Wikus PRIMAR® M42 Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blade

The Wikus PRIMAR® M42 is a level 1 bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for efficient and economical cutting in small to medium-sized industrial businesses. Designed to set new standards in entry-level performance, it offers a strong balance between durability, cutting quality, and cost-efficiency.

Designed for Cost-Conscious, High-Performance Cutting

PRIMAR® M42 is ideal for workshops and smaller industrial facilities looking for a reliable metal cutting solution. It delivers consistent results across a broad range of materials, making it suitable for various low-to-medium volume cutting operations. The blade is manufactured using Wikus’ advanced production techniques to ensure high tooth precision and blade longevity.

Compatible and Convenient

The PRIMAR® bi-metal bandsaw blade is available in all standard widths and tooth pitches, ensuring compatibility with most commonly used bandsaw machines in the UK.

>> Suitable Materials

This blade is suitable for cutting a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including:

• • Case-hardening steels, spring steels, and ball-bearing steels
  • Rust-proof and acid-resistant steels (ferritic)
  • Nitrided steel, high-speed steel, and tool steel
  • Construction, deep-drawn, and machining steels
  • Carbon steels, quenched and tempered steels
  • Cast iron
  • Aluminium and aluminium alloys
  • Non-ferrous metals

>> Applications

The PRIMAR® M42 is well-suited for:

• • Workshop and light industrial cutting tasks
  • Small to medium-sized cross-sections (up to 900 mm in diameter)
  • Cutting solid materials and profiles
  • Processing small batch sizes
  • Materials with tensile strength up to 1000 N/mm²

>> Key Advantages

• • Very good price-performance ratio in the level 1 segment
  • Fewer blade changes due to broad application range — reduces downtime
  • Enhanced blade life thanks to new Wikus production methods
  • Reduced noise from variable tooth pitch
  • High-quality cutting surfaces from precision-ground teeth

New to Bandsaw Blades?

Learn more about choosing the right bi-metal bandsaw blade and how it compares to other types in our Bandsaw Blade Basics Guide.

About the Manufacturer

Wikus is one of the world’s leading saw blade manufacturers, known for German precision engineering and ongoing innovation. More about Wikus.