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Custom-made tungsten alloy counterweight cylinder

Tungsten alloy cylinders are particularly suitable for automotive counterweights. During installation, one or more holes with a diameter of 25/64 inches or larger must be drilled in the module; the required number of tungsten alloy cylinders is then inserted into these holes, followed by the insertion of a 3/8-inch pin rod. Additionally, this product can be further processed for use in military applications, molds, and various counterweight components, such as those for speedboats, vehicles, aircraft, helicopters, ships, and tanks.dynamic balance counterweight

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Applications for Tungsten Alloy Cylinders

Tungsten alloy cylinders serve as excellent counterweight balancing blocks. For instance, when used in automotive applications, tungsten exhibits a density 3.2 times that of non-toxic materials commonly employed for automotive counterweights, thereby offering significant flexibility in vehicle design. The product set includes five 1/2-ounce cylinders, one 1/4-ounce cylinder, and two 1/8-ounce cylinders. These cylinders allow weight adjustments in 1/8-ounce increments, enabling precise control of total weight within the range of 0 to 3 ounces.

Compared to tungsten bars, tungsten alloy cylinders enjoy greater acceptance in practical applications due to their simpler manufacturing process. After pressing treatment, they exhibit excellent formability and machinability, whereas pure tungsten materials suffer from high brittleness, making them difficult to shape and prone to significant damage during processing. Moreover, the material properties of tungsten alloy cylinders make them well-suited for a wide range of subsequent machining requirements.

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The cylindrical components fabricated from this material exhibit superior dimensional accuracy and surface finish, and can be processed through cutting, drilling, or grinding to produce counterweight parts that meet specific application requirements, thereby fulfilling the stringent specification demands of various precision devices. Additionally, tungsten alloy cylinders retain the inherent high density and specific gravity characteristics of tungsten alloys; under identical weight requirements, they occupy less space, making them ideal for counterweight applications aligned with lightweight design principles.

Specification of tungsten alloy cylinder

Diameter	1. 2.0-100.0mm
Length	1. 50-1000mm
Density	16.5-18.75 g/cm3
Composition	W content: 85-99%, W-Ni-Fe, W-Ni-Cu
Surface	Sintered surface, Forged surface, Ground surface

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Tungsten Alloy Cylinder Data Sheet

Grades	Density g/cm³	Hardness HRC	MPa Tensile	Elongation%	MJ/m² Impact toughness MJ/m²
W273	17.10±0.15	≥23	≥900	≥24	≥1.30
W263	17.25±0.15	≥23	≥900	≥23	≥1.20
W253	17.40±0.15	≥24	≥900	≥22	≥1.10
W243	17.60±0.15	≥24	≥920	≥20	≥0.90
W232	18.10±0.15	≥25	≥920	≥14	≥0.45
W231	18.30±0.15	≥26	≥920	≥12	≥0.30
W221	18.50±0.15	≥27	≥920	≥10	≥0.22
WNiCu	16.00-18.50	≥22	≥450	2-8