Advantages of Tungsten Carbide Nozzle
Tungsten Carbide Nozzle Advantages:
Corrosion proof
Long functional life
Excellent performance
Cost effective
Less prone to wear and tear
Tungsten carbide nozzle and other nozzles:
Common nozzle materials include cast iron, ceramic, tungsten carbide, silicone carbide, and boron carbide. Cast iron nozzles are now very rare as they wear out after just 6 to 8 hours. Ceramic nozzles are used only with non aggressive abrasive in light duty equipment and blast cabinets. Tungsten, Silicon, and Boron Carbide are the most popular for the majority of blasting applications due to their long life. Comparisons among tungsten carbide nozzle and other nozzles service life are listed below.
Estimated Service Life in Hours | |||
Nozzle Material | Steel Shot/Grit | Sand | Aluminum Oxide |
Tungsten Carbide Nozzle | 500-800 | 300-400 | 20-40 |
Alumina Nozzle | 20-40 | 10-30 | 1-4 |
Silicon Carbide Nozzle | 500-800 | 300-400 | 50-100 |
Boron Carbide Nozzle | 1500-2500 | 750-1500 | 200-1000 |