Wear Protection for Extreme Environments
Engineered from premium grades of recycled carbide, our Crushed Tungsten Carbide delivers exceptional abrasion resistance and wear protection for extreme environments.
Dynacarb Crushed tungsten carbide
Why Choose Dynalloy Crushed Tungsten Carbide?
DynaCarb provides a high-performance, economical alternative to virgin materials for hardfacing and bulk wear applications across Oil & Gas, Agriculture, and Construction industries.
What Makes DynaCarb Crushed Tungsten Carbide Different
Premium Recycled Feedstock
Unlike generic crushed scrap, our material is sourced primarily from high-grade sintered tungsten carbide cutting tools (drills, end mills, inserts).
This ensures a consistent, high-density grain structure originally engineered for metal-cutting performance, providing superior durability compared to standard scrap.
Carbide-on-Carbide Crushing
We employ a rigorous, proprietary multi-stage cleaning process before and after crushing to ensure the highest purity.
Iron Control: Our processing equipment utilizes tungsten carbide lining to prevent ferrous contamination during crushing, ensuring the purity of the final product.
Contaminant-Free: Complete removal of oils, cutting fluids, and brazing alloys.
Sustainable & Economical
Eco-Friendly: Reduces demand for virgin tungsten mining and lowers carbon footprint by repurposing existing high-quality material.
Cost-Efficient: Offers superior wear life at a fraction of the cost of solid carbide or virgin powders, making it ideal for covering large surface areas economically.
DynaCarb Crushed Tungsten Carbide Grades and Specifications
Dynalloy offers standard, blocky, and blended crushed tungsten carbide grades in controlled particle sizes, engineered for hardfacing, milling, and wear‑resistant applications requiring balanced abrasion resistance and matrix compatibility.
Standard Crushed Tungsten Carbide
Tough & Balanced
Multi-angular particles with ~12% Cobalt
Key Characteristics
Provides a medium concentration of carbide in the deposit with an excellent balance of hardness and impact resistance.
Best For
Severe abrasion, ground-engaging tools, and heavy construction.
Coming Soon: Download Standard Crushed TC Safety Data Sheet
Blocky Crushed Tungsten Carbide
High Density
More equiaxed (cubical) particle sizes
Key Characteristics
Shape allows particles to pack tighter, reducing dilution and increasing carbide concentration in the deposit.
Best For
Extreme abrasion applications where maximum carbide density is required.
Coming Soon: Download Blocky Crushed TC Safety Data Sheet
Pri-Cut Crushed Tungsten Carbide
Tough & Balanced
Angular grit with sharp points and edges. ~8% Cobalt
Key Characteristics
Packs loosely to provide air spaces between particles, allowing for “cutting relief” and maximum exposure of sharp edges.
Best For
Aggressive cutting or grinding surfaces, such as rotary tools or tire grinding tools
Coming Soon: Download Pri-Cut Crushed TC Safety Data Sheet
Selection Guide
Selecting the right particle size is critical for maximizing wear life. Our philosophy is simple: Match your grit size to the material you are engaging.
Particle Size Classifications
- Chip: 1/2″ down to +30 mesh (Large chunks for aggressive cutting/gripping).
- Crushed Grit: 8 mesh down to +60 mesh (Standard hardfacing range).
- Powder: -60 mesh to +325 mesh (Fine overlay and matrix powders).
Tungsten Carbide Configurations
| Application Environment | Recommended Size | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Coarse Material (Rock, Concrete, Ore) | Coarse Grit | Large carbide particles prevent the abrasive media from gouging the matrix, providing a “skid plate” effect. |
| General Earth (Dirt, Clay, Mixed Soil) | Medium Grit | Provides a balance of coverage and individual particle durability for mixed environments. |
| Fine Abrasives (Sand, Slurry, Ash) | Fine Grit | Tighter packing density prevents fine abrasive particles from washing out the binder between carbide grains (matrix erosion). |
Primary Applications
Oil & Gas
Extends the life of expensive downhole assemblies in abrasive drilling muds.
Hardbanding: Protects drill pipe tool joints from casing wear.
Downhole Tools: Stabilizers, fishing tools, and junk mills.
Agriculture
Maintains a sharp cutting edge longer (self-sharpening effect) and reduces downtime during critical harvest windows.
Ground Engaging Tools: Tillage points, sweeps, and rippers.
Harvesting: Sugar cane harvester blades, combine internals.
Construction & Mining
Acts as a sacrificial wear layer that protects the structural integrity of the base steel against high-stress abrasion.
Yellow Iron: Bucket teeth, grader blades, bulldozer edges.
Recycling & Forestry
Resists the extreme abrasion of processing contaminated waste and aggregate.
Shredding: Tub grinder tips, wood waste hammers.
Application Methods
MIG Carbide
Dropped directly into the weld puddle during wire welding (GMAW) using an automated vibratory feeder. This creates a composite hardface with ~50% carbide by weight.
Matrix Powders
Mixed with binder alloys for infiltration or PTA welding.
Composite Casting
Placed in molds before pouring molten steel to create armored surfaces.
FAQs
Is recycled carbide as good as virgin material?
For abrasion resistance, yes. Since the feedstock was originally sintered into high-quality cutting tools, the individual grain structure is incredibly dense and hard. Our cleaning process ensures it bonds just as effectively as virgin material.
What is the difference between Pri-Cut and Standard?
Pri-Cut is harder (~8% cobalt) and sharper, designed specifically for cutting and grinding applications. Standard is tougher (~12% cobalt) and better suited for general wear protection where some impact resistance is needed.
How do you prevent iron contamination?
We use a “carbide-on-carbide” crushing process. By lining our impact zones with tungsten carbide, we ensure that the only material touching your product is other carbide, keeping iron content to an absolute minimum.
Coming Soon: Download a printable DynaCarb Crushed TC product guide
Ready to Extend Your Equipment Life?
Not sure which grade or size is right for your application? Our application engineers can help you select the perfect blend for your specific wear environment.