Tungsten Carbide Ball Fitting Characteristics

Tungsten carbide ball fitting are ideal for applications where extreme hardness must be accompanied by high resistance to wear and impact. They are well-suited to elevated temperatures, corrosion, humidity, abrasion, and poor lubrication conditions.
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Tungsten Carbide Ball Fitting Mechanical Properties

• Ultimate tensile strength 220,000 psi
• Ultimate compressive strength 643,000 psi
• Transverse rupture strength 228,000 psi
• Modulus of elasticity 98,000,000
• Density (approx.) 0.54 lb. /in.
• Specific gravity 14.85-15.5
• Electrically conductive slightly magnetic
• Low thermal expansion rate

Tungsten carbide ball fitting from Hartford are tested using a gage that is accurate to ±0.0001 (grades 10, 15 and 25) to insure conformance with ABMA standards, as well as individual customer quality requirements.