Custom-made Tungsten Alloy Counterweight Cylinders from China Suppliers - High-Quality Factory Products for Automotive & Military Use
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.
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 | 2.0 - 100.0 mm |
| Length | 50 - 1000 mm |
| 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 |
Tungsten Alloy Cylinder Data Sheet
| Grades | Density (g/cm³) | Hardness (HRC) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | 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 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
They are predominantly utilized as high-efficiency counterweight balancing blocks in automotive, aerospace, and precision engineering applications where space-saving and high density are critical.
Unlike pure tungsten, which is highly brittle and prone to breakage during shaping, tungsten alloy cylinders exhibit superior formability, machinability, and mechanical durability after pressing and sintering.
Standard cylinder sets typically include 1/2-ounce, 1/4-ounce, and 1/8-ounce units, allowing micro-adjustments in 1/8-ounce increments to achieve precise balance between 0 and 3 ounces.
Tungsten alloy cylinders can be easily cut, drilled, ground, or turned to achieve precise dimensions, custom shapes, and strict surface tolerances required by high-precision equipment.
Standard diameters range from 2.0 mm to 100.0 mm, with lengths from 50 mm to 1000 mm. Available finishes include sintered, forged, and ground surfaces.
Tungsten alloys provide 3.2 times the density of conventional non-toxic counterweight materials, allowing significantly reduced volume under identical weight requirements for compact design.