Recommended tension of the bandsaw blade
The bandsaw blade must be adequately tensioned for optimum performance. Incorrect tension can cause damage to the bandsaw blade as well as bad cut quality.
Below are the recommended tension values for PILANA bandsaw blades
| Width of bandsaw blade [mm] | Recommended tension [MPa] |
| 6-27 | 177-245 |
| 34-80 | 214-286 |
If your band saw is not equipped with a " tension gauge", you can purchase a Pilana handheld portable tension gauge at this link.

