Tungsten carbide hard metal exhibits exceptional hardness and wear resistance, making it essential for trenching, mining, crushing and mixing, foundation drilling and tunneling, and agricultural, forestry, and recycling. VORAX tungsten carbide tools utilize advanced manufacturing techniques to deliver superior performance in mining, construction, and industrial applications. With a hardness approaching that of diamond, tungsten carbide offers outstanding durability under extreme conditions. However, due to its brittleness, tungsten carbide is combined with steel to improve mechanical stability and impact resistance. The steel body provides structural integrity, while the tungsten carbide inserts ensure longevity and performance in harsh environments. Brazing is the most common method for bonding tungsten carbide to steel, in which a filler metal creates a strong joint between the two materials. During brazing, the filler metal melts and diffuses into the tungsten carbide and steel, forming a metallurgical bond that can withstand significant mechanical loads. By combining tungsten carbide and steel, a balance between hardness and toughness is achieved, which is essential for tools used in high-stress industrial applications.
The high wear resistance of VORAX products ensures an extended service life, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity. Advancements in hardfacing technologies further prolong tool lifespan and resistance to extreme operating conditions. Engineered with precision, VORAX tungsten carbide solutions meet the highest industry standards, making them the preferred choice for professionals seeking reliability and efficiency.
The sintered tungsten carbide provides high hardness and wear resistance, making it a preferred material for demanding industrial applications. Various industries rely on VORAX tungsten carbide tools to withstand abrasive conditions and repetitive impacts, ensuring extended tool life and consistent performance.
In the trenching industry, VORAX tungsten carbide-tipped bits and cutting edges are widely used to excavate narrow openings in soil and rock. The superior hardness of tungsten carbide ensures effective cutting, even in compacted soil, small stones, and challenging ground conditions. Maintaining precise tool dimensions over prolonged use reduces tool replacement frequency, improving efficiency. Advanced sintering processes enhance the microstructural integrity of tungsten carbide cutting elements, optimizing resistance to abrasive deterioration. Tungsten carbide hardfacing applied through plasma-transferred arc welding extends service life by reinforcing high-wear zones against abrasive and erosive particle impingement.
Most common trenching tools: weld-on teeth, round shank cutter bits.
The mining industry involves intense drilling, cutting, and rock fragmentation, requiring tools to withstand extreme mechanical stress. VORAX tungsten carbide drill bits, picks, and cutters are designed to endure high-impact loads and elevated temperatures while maintaining structural integrity. The optimized carbide composition minimizes chipping risks, allowing uninterrupted operation in abrasive mining environments. VORAX hardfacing coatings, such as tungsten carbide, are applied to increase surface hardness, reducing material loss and prolonging tool functionality in abrasive mining environments.
Most common mining tools: round shank cutter bits, radial bits.
VORAX tungsten carbide tools in mixing and crushing industries provide resistance to wear and abrasion, ensuring prolonged operational performance in high-friction environments. These tools, including rotor tips, wear plates, mixer blades, and paddles, are manufactured through precision brazing techniques that bond tungsten carbide to steel. In VSI crushers, tungsten carbide rotor tips and distributor plates protect critical components from material erosion, while in mixing applications, tungsten carbide-coated blades and paddles maintain structural integrity when processing abrasive substances like quartz sand and ceramic powders. Roll crushers and sizers utilize tungsten carbide welding teeth and round shank cutter bits with additional hard facing to withstand the mechanical stress exerted during material fragmentation. Tungsten carbide application extends to hammer crushers, where hammerheads retain their cutting edges longer, minimizing the frequency of replacements and optimizing process efficiency.
Our hard metal tools are used in equipment produced by SANDVIK, METSO, BARMAC, SBM, MFL, KPI-JCI, TEREX, CEDARAPIDS, AUSPACTOR, ORESIZER, JÄCKERING, MAGOTTEAUX, ISC, etc. The parts for VSI crushers include a rotor tip, trail plate, backup tip, wear plate, distributor plate, and impeller shoes for open VSI rotors. For roll crushers for limestone, coal, and various types of ore: weld-on teeth, quick-change systems, round shank cutter bits, and for hammer crushers, tungsten carbide hammers, quick-change systems. In mixing applications, VORAX tools are used for mixing arms, wall scrapers, wear paddles, mixer blades, mixer paddles, and vibration bars.
Tungsten carbide tools designed for foundation drilling are built to withstand intense abrasion and impact. Integrating tungsten carbide cutting edges with steel shanks boosts penetration rates and wear resistance, reducing the need for frequent tool replacements. In foundation drilling, VORAX tungsten carbide auger teeth and core barrels are employed to create shafts for construction projects. VORAX’s tungsten carbide-tipped drilling tools are tailored to address specific ground conditions and drilling requirements while providing great durability. Additionally, tungsten carbide hardfacings prolong the lifespan of foundation drilling tools by reducing wear caused by continuous interaction with rock and soil. Ensuring optimal geometric consistency in cutting elements decreases energy usage and improves the overall efficiency.
Most common foundation drilling tools: welding bars, quick change bars, bore protection on augers, weld-on teeth, dragon teeth, flat teeth, pilots, round shank cutter bits, and scraper blades.
In recycling, forestry, and agriculture, VORAX tungsten carbide parts are used in shredders, mulchers, and cutting tools for wood, crop residue, and organic and inorganic waste processing. Recycling industries utilize tungsten carbide shredding and grinding tools to effectively break down metal, plastic, and construction debris, enhancing processing consistency and reducing maintenance intervals. Forestry operations employ tungsten carbide-tipped mulcher teeth, which retain sharpness for longer when cutting through dense wood and roots. In agricultural settings, tungsten carbide-coated plowshares and tillage tools improve soil penetration and minimize downtime due to frequent replacements. VORAX tools feature improved durability, resisting premature wear, even when faced with high abrasive soil particles and foreign debris.
Our hard metal tools are used in equipment produced by SEPPI, DURATECH, PTH, RAYCO, UFKES, and VERMEER and include parts such as mulchers, wood grinders, stump cutters, and weld-on teeth.