Tungsten Alloy Dart Counterweight

1. What's Tungsten Alloy Dart Counterweight?
Tungsten alloy dart counterweight refers to dart barrel or dart shaft made with high-purity tungsten powder as the base material and nickel, iron, copper, and other elements as the binder phase, produced through powder metallurgy. CTIA's tungsten alloy dart counterweight takes advantage of high density to significantly reduce volume and diameter at the same weight, helping reduce flight resistance and improve grouping. Its precision machining accuracy and mass consistency also meet the strict requirements for weight tolerance and center-of-gravity control in professional competition and training.

2. Features of CTIA's Tungsten Alloy Dart Counterweight
(1) High Density, Slim Dart Barrel: Density is approximately 13.20–18.00 g/cm³. Taking 90WNiFe as an example, the density is approximately 16.90 g/cm³, with a volume of only 45%–50% that of brass at the same weight, supporting three-finger side-by-side gripping and tight dart grouping.
(2) High Hardness, Wear Resistance: Surface hardness reaches 18–36 HRC, helping the dart maintain its grip texture with less denting and scratching during long-term throwing. Daily maintenance generally requires only wiping with a dry cloth.
(3) Flexible Weight, Adjustable Center of Gravity: Weight ranges from 14–18 g for soft-tip darts and 18–40 g for steel-tip darts. Torpedo, straight, and barrel-shaped designs are available, allowing mass to be concentrated toward the front to suit different throwing styles.
(4) Corrosion Resistance, Non-Toxic: Good resistance to sweat, salt, and humid environments, with non-toxic and non-radioactive material properties meeting RoHS requirements.

3. Types of CTIA's Tungsten Alloy Dart Counterweight
(1) By Tungsten Content:
① High-Tungsten Series: Tungsten content above 90%, suitable for professional competition
② Medium-Tungsten Series: Tungsten content of 80%–90%, suitable for advanced training
③ Low-Tungsten Series: Tungsten content of 70%–80%, suitable for entry-level and recreational use
(2) By Shape: Straight, torpedo, barrel, teardrop, and other mainstream designs.
(3) By Dart Type:
① Soft-Tip Dart Barrels: Approximately 14–18 g, compatible with electronic dartboards
② Steel-Tip Dart Barrels: Approximately 18–40 g, compatible with sisal dartboards

4. Applications of CTIA's Tungsten Alloy Dart Counterweight
(1) Professional Darts Competitions: Used in professional darts events, including competitions associated with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and World Darts Federation (WDF), where a high-density slim barrel supports tight three-dart grouping.
(2) Club Leagues and Training: Dart barrels with 85%–90% tungsten content balance flight performance, grip feel, and cost, making them a common choice for advanced players.
(3) Recreational Use and Beginner Training: Dart barrels with lower tungsten content offer relatively lower cost and are suitable for recreational use, basic training, and beginners.
(4) Dart Collecting and Customized Gifts: Fine knurling, surface coatings, and personalized shape designs combine functional and decorative effects for dart collections and customized gifts.

5. Specifications of CTIA's Tungsten Alloy Dart Counterweight
(1) Material: 70W–95W series, W-Ni-Fe or W-Ni-Cu systems
(2) Density: 13.20–18.00 g/cm³
(3) Weight: Soft-tip 14–18 g, steel-tip 18–40 g
(4) Dimensions: Diameter 5.65–7.15 mm, length 43.2–56.0 mm
(5) Dimensional Tolerance: Within ±0.05 mm

CTIA GROUP (CTIA) has nearly 30 years of experience in tungsten alloy manufacturing, with established capabilities covering material preparation, powder metallurgy, precision machining, and quality inspection. CTIA provides customized dart barrel design solutions tailored to structural form, weight distribution, grip characteristics, and dimensional requirements, supporting sample trials and batch production.

For any inquiry, please contact tungsten alloy manufacturer: CTIA GROUP

Email: sales@chinatungsten.com

Tel: 0086 592 5129696 / 0086 592 5129595

Website: tungsten-alloy.com

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