Car counterweights are an add-on used to improve the balance and stability of the car. During the driving of the vehicle, it can effectively balance the vibration between the body and the wheels, reducing body shake and noise. In addition, counterweights can also improve the vehicle’s handling performance, allowing the driver to better control the vehicle’s driving trajectory and stability. Currently, common counterweight blocks include lead blocks, iron blocks and high-specific-gravity tungsten alloy blocks.
Among the traditional materials for weight weights, lead weights are commonly used. Lead weight has a higher density, making it an effective weight material. However, there are some problems with lead weights. First of all, lead is a toxic substance that is harmful to the human body and the environment. Secondly, the lead block is susceptible to oxidation and corrosion due to external factors, resulting in a decrease in its performance. In addition, lead blocks are easily deformed and damaged and require frequent replacement and maintenance, which increases the cost of use.
Iron block is a common counterweight material with high density and strength, which is suitable for some counterweight applications that require high strength and high precision. Iron weights are not easy to melt and can be used as weights in high temperature environments. However, iron blocks are also susceptible to magnetism and can be heavy in some cases, resulting in increased vehicle fuel consumption. Therefore, modern manufacturers began to look for lighter and more efficient weight materials to replace iron blocks.
The high specific gravity tungsten alloy block has high density, which can better balance and stabilize the mass distribution of automobile parts; it has good chemical stability, is not easy to corrode and oxidize, and can extend the service life of automobile counterweight blocks; it has higher strength and Durable, it can better withstand the impact and vibration during vehicle driving; it has non-toxic and environmentally friendly characteristics, and is harmless to the environment and human body.
It can be seen that high specific gravity tungsten alloy blocks have more advantages than lead and iron blocks. Therefore, many modern automobile manufacturers have begun to use tungsten alloy blocks with better comprehensive properties to replace traditional iron or lead blocks.
