Buy Pipe Saw Blades Online in Australia
Pipe Saw Blade Selection — Quick Reference
Pipe saw blades — SPECIALTY blades for cutting steel pipe + tube + conduit. Workshop + plumbing + HVAC. Match TPI to pipe wall thickness — too coarse = chip; too fine = clog. Match length to saw (sabre / portaband / power hacksaw).
| Pipe Saw Blade Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Portaband Pipe Blade | Portable bandsaw for pipe |
| Power Hacksaw Pipe Blade | Stationary power hacksaw |
| Reciprocating Pipe Blade | Sawzall pipe cutting |
| Bi-Metal Premium | Longer life + tough cuts |
| HSS Standard | Workshop general |
| 18-24 TPI (Thin Wall) | Conduit + tube |
| 10-14 TPI (Thick Wall) | Heavy pipe + structural |
| 3+ Teeth in Workpiece | Tooth count rule |
Critical: Match TPI to pipe WALL thickness. Use CUTTING FLUID — see cutting lubricants. PPE — eye + ear + cut-resistant gloves. Brands: Austsaw, Sutton Tools. Companion: saw blades, power hacksaw blades, reciprocating saw blades, band 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.
People Also Ask — Pipe Saw Blades
Q: What TPI should I use for cutting copper pipe compared to steel or stainless pipe?
Copper pipe cuts best with fine-tooth bi-metal blades at 18-24 TPI, or a pipe cutter for the cleanest cut. Steel and galvanised pipe uses 14-18 TPI bi-metal blades for good cutting speed. Stainless steel pipe needs bi-metal HSS blades at 18-24 TPI, run with a slow feed rate and cutting fluid.
Q: Why do plastic pipe blades use a coarser tooth count than blades for metal pipe?
Plastic pipe (PVC, ABS) cuts best with coarse-tooth blades at 8-10 TPI — a fine-tooth blade made for metal will clog with plastic swarf. Cast iron pipe goes the other way again, calling for an abrasive cut-off disc or a specialist cast iron blade rather than a conventional TPI-rated blade.
Q: What's the "three teeth in contact" rule for pipe saw blades?
The general rule for sawing thin-wall pipe is to keep at least three teeth in contact with the material at all times. Too few teeth (too coarse a pitch) and the blade catches and skips on the pipe wall; too many teeth (too fine) and the gullets clog with chips, slowing the cut. For typical plumbing pipe with a 1.5-3mm wall, 18-24 TPI is the right starting point.
Q: What's the right technique for cutting pipe with a powered saw?
Support the pipe properly in a pipe vice so it doesn't pinch or twist as the cut deepens. Use a moderate feed rate and let the blade do the work — pushing harder generates heat rather than cutting faster. For stainless and other hard materials, cutting fluid extends blade life dramatically, and proper guarding and eye protection matter for chop saw cutting since sparks fly during steel cutting.
Q: Which saw types take a pipe saw blade — hacksaw, reciprocating, or chop saw?
AIMS stocks pipe saw blades across hand hacksaws (HSS and bi-metal construction), reciprocating saws (cordless and corded, tooth profiles matched to specific pipe materials), chop saws and abrasive cut-off discs for higher-volume fabrication shop cutting, pipe cutter wheels for rolling-style plumbing pipe cutters, and hole saws sized for cutting clean holes through pipe walls.