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Ferrotungsten in coarse pieces Ferrotungsten Pre-crushed, grinding

Ferrotungsten (FeW)

Production of ferrotungsten powder

Ferrotungsten is crushed in a jaw crusher as dry material, pre-crushed to ≤ 40 mm, between wear-resistant jaw plates made of manganese steel or tungsten carbide. The crushed material is then screened, coarse pieces are recycled, and fine fractions are further ground in ball or disc vibrating mills for ultrafine comminution.

Task size:
40 mm
grain size:
0,5mm - 3mm
Throughput:
500kg / h
Machine:
Jaw crusher, disc vibrating mill
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ferrotungsten (also called FeW alloy) is a powdered iron-tungsten master alloy powder that typically contains between 40% and 75% tungsten (W) in an iron (Fe) matrix. It is primarily used as an additive in powder and sinter metallurgy to achieve high tungsten contents in components economically and reliably.

  • Carbide and cutting tool production
  • Welding and soldering technology
  • Heavy alloys
  • Radiation protection and shielding material
  • Electronics and thermal management
  • Counterweights and balancing weights

Due to its combination of high density, hardness and good weldability, ferrotungsten powder is an indispensable material for demanding engineering and manufacturing applications.

  • Heavy wear of the jaw plates: The high tungsten content of up to 75% results in an extremely hard alloy that wears down manganese steel or tungsten carbide jaw plates significantly faster.
  • Fine dust development & health: The crushing produces fine particles that clog machine filters, strain extraction systems and, without protective measures, endanger the respiratory tract.
  • Process instability due to blocking: Moist or electrostatically charged powder tends to clump, blocking the inlet and outlet and interrupting continuous operation.
Klaus Ebenauer

Ing. Klaus Ebenauer

info@litechgmbh.com
+43 1 99 717 55

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