Long Lasting Tungsten Carbide Mining Bits & Buttons
Long‑lasting tungsten carbide mining bits and buttons are engineered for heavy‑duty mining and rock‑drilling operations. Manufactured from high‑grade tungsten carbide material, they deliver exceptional hardness, outstanding wear resistance and reliable impact toughness, greatly extending service life and reducing frequent replacement costs.
These mining bits and carbide buttons fit well for various rock drilling, quarrying and underground mining scenarios. Strict quality control is implemented throughout production to guarantee stable consistent performance for harsh working conditions.
We maintain sufficient stock for most standard specifications, supporting fast delivery to shorten your waiting time. Custom sizes and technical specifications are also available upon your project requirements. Reliable quality, competitive pricing and efficient logistics help your mining projects run smoothly.
Product Specifications
- Product Name: Tungsten Carbide mining drill bits/buttons
- Material: Tungsten Carbide
- Size: Customizable to customer specifications
- Size Tolerance: Standard free tolerance or per customer request
- Shape: Round
- Recommended Grade: YG8C,YG11C,YG13C a
- Grain Size: Medium &Coarse Grain
- Sintering Treatment: HIP sintering
- Product Features: Extended service life, superior wear resistance
- Certification: ISO9001:2015
Tungsten carbide buttons (also referred to as cemented carbide inserts or studs) are precision-engineered wear parts manufactured from high-quality tungsten carbide powder and cobalt binder through pressing, sintering, and grinding processes.
Key Characteristics
- High hardness (typically 85-90 HRA)
- Excellent compressive strength (up to 4,500 MPa or higher)
- Superior wear resistance - extending tool life by 3-10 times compared to steel
- Good impact resistance - depending on the carbide grade (e.g., YG6, YG8, YG11C, etc.)
Typical Applications
- Roller cone drill bits for oil and gas drilling
- Down-the-hole (DTH) hammers for mining and water well drilling
- Trenching and road milling tools
- Coal mining picks and road planing tools
The tungsten carbide button inserts are core rock‑breaking components widely fitted into DTH bits, thread drill bits and tricone bits. They perform excellently in open‑pit mining, underground tunneling, coal mining, rock quarrying, tunnel construction and geological drilling, efficiently crushing hard and abrasive rock formations. Besides mining projects, these carbide buttons are also applicable for oil‑gas exploration, road milling and civil infrastructure engineering, adapting to multiple tough working environments.
Why Choose Our Products
We are an experienced tungsten carbide manufacturer with extensive industry expertise. Our products are exported to UK, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, gaining market popularity due to exceptional quality, competitive pricing, and rapid delivery.
We maintain state-of-the-art production lines, advanced equipment, and a skilled technical team. Our operations are certified under ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.

Quality Assurance
Quality assurance is our fundamental commitment. Our products deliver excellent and consistent performance, complemented by fast and timely delivery services. We create value for customers through comprehensive quality control based on ISO9001 standards, supported by advanced testing equipment, technology, and expert personnel throughout all operational phases.

Grade Performance Specifications
| Grade | Density (g/cm³) | T.R.S (MPa) | Hardness (HRA) | Performance & Application |
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| YG6 | 14.9 | 2100 | 90 | For coring crowns, electric coal drill bits, coal cutting picks, oil cone bits and scraping knife bits, used in geological prospecting, coal mining and oil well boring. |
| YG8 | 14.7 | 2400 | 89.5 | For coring crowns, electric coal drill bits, coal cutting picks, cone drill bits and scraping knife bits, used in geological prospecting, coal mining and oil well boring. |
| YG8C | 14.7 | 2450 | 88.5 | Mostly used as the buttons of small and medium sized percussion bits and as the inserts of rotary prospecting bits to cut soft and medium hard formations. |
| YG9C | 14.6 | 2450 | 87.8 | Suitable to strips, conical buttons for rotary percussion-resistant, geological prospecting buttons, cut soft and medium hard formations. |
| YG10C | 14.4 | 2550 | 87 | Primarily for the buttons and inserts of rotary percussion bits to cut medium-hard and hard formations. |
| YG11C | 14.4 | 2600 | 87 | Largely for the inserts and buttons of percussion bits and tricone bits to cut medium-hard, hard, and very hard formations. |
| YG13C | 14.2 | 2650 | 86.5 | Predominantly for the buttons of tricone bits and inserts of rotary percussion bits to cut hard and very hard formations. |
| YG15C | 14 | 2700 | 86.5 | For oil cone drill bits, for medium soft and medium-hard rocks. |
| YG15 | 14 | 2500 | 87.5 | Good strength and less wear resistance, for bits of rotary hammer rock drills and heavy rock drills, for hard and very hard rocks. |
Packaging and Delivery

Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a trading company or manufacturer?
We are the factory.
How long is your delivery time?
Generally 3-5 days for in-stock items, or 15-25 days for custom orders depending on quantity.
Do you provide samples? Is it free or extra?
Yes, we offer samples free of charge, though freight costs are not included.
What are your payment terms?
Payment ≤ 1000USD: 100% in advance. Payment ≥ 1000USD: 30% T/T in advance, balance before shipment.
Do you test all your goods before delivery?
Yes, we perform 100% testing before delivery.
How do you maintain long-term business relationships?
We maintain excellent quality and competitive pricing to ensure customer benefits.
Our aim is to ensure every customer is satisfied, creating mutually beneficial WIN-WIN partnerships!