FAQ
LIZEN – Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers about LIZEN, the factory, MOQ, lead time, payment, shipping terms and M42 / M51 bimetal band saw blade specifications.
Quick facts
- LIZEN is the brand of Foshan Yihang Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.
- LIZEN makes bimetal band saw blades in its own factory in Foshan, Guangdong, China.
- LIZEN also makes carbide tipped band saw blades, band saw machines, circular saw machines and metal circular saw blades in its own factory.
- Quality management: ISO 9001:2015 certified.
- LIZEN was founded in 2011.
- The factory has about 30,000 m² of building area.
- LIZEN has about 200 employees.
- Capacity is about 20 million meters of band saw blade per year.
- That is about 1.67 million meters per month on average.
- LIZEN exports to 54 countries.
- First trial order: 300 welded loops (mixed sizes) or 1,000 m coil.
- Restock order: 500 welded loops or 2,000 m coil.
- Coil starts at 1,000 m per material and width.
- Lead time is 15–25 working days after deposit.
Company and factory
Is LIZEN a factory or a trading company?
LIZEN is a manufacturer. LIZEN makes bimetal band saw blades, band saw machines, circular saw machines and metal circular saw blades in its own factory in Foshan, Guangdong, China. Quality management is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Who is LIZEN?
LIZEN is the brand of Foshan Yihang Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. The company was founded in 2011. It makes OEM bimetal band saw blades for distributors, importers and OEM buyers.
Where is the LIZEN factory?
The factory is in Shunlian Machinery City, Chencun Town, Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong, China.
How big is the LIZEN factory?
The factory has about 30,000 m² of building area. LIZEN has about 200 employees.
What is LIZEN's production capacity?
LIZEN can produce about 20 million meters of band saw blade per year. That is about 1.67 million meters per month on average.
Which markets does LIZEN export to?
LIZEN exports to 54 countries. Main buyer groups are blade distributors, importers, welding centers and OEM buyers.
Products and specifications
What products does LIZEN make?
LIZEN makes M42 and M51 bimetal band saw blades, supplied as welded loops or as coil stock, and carbide tipped band saw blades. LIZEN also makes band saw machines, circular saw machines and metal circular saw blades (TCT cold saw blades and aluminum saw blades) in its own factory.
What is the difference between M42 and M51?
M42 has about 8% cobalt in the tooth edge. M51 has about 10% cobalt. M42 is the general-purpose grade for steel, alloy steel and stainless steel. M51 is the harder grade for tough steels, stainless steel and heat-resistant alloys.
What widths and thicknesses are available?
M42 comes in 13, 19/20, 27, 34, 41, 54, 67 and 80 mm widths. M51 comes in 27, 34, 41, 54, 67 and 80 mm widths. Thickness runs from 0.65 mm to 1.60 mm and is matched to width.
Do you sell coil for local welding?
Yes. LIZEN supplies M42 and M51 coil for welding centers and distributors who weld their own loops. Coil MOQ is 1,000 m per material and width.
M42 / M51 specification table
| Item | M42 | M51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tooth edge | High-speed steel, about 8% cobalt and about 10% molybdenum (material no. 1.3247) | High-speed steel, about 10% cobalt (material no. 1.3207) |
| Tooth hardness | About 67–69 HRC | About 69 HRC |
| Back | Alloyed spring steel, about 45–47 HRC | Alloyed spring steel |
| Widths | 13, 19/20, 27, 34, 41, 54, 67, 80 mm | 27, 34, 41, 54, 67, 80 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65–1.60 mm, matched to width | 0.90–1.60 mm, matched to width |
| Tooth pitch | Variable, typically 2/3 to 10/14 TPI | Variable, typically 0.75/1.25 to 4/6 TPI |
| Supply form | Welded loops; coil | Welded loops; coil |
| MOQ – welded loops | 300 welded loops (mixed sizes) | 300 welded loops (mixed sizes) |
| MOQ – coil | 1,000 m per material and width | 1,000 m per material and width |
| Lead time | 15–25 working days after deposit | 15–25 working days after deposit |
Grade, width, thickness, tooth form and TPI are confirmed against the agreed specification for each order.
Ordering
What is the MOQ?
Welded loops: 300 welded loops (mixed sizes) for the first trial order. Coil: 1,000 m per material and width. Repeat orders (restock): 500 welded loops or 2,000 m coil.
Do you offer samples?
Yes. Sample loops are charged at product cost. Freight is charged at cost.
Is there a weld warranty?
Yes. If a weld cracks within 30 days of arrival, LIZEN replaces the loop free. Misuse and normal wear are excluded.
What is the lead time?
15–25 working days after we receive the deposit. Shipping time is not included.
What are the payment terms?
30% T/T deposit. 70% before shipment.
Which Incoterms do you use?
FOB Ningbo.
Can you make private-label blades?
Yes. LIZEN offers neutral or branded sleeves and cartons. Blade-back marking is optional. Details are confirmed in the quotation.
What information do you need for a quote?
Send the material grade (M42 or M51), width × thickness, welded length or coil, TPI, the material you cut, machine model, quantity and destination country.
How do I get a quote?
Email sales@lizensaw.com or WhatsApp +86 131 7575 3620.
Related pages
M42 bimetal band saw blades · M51 bimetal band saw blades · OEM welded loops · Coil for welding centers · Distributors · Buyer questions answered · About the factory