• Tungsten Hex Cap Screws

Tungsten Hex Cap Screws

Brand RAYCHIN

Product origin CHINA

Delivery time 5-35 DAYS

Tungsten hex head cap screws are known for their extreme high density; because of this unique attribute, they are often used for balancing rotating parts. Tungsten’s high mass also makes these hex heads radiopaque. This allows tungsten screws to block radiation and show up well on x-rays – even better than lead. Another unique attribute of tungsten is its extrmely high melting point of 3420°C. The high temperature stability of tungsten fasteners make them ideal for some of the hottest vacuum furnace environments. Beyond their  high mass and temperature stability, tungsten hex head cap screws are also very corrosion resistant.
Tungsten hex head cap screws are usually made from tungsten alloys per ASTM B777, and range from 90% to 97% pure tungsten, alloyed with nickel and copper or nickel and iron.

Tungsten Hex Cap Screws

Tungsten Hex Head Cap Screws


Tungsten hex head cap screws are known for their extreme high density; because of this unique attribute, they are often used for balancing rotating parts. Tungsten’s high mass also makes these hex heads radiopaque. This allows tungsten screws to block radiation and show up well on x-rays – even better than lead. Another unique attribute of tungsten is its extrmely high melting point of 3420°C. The high temperature stability of tungsten fasteners make them ideal for some of the hottest vacuum furnace environments. Beyond their  high mass and temperature stability, tungsten hex head cap screws are also very corrosion resistant.

Tungsten hex head cap screws are usually made from tungsten alloys per ASTM B777, and range from 90% to 97% pure tungsten, alloyed with nickel and copper or nickel and iron.



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Ultra-high density & high temperature / strength stability

· Very high density of 19.3 gm/cc

· Radiopaque to x-rays and other radiation

· High strength at extreme high temperatures (vacuum)

· Excellent corrosion resistance

· Mechanical properties of tungsten screws

· Tungsten material datasheet

· Hex head cap screw features & benefits

Applications

· The aerospace industry depends on the tungsten screws for their combination of high density and mechanical strength which allows them to reduce the physical size of components, offering greater control of weight distribution for propellers, inertial systems and fluid control systems to name a few.

· The heat treating / furnace industry uses tungsten hex head cap screws in high temperature vacuum furnaces due to tungstens great high temperature strength & stability.

· The oil & gas industry uses tungsten screws for radiation shielding properties to protect equipment used in oil and gas detection, as well as down hole logging for density and ability to withstand intense hydrostatic pressure

· Tungsten hex head cap screws also play a role in the medical community for their low magnetic properties as well as their radiopaque properties.

Resources: Tungsten Torque Specs

Tungsten Screw Types:  Button Head Cap ScrewsFlat Head ScrewsHex Head Cap ScrewsPan Head, Set ScrewsSocket Head Cap ScrewsTamper Resistant Security Screws




Tungsten Hex Head Cap Screw Features and Benefits

It is important to differentiate between a tungsten hex head cap screw and hex head bolt. Often people assume they are the same, but they are actually very different fasteners in terms of how they are manufactured, as well as from an application perspective. Regardless of your choice, tungsten hex heads offer strong, stable joints because of their large head service.

The Hex Comparison

Hex Head Cap Screw

Hex Head Bolts

· Precise applications where tight tolerances on the body dimensions are required. 

· Features flat washer facing under the bolt head.

· Also called a finished hex bolt.

· Appropriate for when mechanical properties are more important than dimensional tolerances. 

· Hex bolts have a flat end and lack the washer face under the head.

Tungsten Hex Head Cap Screw Advantages  

The most important feature of a tungsten hex head cap screws is that it has a larger bearing surface area which provide better clamping pressure than other type of fastener such as a socket head cap screw. Additionally, since debris build up is less of an issue with this style of fastener verses a socket head cap screw, they are ideal of dirty applications where particles could clog up a socket. Though tungsten socket heads are typically used for tight access applications, hex heads can be a better choice when there is only side clearance available for tightening.




Tungsten Chemistry & Specifications

Tungsten Specifications: ASTM B777, Mil Spec T-21014D

Tungsten Alloy

ASTM-B777

Class 1

Class2

Class 3

Class 4

CP Tungsten

Material Composition

90% W

6%Ni

4%Cu

92.5% W

5.25% Ni

2.25% Fe

95% W

3.5% Ni

1.5% Cu

97% W

2.1% Ni

0.9% Fe

99.95% W

Density

17 gm/cc

17.5 gm/cc

18 gm/cc

18.5 gm/cc

19.3 gm/cc

Density; Ibs/in3

0.6

0.6

0.7

0.7

0.697

Mil. Spec. T-21014 D

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4


Type

Type II & III

Type II & III

Type II & III

Type II & III


Hardness; Rockwell C

24.0

26.0

27.0

28.0

31.0

Ultimate Tensile

Strength; PSI

94,000

110,000

94,000

100,000

142,000

Yield Strength, .2% Offset; PSI

75,000

75,000

75,000

75,000

109,000

Modulus of Elasticity; PSI

40X10E6

47xlOE6

45 x10E6

53 X10E6

58x10E6

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion x

5.4

4.6

4.4

4.5

4.2

Electrical

Conductivity; %IACS

14

13

16

17

18



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