1975 MM BONE BAND SAW BLADE, BOX OF 4

Description

The 1975 mm bone band saw blade is made from laminated carbon steel with a special pearled tooth rated for double life. It matches saws taking a 1975 mm band, in the workshop bracket, and passes through bone with a clean cut and no residue. Supplied in a box of four blades.

Band type: BONE (4 TPI). Tooth size: 6.35 mm (4 teeth per inch). 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: 1,975 × 16 × 0.50 mm (length × width × thickness).

What a 1975 mm bone blade is used for

On a workshop saw, bone-in cutting takes in pieces a counter machine will not accept: whole rib racks, hindquarters, sizeable beef cuts. There the tooth works against dense bone through long cycles, which is the most demanding scenario a band will ever face.

• Meat preparation room: breaking down large bone-in pieces.
• Cutting room: separating sections from quarters and carcasses.
• Butcher’s shop with a workshop: preparing whole loin racks.
• Catering: cutting up large-format pieces.
• Light industry: cutting product that has not been boned.

Technical specifications

Band length	1,975 mm
Dimensions	1,975 × 16 × 0.50 mm (length × width × thickness)
Tooth type	4 TPI (4 teeth per inch)
Tooth size	6.35 mm (4 teeth per inch)
Teeth per inch (TPI)	4
Recommended use	Bone-in meat: a very balanced option that improves the look of the cut.
Machine speed	Especially suited to machines with a linear speed below 20 m/s
Application	Cutting bone
Material	Laminated carbon steel
Tooth profile	Special pearled tooth, double life
Cut finish	Clean, no residue
Performance	High
Supply	Box of 4 blades

Handling large pieces safely

The bigger the piece, the harder it is to handle safely. A hindquarter is heavy, it goes off balance and it forces awkward postures right in front of the band.

With large pieces there is something that does not always get taught: how to position the piece before the machine is switched on, and when to ask a colleague for help rather than forcing the movement alone. If a piece cannot be placed safely by one person, it is a two-person job, and treating it that way costs a few seconds rather than a hand.

What the supply includes

Box of four 1975 mm band saw blades for cutting bone.

This length is also available in a fresh meat version and in a frozen version.

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: 1,975 × 16 × 0.40 mm (length × width × thickness). See the 1,975 mm meat band.
• 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: 1,975 × 16 × 0.50 mm (length × width × thickness). (this blade)
• 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: 1,975 × 16 × 0.50 mm (length × width × thickness). See the 1,975 mm frozen band.

Can I cut quarters with this size?

That depends on your machine’s cutting height, not on the band. The 1975 mm length belongs to workshop saws that do take tall pieces, but check the actual figure for your equipment before counting on it.

How do I handle a heavy piece safely?

Rest it properly on the table before starting, use the carriage if the machine has one, and never take the weight on your arms. If the piece cannot be positioned safely by one person, it is done by two.

Does beef bone wear the band more?

Considerably more than pork or lamb, because of its density. Workshops working a lot of beef go through noticeably more bone bands, and it is worth allowing for that when ordering.

What maintenance does a workshop saw need?

A full clean daily and periodic checks on guides, wheels, tension, transmission and safety devices. These machines run long hours and the wear is real, even if it does not show until something goes wrong.

Can I use the bone band for meat?

It works, but the finish on fine slicing will be poorer than with the meat version. If the workshop alternates between the two jobs, the efficient answer is to keep both and swap according to the task.

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

• 1975 mm meat band saw blade: the same length, for fresh meat.
• 1975 mm frozen band saw blade: the same length, for frozen product.
• 1836 mm bone band saw blade: the next length down.
• 2015 mm bone band saw blade: the next length up in the range.