Customized Tungsten Carbide Tire Studs with Corrosion Protection Options

Custom studs offered by corrosion protection system, because winter roads attack the body rather than the carbide pin.

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Design and Construction

Customizable tungsten carbide tyre studs with the body finish as the selectable feature. Zinc plating, zinc-nickel, polished and black-oxide finishes protect the metal body against road salt and moisture; the carbide core is unaffected by that choice.

How It Works

Winter roads combine water, de-icing salt and grit. The carbide pin resists wear, but the body corrodes if the finish is inadequate; a corroded body loses its grip in the rubber long before the pin is worn.

Applications

Salted winter roads, coastal winter regions, fleet tyres stored between seasons, long-service studs.

Field Cases

  • Coastal fleet: zinc-nickel bodies survived a salt-heavy season without visible rust.
  • Municipal contractor: plated bodies stayed bright after repeated wet/dry cycles.
  • Storage yard: finished bodies showed no bloom between winter seasons.

Performance Data

Metric Value / Observation
Finish options Zinc / zinc-nickel / polished / black oxide
Core Tungsten carbide (unaffected by finish)
Attack mechanism Road salt + moisture on the body
Failure addressed Body corrosion, loss of retention

Suitable Materials

Winter tyres used on salted roads, coastal regions and between-season storage.

Material Comparison: Corrosion Protection: Zinc vs Zinc-Nickel vs Polished vs Oxide

Body finish selection for winter roads. Typical industry data:

Factor Zinc Plated Zinc-Nickel Polished Black Oxide
Salt resistance Good Best Moderate Moderate
Appearance over a season Dulls slowly Stays bright Dulls Dark, stable
Layer type Sacrificial coating Alloy coating No coating Conversion layer
Cost position Economy Premium Economy Economy
Best environment General winter roads Heavy salt / coastal Dry cold regions Dry storage / mild use
Effect on carbide pin None None None None

Delivery Scope

Bulk studs; finish, dimensions and quantity confirmed with the order.

Why Choose VPOINT

The finish is selected for the road environment, because the body – not the carbide – is what corrodes.

Precision & Quality Control

Coating coverage, dimensions and carbide seating checked per lot with ISO 9001 batch traceability.

Specifications

Published specification:

Item Specification
Type Customizable carbide tyre stud
Finish Zinc / Zn-Ni / polished / oxide
Core Tungsten carbide
Customisation Finish, size, quantity
Supply Bulk
Inspection Per-lot coating coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the finish matter?

Road salt and moisture corrode the metal body, which then loses grip in the rubber.

Which finish for heavy salt?

Zinc-nickel offers the strongest salt resistance.

Does the finish affect the carbide pin?

No – the carbide core is unaffected by the body finish.

Can I choose size and finish together?

Yes – finish, dimensions and quantity are confirmed per order.

What is inspected?

Coating coverage, dimensions and carbide seating per lot.

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