{"product_id":"tct-blade-steel-cutting-185x68t-20-16","title":"Tct Blade Steel Cutting 185x68t 20\/16","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTork Craft TCT Blade Steel Cutting 185 × 68T – 20\/16 mm Bore\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"feature_box\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact yet heavy-duty steel cutting blade: \u003c\/strong\u003e185 mm diameter, 68 carbide teeth, 20\/16 mm bore for workshop and site use\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe Tork Craft TCT Blade Steel Cutting 185 × 68T is engineered for efficient and clean cutting of all types of steel and ferrous metals. With a compact 185 mm diameter and high tooth count (68T), this blade offers fine finishes and precise cuts in sheet, plate and structural steel. The 20\/16 mm bore gives compatibility with both 20 mm and 16 mm arbors for flexible machine fit-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a tempered blade body for stability under load and deep chip-evacuation gutters to reduce clogging, this blade is built for durability in metal-cutting environments. It is ideal for fabrication shops, maintenance departments and tradespeople working with ferrous materials like steel, stainless or thick gauge plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"definition-products\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “TCT” mean? \u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003eTCT stands for Tungsten Carbide Tipped: the teeth of the blade are tipped with tungsten-carbide alloy, giving much greater durability and heat resistance than plain steel blades when cutting tough materials like steel. This means longer life and fewer blade changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e185 mm diameter × 68 carbide teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e High tooth-density for smooth cuts and minimal burring in steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20\/16 mm bore size\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-bore fit for either 20 mm or 16 mm arbors, increasing machine compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTempered body \u0026amp; deep gutters\u003c\/strong\u003e Stabilised blade body to reduce vibration, with chip-clearance features to maintain cut quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced shoulders\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional support around each carbide tip to reduce tooth breakage under load.\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\u003eReliable steel cutting: \u003c\/strong\u003eBuilt specifically to handle ferrous metals and heavy usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced downtime: \u003c\/strong\u003eDurable carbide teeth mean you change blades less often and keep production moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine finish: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe high-tooth count gives cleaner cuts and less post-cut grinding or deburring.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible machine fit: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 20\/16 mm bore ensures compatibility across a range of machine setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"SpecsTable\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003ePackaging Type\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eDouble blister\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e285(L) x 225(W) x 6(H\/T)mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003ePackage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e419.0g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c!-- \u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class='SpecLeft'\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class='SpecRight'\u003e217(L) x 23(W) x 23(H\/T)mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class='SpecLeft'\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class='SpecRight'\u003e295g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e --\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\" class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eBody: Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eTeeth: Tungsten Carbide Tips\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e185mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eTeeth\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e68T\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eBore and Blade Reducer\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e20\/16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eRecommended RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e4500 - 5500\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eMax RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e6000\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eTooth Geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e1\/3 ABT\/TCG\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eHook Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e0° (Zero Degree)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eTooth Type\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eTungsten Carbide Tipped (TCT)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eRecommended accessories\/tools\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eMetal circular saws \u0026amp; Cold Cut-off saws\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e6 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003eRepublic of China (PRC)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eContent\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e1 x TCT Steel Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eRecommended Material Thickness\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eMaterial Type\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecsSubHeading\"\u003eMaximum Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eSheet metal \/ tubing wall\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e\u0026lt; 1.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecLeft\"\u003eFlat bar \/ angle iron\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"SpecRight\"\u003e\u0026lt; 2.1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExtra Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtra Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure your saw is set up properly for metal cutting: use correct RPM, secure clamping and appropriate feed rate to maximise blade life.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep chips cleared during cutting: the deep gutters help, but removing accumulations manually or using vacuum helps extend tooth life.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect blade before each use: look for missing teeth or damage to carbide tips which can affect performance and safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-products\"\u003e\r\n  \u003ch4\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n  \u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eMark the blade’s “first use” date and track usage hours. When you notice reduced cut speed or increased burrs, rotate the blade and inspect carbide tips—often a small maintenance step prevents costly tool or material damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eWear \u003cstrong\u003eeye, ear and hand protection\u003c\/strong\u003e when operating. Cutting steel can throw hot chips or fragments.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure the saw’s guard is fitted and functioning correctly before installing the blade. Make sure the arbor size (16 mm or 20 mm) matches the blade bore and that arbor flange is tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not exceed the recommended RPM of the blade; maintain feed rate and avoid forcing the blade through material—this reduces life and risks damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect for chipped or missing teeth before each use; do not use a blade that has damage as it increases risk of tool kick-back or cut inaccuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67526937903394,"sku":"TCS18568","price":823.4,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/tct-blade-steel-cutting-185x68t-20-16","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}