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WNiFe Tungsten Alloy Rivet Bucking Bar

Tungsten Alloy Rivet Bucking Bar

Material: W-Ni-Fe, or Customized

Density: 15.8-18.75 g/cm3

Shape&Size: Per Drawing

Application: Tungsten Bucking Bar is typically employed on metal rivets to resist the force of hammer blows and absorb the impact generated by rivet guns. This tool provides support, reduces recoil, and minimizes buckling vibration during riveting tasks.

The Tungsten Alloy Rivet Bucking Bar is a specialized tool designed for use on the surface of objects, primarily in fastening applications. The bucking bar is typically employed on metal rivets to resist the force of hammer blows and absorb the impact generated by rivet guns. This tool provides support, reduces recoil, and minimizes buckling vibration during riveting tasks. 

Key Features

  • Material Composition: Tungsten Alloy Rivet Bucking Bars are usually made from tungsten alloy, which offers superior density and durability. The weight of a tungsten alloy rivet bar is approximately twice that of a comparable iron bar of the same shape.
  • Design and Construction: These bucking bars come in various shapes and sizes, with dimensions tailored to the specific size and material of the rivet gun being used. The bucking bars are crafted from a steel alloy similar to tool steel, ensuring strength and longevity. All corners are smoothed, and work surfaces are polished for ease of use, facilitating the positioning of deformed bucktails.
  • Versatility: The small size combined with high weight allows tungsten alloy rivet bars to be versatile, making them suitable for operation in confined spaces. They are half the size of other materials at the same weight, enhancing their usability.

Benefits of Using Tungsten Alloy Rivet Bucking Bar

  • Enhanced Riveting Efficiency: These bars provide maximum usable density, making riveting easier and more effective.
  • Reduced Recoil: Tungsten Alloy Rivet Bucking Bar significantly reduce recoil when reacting to rivet impact, improving user comfort and control.
  • Safety Features: All tungsten alloy rivet rams feature rounded corners, ensuring safe handling during use.
  • Specialized Applications: In certain cases, specially designed Tungsten Alloy Rivet Bucking Bars are utilized for the installation of specific rivets.

Usage Guidelines

  • Avoid Vise Damage: It is important never to use a vise to hold a rivet bar unless the vise jaws are equipped with a protective sleeve to prevent damage to the hammer.
Tungsten Heavy Alloy Rivet Bucking Bar
Tungsten Heavy Alloy Rivet Bucking Bar

Features of Tungsten Heavy Alloys

  • High Density
  • High Melting Point
  • Good Machining Properties
  • Good Mechanical Properties
  • Small Dimensions
  • High Hardness
  • High Ultimate Tnesile Strength
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  • Easy Cutting
  • High Elastic Modulus
  • Non-Poisonous, No Pollution
  • Strong Corrosion Resistance
  • Effective Absorption of X-rays and Gamma Rays (30-40% Higher Absorption Efficiency Than Lead)

Tungsten Heavy Alloy Properties

ASTM B777 (MIL-T-21014 / SAE-AMS-T-21014) is a standard specification for Tungsten Heavy Alloys (WHA). The specification is organized into four classes (1-4). Each categorization or classification represents a percentage amount of Tungsten (W) Alloy.

Class 1: W 90% 

Class 2: W 92.5% 

Class 3: W 95%

Class 4: W 97.5%

 

Tungsten Heavy Alloy GradeWHA-17CWHA-17FWHA-175WHA-18CWHA-18FWHA-185
ASTM B777; AMS-T-21014 ClassClass 1Class 2Class 3Class 4
TypeType II & IIIType II & IIIType II & IIIType II & IIIType II & IIIType II & III
AMS 7725CType 1Type 2    
Alloy Composition90WNiCu90WNiFe92.5WNiFe95WNiCu95WNiFe97WNiFe
90% W90% W92.5% W95% W95% W97% W
6% Ni7% Ni5.25% Ni3.5% Ni3.5% Ni2.1% Ni
4% Cu3% Fe2.25% Fe1.5% Cu1.5% Fe0.9% Fe
Density (g/cm3)171717.5181818.5
Density (lbs/in3)0.6140.6140.6320.650.650.668
Hardness (HRC)24~3225~3226~3227~3427~3428~35
Tensile Strength (PSI)≥94,000≥110,000≥110,000≥94,000≥105,000≥100,000
Yield Strength (PSI) 2% OFFSET≥75,000
Elongation, % in 1”>2>5>5>2>3>2
Proportional Elastic Limit (PSI)45,00052,00046,00045,00044,00045,000
Modulus of Elasticity (PSI)40 x 10645 x 10647 x 10645 x 10650 x 10653 x 106
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion x 10E-6/°C (20°- 400°C)5.44.84.64.44.64.5
Thermal Conductivity (cal/s*cm*K)0.230.180.20.330.260.3
Electrical Conductivity (%IACS)141013161317
Magnetic PropertiesNILSlightly MagneticSlightly MagneticNILSlightly MagneticSlightly Magnetic

Packaging

Our Tungsten Heavy Alloy products are meticulously tagged and externally labeled, ensuring both efficient identification and rigorous quality control. We prioritize utmost care to prevent any potential damage that may occur during storage or transportation.

 
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