{"product_id":"saw-blade-tct-160x2-2x20x28t-wood-prof-pro-tech-fes-ts55-w28","title":"Saw Blade Tct 160x2.2x20x28t Wood Prof. Pro-tech Fes. Ts55 W28","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarbide Tipped Saw Blade for Festool circular saws - Universal 160mm x 20mm bore x 28T\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDurability and precision for the toughest conditions, tailored to both the \r\n    application and material. Crafted from high-quality steel with saw teeth made \r\n    from fine-grain carbide, this blade ensures a perfect cut, complementing the \r\n    performance of your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive pull-left mr-4\" src=\"images\/protech\/pt16028-20_sm1.jpg\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n    \u003cul\u003e\r\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Sawing Action\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designed with cross-cut teeth for \r\n        rapid, efficient cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Carbide Teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saw teeth made from premium \r\n        carbide for optimal cutting performance and excellent cut quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Featuring alternating teeth with a \r\n        medium chip angle, this blade is suitable for both rip cuts and crosscuts, \r\n        making it highly versatile.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfectly paired with TS 55 T, \r\n        TSC 55 K plunge-cut saws, and the HK 55 and HKC 55, this blade delivers \r\n        precise, efficient results in every cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Wood and Panels\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for all wooden \r\n        materials and building panels, providing medium-cut quality for versatile \r\n        woodworking needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n    \u003cp\u003eThis circular saw blade is the perfect solution for achieving precise, \r\n    efficient cuts, enhancing the performance of your cutting tools across a range \r\n    of woodworking applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe reduced cutting width of the saw blade geometry allows users to work faster and for longer. The saw teeth of high-quality carbide result in a considerably longer service life, while maintaining a consistent cutting quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-products\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e This blade is compatible with the following \r\n        Festool circular saws models: TS 55, TSC 55, ATF 55, AP 55.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive center-block\" src=\"images\/protech\/pt16028-20_ft1.jpg\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Specifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable class=\"SpecsTable table-responsive\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eOutside diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eBore diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eKerf\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eTooth count (Z)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eGrind\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eØ 160mm \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eØ 20mm \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e2.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eATB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-products\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e This blade is compatible with the following Festool circular saw models: TS 55, TSC 55, ATF 55, AP 55.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExtra Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSaw blade terminology\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArbor:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003eThe shaft that turns the saw blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive pull-right\" src=\"images\/protech\/atb_sm1.jpg\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATB:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAlternate Top Bevel. The tips on the saw blade bevels from left to right in \r\nsequence. Each tip has a sharp point that result in a clean, shear cut leaving a \r\nfine finish with minimal chipping. For use in plywood, veneer, particle board \r\nand wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-kickback:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe gullet is shaped like a camel's hump, also called a limiter, to limit the \r\namount of material that can safely be cut by each tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBore:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe center hole diameter of the saw blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCircular saw blades that can be used both for crosscutting and ripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrosscut:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA cut made across the grain of the wood. Cutting wood to length.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDado:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA set of stacked blades designed to produce grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth of cut:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003eThe maximum depth of cut safely achievable determined by the power tool \r\nand saw blade diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe outside of the saw blade measured directly accross from one tip to the other \r\nopposing tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHeat is generated with each cut due to friction. All saw blades have expansion \r\nslots in the body of the blade to have an outlet to release tension and warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFalnges are used to clamp the saw blade to the arbor of the saw. Most of the \r\ntime, the flanges cover more or less a third of the saw blade's diameter. It is \r\nimportant that the flanges are always clean to prevent warping and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive pull-right\" src=\"images\/protech\/ftg_sm1.jpg\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat top grind (FTG):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nUnlike the ATB, the tips are ground flat with a 0° top angle. The tips \r\nare more durable and longer lasting. Mostly used with rip saw blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGullet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe hollowed out shape between teeth that assists with chip clearance. Saw \r\nblades have different gullet designs. Mostly dependant on the material being \r\ncut.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollow ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe tips are concave shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHook angle\/rake\/pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nForward angled tips tend to grab material, like a gouge carving into the \r\nmaterial. Backward angled tips don't have grabbing at all, like a scissor \r\ncutting the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKerf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe width of cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nA cut made along the grain direction of the wood. Cutting wood to \r\nwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShim\/bushing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDepending on the bore of the saw blade and the arbor of the saw. A shim or \r\nbushing is available to adapt the saw blade to the arbor. No bushings or shims \r\nare available in Ø 22.23mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive pull-right\" src=\"images\/protech\/tcg_sm1.jpg\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTCG:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTriple Chip Grind. A flat top tooth is followed by a trapezoidal tooth. Designed \r\nfor saw blades to eliminate chipping in brittle materials like chipboard and \r\nlaminated material.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin kerf:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003eThe saw blades are slightly narrower than standard saw blades. A lot \r\nless power is needed to make cuts and it has a slightly lower material waste. \r\nKeep in mind to recalibrate the scale on table saws when fitting a thin kerf saw \r\nblade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecHeading\" colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003econsider \r\n\t\tsafety for your health and the people around you\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ch4\u003eGeneral safety suggestions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eIt is advisable to always have the following items nearby and in a good \r\n\t\tcondition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eEye protection – clean and scratch free \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eHearing protection – quality earmuffs \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eDust masks – discard old and dirty masks \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eGloves – for easy handling of material and hand protection \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Wear Gloves\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-wear-gloves_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Eye Protection\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-safety-eyes_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Hearing Protection\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-hearing-protect_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cimg alt=\"Dust Mask\" height=\"70\" src=\"images\/safety\/VS-safety-dust-mask_icon1.png\" width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tWear Gloves\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tEye Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tHearing Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"feature_box\" style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 11px\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\tDust Mask\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67524225237282,"sku":"PT16028-20","price":309.35,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/saw-blade-tct-160x2-2x20x28t-wood-prof-pro-tech-fes-ts55-w28","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}