Carbide balls
Maximum wear resistance for abrasive and high-pressure downhole applications.
Material
Size range
Std. grade
Nickel carbide
1/8" – 2 1/2"
100
Titanium carbide
1/8" – 3 1/2"
100
Tungsten carbide
1/8" – 2 1/4"
100
Nickel carbide
Grade 100Good wear and corrosion resistance, light shock.
Grade specifications
MaterialC-9
Hardness89 – 90.5 RA
Density14.90 g/cc
Size range1/8" – 2 1/2"
Chemical compositionNi 6% / WC 94%
Titanium carbide
Grade 100Good wear resistance, medium shock. The lightest of the three carbide grades.
Grade specifications
MaterialNM-15
Hardness89 – 90.5 RA
Density8.80 g/cc
Size range1/8" – 3 1/2"
Chemical compositionCo 15% / TiC 30% / WC balance
Tungsten carbide
Grade 100Good wear resistance, medium shock. The standard choice for abrasive pump service.
Grade specifications
MaterialC-11
Hardness88 – 89 RA
Density14.25 g/cc
Size range1/8" – 2 1/4"
Chemical compositionCo 12.25% / WC 87.75%
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