Tungsten – “W” (Also known as Wolfram)
Tungsten Bar, Wire, Crucible, Sheet, Billet
Special Metals supplies high-quality tungsten bars, billets, wire, sheet, and crucibles to customers across the UK.
As one of the country’s leading suppliers, we manufacture both standard and bespoke tungsten products – precision machined in-house to ISO standards and available in a range of sizes to suit your exact specification.
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What are the properties and uses of tungsten?
Tungsten metal is known for its impressively high melting point of 3,410°C (6,170°F). It demonstrates low thermal expansion, low vapour pressure, and good thermal conductivity – making it one of the most suitable options for high-temperature applications.
Tungsten is also a very strong, high-density metal. It can be easily combined with other refractory metals (e.g. steel, copper, and iron) to create alloys, and it lends itself well to the machining process. Tungsten bars in particular are valued for their dimensional stability and machinability, making them the preferred choice for tooling, counterweights, radiation shielding components, and furnace parts.
It can also be used to support structures for power tubes and as an evaporation source in metallising processes, as well as weights, counterweights, and ballast keels, and is an outstanding material for dimensional stability, arc-welding electrodes, glass seals, and furnace manufacturing.
Why shop with us for tungsten parts?
Special Metals is a premier tungsten supplier and, when it comes to the fabrication of tungsten parts, we demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience. Collectively, our team have worked in this industry for over 120 years and is capable of producing both standard and bespoke products.
Our reputation precedes us, and we always strive to provide customers with the highest quality tungsten parts. They are made in-house in accordance with ISO standards and, before leaving our site, they undergo a strict quality-assurance test. We can tackle any job – big or small – and you can rest assured, when you shop with us, you will receive the best possible product and excellent value for money.
Whether you need a standard-sized tungsten bar or a custom billet machined to drawing, our team can advise on material grade, dimensions, and finish – with competitive lead times.
Contact Special Metals today
If you need more information about our tungsten parts and fittings, please feel free to get in touch. Simply give us a call today on 01268 820 409 or send us an email, and our team of experts will be happy to help with your enquiry.
