What are carbide wear parts?

Carbide wear parts are mechanical parts or components made of cemented carbide materials with excellent wear resistance. This is an alloy material made of hard compounds of refractory metals and bonding metals through powder metallurgy. Its main component is tungsten carbide (WC), and cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni) or ferrum (Fe) are often added as binders to improve its toughness and strength.

The reason why cemented carbide has excellent wear resistance is mainly due to its high hardness, high strength and excellent chemical stability. These characteristics enable cemented carbide to resist wear, corrosion and high temperature in harsh working environments, thereby extending the service life of equipment and improving production efficiency.

Cemented carbide wear parts are widely used across multiple industries, including:

Mining & Excavation – Used in drill bits, picks, and ball teeth, which must endure high impact and extreme wear.

Machining – Applied in turning tools, milling cutters, drill bits, and reamers for processing metals, ensuring precision and efficiency due to its high hardness.

Oil & Gas – Utilized in cutting elements of oil well drill bits and drill pipe joints, operating under high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive conditions.

Woodworking – Found in planers, saw blades, and other woodworking tools, providing durability even when working with softer materials.

Mold Manufacturing – Used for injection and stamping molds, where high hardness enhances mold longevity.

Other Industrial Applications – Includes bearings, wear-resistant plates, and nozzles, ensuring durability in wear- and corrosion-prone environments.