Secure Wear Parts Supply Against Market Volatility
Hyperion has longstanding relationships with suppliers of ammonium paratungstate (APT), the raw material for all carbide components. With access to APT becoming more challenging, it is important to understand the steps you can take to actively evaluate carbide component suppliers and strengthening your overall supply chain resilience.
Understanding Tungsten Sourcing is Key
Tungsten is mined in a small number of countries, with more than half of global reserves in China. The tungsten supply is subject to political shifts and export controls, which quickly disrupt supply.
By assessing how your suppliers manage raw materials, production locations, ramp‑up capacity, and machining capabilities, you can significantly minimize exposure to volatility.
Minimize Supply Risks with Multi-Regional Production
Each phase of carbide component manufacturing carries its own logistical and transportation risks when spread across multiple regions.
Suppliers with vertically integrated, multi‑regional operations offer far greater resilience. Consolidated regional production lowers transit delays and helps ensure consistent, on‑time delivery.
To explore the full set of steps for sourcing stability for your carbide wear parts, download the article.
