Whether a restaurant, grocery store or other food establishment is cutting meat in-house or sending it out to commissaries for processing, all saws will need replacement blades at some point. The type of blade that’s needed will depend on the types of cuts the establishment will make, as well as the materials the saw will be cutting. The length of the blade is also an important consideration, as different lengths will have varying cutting capacities. The type of kerf that the blade cuts also has an impact on the overall performance of the blade.
Choosing the right blade for your Hobart meat saw requires a bit of research. Choosing the wrong one can result in poor results or, in some cases, can even be dangerous. To help in the process, you’ll need to know what you’re going to be cutting and how often you’ll be cutting it. This will help narrow down the options and make it easier to choose a blade that will be the best fit for your needs.
Many of the blades available for Hobart meat saws are designed with specific cutting needs in mind. Some have been engineered to produce efficient cuts with less waste, while others are intended to cut tough materials or bones. Other than the type of material you’ll be cutting, the width of a blade is an important factor as well. Most blades are offered with either a thin-kerf or a full-kerf design. Thin-kerf blades cut a smaller slot, while full-kerf ones cut a wider slot.
The type of saw blade you choose will have a big impact on how clean and accurate your cuts are. A good way to evaluate the quality of a blade is to look at how long it will last before needing to be re-sharpened. Most high-quality blades will be made of a hard steel and feature thick carbide tips that are fused (or brazed) to the blade plate. This process increases the durability of the blade and helps ensure a sharper, cleaner cut.
Some manufacturers will also offer additional features with their meat saws to increase operator safety and ease of use. For example, Hobart’s 6801 and 6614 meat saws have integrated pusher plates that eliminate the need for operators to manually handle materials close to the blade. Additionally, these two saws are equipped with a 3 hp motor and are completely enclosed so that operators can work safely without worrying about tripping or falling over the blade.
Keeping the blades on your Hobart meat saws properly sharpened will ensure that you always have a sharp knife for making clean, precise cuts. At National Band Saw, we carry a wide selection of blades for Hobart meat saws. These blades are made of high-quality materials that will keep the saw blade sharp for a long time to come. They are also affordable, so you can stock up on them when needed and have enough left over to purchase a replacement for the next time your Hobart meat saw blade becomes dull.