a tooth for bone.
• 1975 mm meat band saw blade: the next length down.
• 2030 mm meat band saw blade: the next length up in the range.
• 2040 mm meat band saw blade: another nearby size for meat.