Pipe Saw Blades

Pipe Saw Blades

Pipe saw blades are the consumables that cut pipe to length cleanly, square, and quickly — whether you're cutting copper for plumbing, steel for fabrication, plastic for waste lines, or stainless for hygiene installations. The right blade matches the pipe material, wall thickness, and the saw it's running in. AIMS Industrial stocks pipe saw blades for hand hacksaws, reciprocating saws, and chop saws across the materials Australian tradespeople work with.

The blade types we stock

• Hacksaw blades — for hand-cutting pipe with a hacksaw frame, in HSS and bi-metal construction
• Reciprocating saw blades — for cordless and corded reciprocating saws, with tooth profiles matched to specific pipe materials
• Chop saw and abrasive cut-off blades — for higher-volume pipe cutting in fabrication shops
• Pipe cutter wheels — for the rolling-style pipe cutters used in plumbing
• Hole saws sized for pipe — for cutting clean holes through pipe walls for branches and access

Blade selection by material

• Copper pipe — fine-tooth bi-metal blades (18-24 TPI), or pipe cutters for cleanest cut
• Steel and galvanised pipe — bi-metal blades with 14-18 TPI for good cutting speed
• Stainless steel pipe — bi-metal HSS blades with 18-24 TPI, slow feed and cutting fluid
• Plastic pipe (PVC, ABS) — coarse tooth blades (8-10 TPI) to avoid blade clogging
• Cast iron pipe — abrasive cut-off discs or specialist cast iron blades

Tooth count — the key specification

The general rule for sawing thin-wall pipe: have at least three teeth in contact with the material at any time. Too few teeth (coarse pitch) and the blade catches and skips; too many teeth (fine pitch) and the gullets clog with chips, slowing the cut. For typical plumbing pipe (1.5mm-3mm wall), 18-24 TPI is the right starting point.

Cutting practice

Support the pipe properly so it doesn't pinch or twist as the cut deepens — a pipe vice is the right tool. For powered cutting, use moderate feed rate and let the blade do the work; pushing harder generates heat without cutting faster. For stainless and harder materials, cutting fluid extends blade life dramatically. For powered chop saw cutting, ensure proper guarding and eye protection — sparks fly during steel cutting.

Brands stocked at AIMS

The pipe saw blade range draws from quality manufacturers chosen for cutting performance and consistent tooth grinding. Specific brands stocked vary by blade type — contact our team for current options matched to your saw and material.