Trend CSB/AP16548 Aluminium & Plastic Circular Saw Blade 165mm x 20mm x 48T

When the job calls for clean edges, controlled cutting, and a finish that looks professional from the first pass, the blade you fit matters just as much as the saw in your hands. The Trend CSB/AP16548 is built for exactly that kind of work. Designed for aluminium, plastic, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous metals, this specialist 165mm circular saw blade helps turn demanding materials into neat, accurate cuts with far less effort than a general-purpose blade. Its 20mm bore, 48-tooth layout, and triple chip ground tooth profile are engineered to give you a smoother, more controlled cutting experience across sheet material, checker plate, window and door extrusions, fascias, soffits, cladding, and trim work.

What makes this blade stand out is the way it balances precision with safety. The TCG tooth form combined with a negative 6° hook helps reduce self-feeding, giving you greater control when cutting aluminium and plastics. That means a more confident feed rate, a cleaner finish, and a safer cutting action in circular, plunge, table, and mitre saw applications. The high tooth count is especially useful when the goal is a refined cut rather than aggressive stock removal, making this blade a strong choice for installers, fabricators, workshop users, and trade professionals who need consistency on visible finished work.

Built with microgranular tungsten carbide tips, the Trend CSB/AP16548 is made to hold its edge for longer and maintain cut quality over repeated use. Those tips are precision-ground and paired with a hardened, tempered alloy steel body that helps minimise deflection under load. Expansion slots further improve performance by reducing vibration, helping with heat dissipation, and supporting a smoother cut. Add in the reamed bore for accurate spindle fit and etched blade information to EN847 safety standard, and you have a blade designed with both performance and practical workshop reliability in mind. When cutting aluminium, Trend also advises using a wax lubricant such as Trendiwax to help achieve the best results and protect blade performance.

Whether you are fitting composite trims, cutting non-ferrous profiles, or working with plastic sheet for a finish-sensitive application, this blade is designed to keep the cut clean and the process controlled. It is not simply a consumable accessory. It is the part of your setup that helps deliver better workmanship, cleaner presentation, and more predictable results every time the saw starts up.

Key Features

• Specialist circular saw blade for aluminium, plastic, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous metals
• 165mm blade diameter with 20mm bore and 48 teeth
• Triple chip ground tooth form for clean, accurate cutting
• Negative 6° hook helps reduce self-feeding for safer, more controlled operation
• High tooth count supports a cleaner finish and controlled feed rate
• Microgranular tungsten carbide tips for long-lasting edge retention
• Precision-ground alloy steel body helps maintain flatness and accuracy
• Hardened and tempered blade plate reduces deflection under load
• Expansion slots help reduce vibration, improve heat dissipation, and support cut quality
• Reamed bore ensures a precise spindle fit
• Etched blade markings to EN847 safety standard
• Requires wax lubricant when cutting aluminium, such as Trend Trendiwax
• Suitable for use in circular, plunge, table, and mitre saws
• Compatible with a wide range of Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Metabo, Milwaukee, Evolution, HiKOKI, and other 165mm saws listed by Trend and retailers.