How to Order Custom Tungsten Carbide Bushings

Ordering custom بطانات كربيد التنغستن can be challenging, especially when the application involves pumps, compressors, turbines, high pressure, or abrasive fluids.

To get the right part, you must provide clear technical details and understand the key factors that influence design, performance, and cost.

This article guides decision-makers through each step of the ordering process to ensure the custom bushing matches your equipment needs and operating conditions.

Know Your Application Requirements

Before contacting a supplier, you need to define the operating environment. This helps select the correct carbide grade, binder type, dimensions, and finish.

1). Key Factors to Identify

  • Equipment type (pump, compressor, mixer, turbine, etc.)

  • Rotational speed

  • Load and pressure

  • Fluid type (clean, dirty, corrosive, abrasive)

  • Operating temperature

  • Expected service life

These parameters determine how strong, hard, or corrosion-resistant the bushing must be.

2). Example Application Requirements Table

المعلمة Typical Range لماذا هذا مهم
Operating speed 500–10,000 rpm Affects clearance and carbide grade selection
Temperature 0–350°C Impacts binder choice and expansion rates
Fluid condition Clean / dirty / corrosive Determines material hardness and corrosion resistance

Providing this information early helps avoid delays and incorrect designs.

Define the Exact Dimensions

Accurate dimensions are essential for proper fit and performance.
Even small errors can lead to misalignment, vibration, overheating, or shaft damage.

1). Critical Dimensions to Provide

  • Inner diameter (ID)

  • Outer diameter (OD)

  • طول

  • Chamfer angle and size

  • Tolerance requirements

  • Concentricity and roundness values

  • Interference or clearance fit

2). Dimension Tolerance Examples

ميزة Standard Tolerance High-Precision Tolerance
Inner diameter ±0.02 mm ±0.005 ملم
Outer diameter ±0.03 mm ±0.008 mm
Roundness ≤0.02 mm ≤0.008 mm

The more accurate your dimensional data, the smoother your ordering experience will be.

Select the Right Tungsten Carbide Grade

Different grades of tungsten carbide work better for different applications.

1). Factors that Affect Grade Selection

2). Common Grades Used in Bushings

نوع الدرجة المجلد الأفضل لـ
Micrograin WC-Co 6–12% Co General pumps, high wear resistance
Submicron WC-Co 6–8% Co High-speed or precision pumps
WC-Ni 8–12% Ni Corrosive fluids, seawater pumps

Choosing the correct grade prevents premature wear, corrosion, or cracking.

Choose Surface Finish and Special Treatments

Surface finish strongly affects performance, especially in pump bushings.

1). Common Requirements

  • Ra ≤ 0.2 µm for sliding surfaces

  • Ra ≤ 0.05 µm for seal faces

  • Lapping or super-finishing for low friction

2). Available Special Treatments

  • طلاء مضاد للتآكل

  • المسامية ختم

  • تلميع

  • Stress-relief finishing

  • Edge chamfer optimization

These treatments improve service life and reduce friction and wear.

Decide on Tolerances, Clearance, and Fit

Your supplier must know how the bushing will fit inside the housing and around the shaft.

1). Fit Types

  • Clearance fit

  • Interference (press) fit

  • Transition fit

2). Why Fit Matters

  • Too tight cracking, heat, shaft scoring

  • Too loose vibration, wobble, noise

3). Clearance Table Example

طلب Recommended Clearance Reason
High-speed pump 0.05–0.12 mm Prevents heat and friction
Vertical turbine pump 0.15–0.25 mm Allows for longer shaft lengths

Clear communication about fit prevents installation failure.

Confirm Quantity, Tolerance Level, and Lead Time

These factors affect production planning and total cost.

1). Things to Clarify

  • Total quantity

  • Sample quantity for testing

  • Allowable tolerance range

  • Need for inspection certificates

  • Delivery deadline

  • Packaging method (foam box, vacuum bag, plastic protector)

2). Why It Matters

  • Low quantity higher unit cost

  • Tight tolerances lengthy production

  • Special inspection longer lead time

Planning ahead ensures stable supply and predictable costs.

Request Testing and Quality Documentation

Quality documents prove that the bushings meet your technical requirements.

Common Documents Provided

  • Material Test Certificate (MTC)

  • صلابة report

  • كثافة report

  • Dimension inspection sheet

  • Surface roughness report

  • NDT report (UT or DPI)

These provide transparency and help decision-makers evaluate supplier reliability.

Packaging, Shipping, and Post-Order Support

Carbide bushings are brittle and require careful packaging.

1). Recommended Packaging

  • Foam-lined boxes

  • Individual compartments

  • Plastic caps or end protectors

  • Moisture barrier packaging (for Ni-binder grades)

2). Post-Order Support to Ask For

  • Replacement policy

  • Engineering consultation

  • After-sales service for installation

  • Assistance for customizing future batches

Strong after-sales support reduces long-term risk.

خاتمة

Ordering custom tungsten carbide bushings requires accurate data, the right material selection, proper tolerances, and reliable testing.

By following the steps in this guide, decision-makers can ensure better performance, lower failure rates, and smoother cooperation with suppliers.

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