WC-HardMax™ Tungsten Carbide
Licence-Ready Carbide Powder for Cutting Tools & Additive Parts
WC-HardMax™ keeps your sinter shops running if China flicks the export-control switch. High-coercivity 3 µm powder with 0.5% free C—sourced from Hunan APT streams, passivated, and held under strategic-commodity clearance in Hong Kong.
Consistent Shrink
±0.15% dimensional repeatability in HIP-sintered inserts
Additive-Grade Flow
Hall flow < 35 s/50g for binder-jet & L-PBF
Policy Hedge
Locked export licence protects against quota tightening
Technical Snapshot
Availability
Applications
- Cutting tool inserts
- Mining & drilling bits
- Wear-resistant coatings
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
- HIP-sintered components
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
20 kg antistatic drums with vacuum valve
Shipping Options
- • Nitrogen purge protection
- • Air-freight ready (IATA non-haz)
- • Express delivery available
Compliance & Docs
Strategic License: HK 1C227
Quality: COA, ISO 9001 particle analytics
Safety: SDS UN 3077 (non-haz)
Analysis: Full PSD and morphology data
Strategic Policy Hedge
WC-HardMax™ represents a critical hedge against China's potential export control tightening on tungsten products. With our locked export license and 50-ton strategic reserve, customers can secure supply continuity even during policy shocks.
- • Pre-approved export documentation
- • Margin protection if Beijing restricts quotas
- • Immediate availability from HK warehouse
- • Long-term supply agreements available