{"product_id":"festool-hw-160x2-2x20-tf52-aluminium-and-plastics-saw-blade","title":"Festool HW 160x2,2x20 TF52 Aluminium and Plastics Saw Blade","description":"\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFestool HW 160x2,2x20 TF52 Aluminium and Plastics Saw Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"feature_box\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance: \u003c\/strong\u003e160mm fine-grain carbide saw blade with 52 trapezoidal\/flat teeth for clean, durable cutting performance in aluminium, non-ferrous metals and plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe Festool HW 160x2,2x20 TF52 is a premium circular saw blade engineered for accurate, clean and efficient cutting of aluminium panels, aluminium profiles, non-ferrous metals and demanding plastic-based materials. Its application-specific tooth geometry combines trapezoidal and flat teeth to produce a controlled cutting action with an excellent finish. Manufactured with high-quality fine-grain carbide teeth, this professional blade delivers dependable cutting progress, outstanding durability and an impressively long service life. The blade is precisely matched to compatible Festool saws, making it an excellent choice for fabricators, installers, joiners and workshop professionals working with aluminium composite panels, acrylic glass, PVC and fibre-reinforced plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"definition-products\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-designed for aluminium and plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe TF trapezoidal\/flat tooth configuration and negative chip angle are specially adapted to non-ferrous metals and plastic-based materials. This combination promotes controlled cutting, protects the material surface and helps produce consistently precise results.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-specific tooth geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trapezoidal and flat teeth provide controlled, clean cutting in aluminium, plastics and non-ferrous metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine-grain carbide teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality carbide provides excellent wear resistance and a long working life.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional cutting quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to deliver accurate cuts with a clean finish across a wide variety of specialised materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimised cutting action:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tooth shape and cutting angle are matched to the intended materials and compatible Festool saws.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy blade identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Festool colour coding helps users quickly select the correct blade for the application.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad material capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for aluminium composite panels, profiles, acrylic glass, PVC, copper, brass and reinforced plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Features and Benefits --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160mm blade diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precisely sized for compatible Festool 55-series circular and plunge-cut saws.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e52 carbide-tipped teeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a refined cutting action and a high-quality finished edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTF tooth shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternating trapezoidal and flat teeth are optimised for aluminium, non-ferrous metals and plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNegative chip angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The -5° tooth angle promotes a stable and controlled feed through harder materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.20mm cutting width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a dependable kerf for accurate professional cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20mm mounting bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for secure and accurate fitment to the specified Festool saws.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner finished edges: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe specialised TF tooth arrangement helps reduce rough or chipped edges on compatible materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong service life: \u003c\/strong\u003eFine-grain carbide teeth offer excellent resistance to wear during demanding professional use.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled cutting: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe negative chip angle provides a smooth, stable cutting action through aluminium and plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable system compatibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe blade dimensions and geometry are precisely matched to compatible Festool saws.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile workshop performance: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne specialised blade can handle a broad selection of non-ferrous metals, sheet products and engineered plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eApplication\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul class=\"sideline-bullet\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eCutting aluminium panels and profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eMachining aluminium composite panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eCutting non-ferrous metals such as copper and brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eCutting twin-wall and multiwall sheeting.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eCutting acrylic glass and Perspex.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eCutting PVC and other plastic-based materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eMachining phenolic-resin-bonded fibres and fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eCutting hard and fibre-reinforced plastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications TAB --\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"table SpecsTable\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cthead\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003cth class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eFestool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eCat No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eFES496306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eManufacturer Order No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e496306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eCarbide-Tipped Circular Saw Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eHW 160x2,2x20 TF52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eMaterial Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eAluminium, Plastics and Non-Ferrous Metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eBlade Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e160mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eCutting Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e2.20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eStandard Blade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e1.80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eBore Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eNumber of Teeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eTooth Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eTF – Trapezoidal\/Flat Tooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eChip Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e-5°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eCompatible Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eFestool TS 55, TSC 55, ATF 55 and AP 55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-in-the-box\"\u003e\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eScope of Delivery:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cul class=\"sideline-bullet\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Festool HW 160x2,2x20 TF52 Aluminium and Plastics Saw Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Video for Festool Saw Blades --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center\" class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 30px;\" class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px;\" class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExtra Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Extra Information TAB --\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eExtra Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with Festool TS 55, TSC 55, ATF 55 and AP 55 saws.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eAlways confirm the saw model, blade diameter, bore size and permitted rotational speed before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eThe TF designation identifies a trapezoidal\/flat tooth arrangement developed for aluminium, plastics and similar specialised materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eFestool colour coding helps distinguish this blade from blades intended for other material groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eThis blade is intended for suitable non-ferrous metals and must not be used for cutting steel or ferrous metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c!-- Pro Tip --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-products\"\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSupport thin sheets and profiles securely on both sides of the cut to minimise vibration and improve edge quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eUse a controlled, consistent feed rate and allow the carbide teeth to perform the cut without forcing the saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eProtect delicate finished surfaces with suitable masking tape where appropriate and perform a test cut on an offcut before cutting the final workpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eKeep the blade clean and free from aluminium or resin build-up, as deposits can increase heat and reduce cutting quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eFor the best results, select the correct machine speed and cutting procedure for the particular material being processed.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-instructions\"\u003e\r\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n  \u003cul class=\"numbered-list\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eDisconnect the saw from the power supply or remove its battery pack before fitting or replacing the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eConfirm that the blade diameter, 20mm bore and maximum permitted speed are suitable for the saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eInstall the blade with its direction-of-rotation arrow matching the rotation indicated on the saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSecure the blade using the machine's original flange and fastening components according to the saw operating instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSupport and clamp the workpiece securely, ensuring that the blade path is clear beneath the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSet the cutting depth so that the blade projects only as far as necessary beneath the workpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eAllow the saw to reach the selected operating speed before entering the material, then guide it through the cut with steady pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eWait for the blade to stop completely before lifting the saw, removing offcuts or inspecting the finished cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Safety TAB --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-safety\"\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003eSafety\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eWear suitable \u003cstrong\u003eeye, ear and respiratory protection\u003c\/strong\u003e while cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eDisconnect the saw from its power source before installing, removing or inspecting the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eNever use a blade that is cracked, warped, excessively worn or has damaged or missing teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eConfirm that the blade's rated speed is suitable for the saw before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eInstall the blade in the correct direction and ensure that all fastening components are properly secured.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eClamp the workpiece securely and keep hands clear of the cutting path.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eDo not use this blade to cut steel, ferrous metals or materials for which it is not intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eAllow the blade to stop completely before setting the saw down or handling the workpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67502448935202,"sku":"FES496306","price":3502.9,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/festool-hw-160x2-2x20-tf52-aluminium-and-plastics-saw-blade","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}