Tungsten carbide balls are widely used in valve, bearing, measuring and wear-resistant applications requiring very high hardness and long service life.
Tungsten carbide balls are commonly used in valve balls, bearing balls, measuring balls and wear-resistant industrial applications.
Tungsten carbide balls are manufactured from tungsten carbide-cobalt sintered materials and are widely used in applications requiring very high hardness and wear resistance.
Common tungsten carbide ball grades include YG6 (WC-6), YG8 (WC-8) and other WC-Co carbide grades with different cobalt content and mechanical performance.
Compared with standard steel balls, tungsten carbide balls provide significantly higher hardness, better wear resistance and superior dimensional stability, making them suitable for precision valve balls, bearing balls and severe wear applications.
Due to their very high hardness and relatively brittle structure, tungsten carbide balls should be protected from severe impact loading or improper handling during assembly and operation.
| Item | Specification |
| Material | Tungsten Carbide |
| Typical Materials | YG6 / YG8 / WC-6 / WC-8 / WC-Co |
| Structure | Sintered carbide ball |
| Size Range | 0.5 mm – 90 mm (larger sizes upon request) |
| Grade | Depending on ball application requirements |
| Density | Approx. 14.5 – 15.0 g/cm³ |
| Hardness | Approx. HRA 89 – 92 |
| Wear Resistance | Excellent |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good depending on binder composition and environment |
| Magnetic Properties | Slightly magnetic depending on cobalt content |
| Temperature Recommendation | Suitable for demanding industrial environments; thermal shock should be avoided |
| Design Note | Very hard but more brittle than steel balls under severe impact conditions |
| Packing | Carton / Plastic box / Steel drum / Custom |
| Condition | Clean and lightly oiled or dry packed |
| Delivery Time | Stock available for standard sizes or production based |
| Ball Type | Equivalent Materials | Main Features | Typical Ball Applications |
| YG6 Tungsten Carbide Balls | WC-6 / 6% Co | Higher hardness and wear resistance | Precision valve balls, wear-resistant applications |
| YG8 Tungsten Carbide Balls | WC-8 / 8% Co | Better toughness with high wear resistance | Bearing balls, heavy-duty industrial applications |
