Buffalo Tungsten Inc
Depew, New York, United States
Buffalo Tungsten Inc
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Leading independent manufacturer and global supplier of high purity tungsten powder.
About Buffalo Tungsten Inc
Buffalo Tungsten started in 1987 as a small producer of tungsten powders to supply to a related company in Singapore. Over the years Buffalo Tungsten has expanded production capabilities and developed new product lines. Investment in equipment to make us more efficient has allowed us to continue to offer our powders at a competitive price. Proprietary changes to our processes alllow us to provide better quality and consistency in our finished powders.
Since 1987, Buffalo Tungsten has been a leading independent manufacturer and global supplier of high purity tungsten powder. We have a strong commitment to quality assurance, competitive pricing and short lead times. Because of our rigorous quality assurance system the powders we produce meet the highest standards of purity and consistency.
We have over three decades of experience and maintain a sole focus on producing powdered tungsten materials through a hydrogen reduction process. We have supplied customers in over 40 countries throughout the world. In addition to pure tungsten powder, we also produce tungsten carbide powder and tungsten carbide based thermal spray powders.
Description of Services
OUR MARKETS
Buffalo Tungsten offers tungsten powder products to meet the needs of a diverse range of industries. From tungsten gases used by global semiconductor manufacturers to adding weight to fishing line made in garages, Buffalo Tungsten can meet your needs.
Over the past 30 years, Buffalo Tungsten's powders have been used in a wide variety of applications requiring the highest quality materials. Our standard grade of fine powders are a minimum purity of 99.95% and our ultra high purity powders reach 99.999% pure. We meet specific customer requirements for physical properties such as density and particle size distribution.
ELECTRICAL CONTACTS
Buffalo Tungsten has provided materials for some of the largest manufacturers of electrical contacts. Our powders are proven to work well in circuit breakers and other contact applications.
SEMICONDUCTORS
We can meet the rigorous quality standards of the semiconductor industry. Our ultra high purity powders are used in WF6 (tungsten hexafluoride) gas for silicon wafer manufacturing.
RADIATION SHIELDING
The high density of tungsten (19.3 g/in3) makes it ideal for many shielding applications. Our standard grade of powders are used to protect from harmful radiation in medical, power generation and defense industries.
DEFENSE
The defense industry uses tungsten materials for some ordnance, shielding and balancing applications. Buffalo Tungsten is able to supply products to defense contractors or government agencies.
MEDICAL DEVICES
Tungsten has become an important material in modern medical devices. Buffalo Tungsten offers solutions that work in x-ray and radiation devices along with other types of shielding applications.
ENERGETICS
Hydraulic Fracturing, or fracking, is a means of extracting oil and gas from the below the surface of the earth. Buffalo Tungsten supplies materials used for bits and penetrators in the fracking industry.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Tungsten powders are used in 3D printing applications, creating complex geometries that could not be made through ordinary pressing and sintering methods. As the technology develops this market will see increased growth.
SPORTING GOODS
The high density of tungsten allows it to be used in ways that concentrate the mass to improve balance and spin in sporting goods applications such as golf. It is also used as environmentally friendly alternative In fishing and hunting.
DIAMOND TOOLS
Buffalo Tungsten has supplied large manufacturers in the diamond tool industry for many years. We have worked with numerous companies to develop special blends to improve the performance of their products.
HEAVY METALS
Tungsten powders that are doped with nickel, iron, copper and other additives create heavy metal alloys that are used for counterbalances, bar and sheet, vibration dampening and a host of other applications.
What we do
In 1986 our company began with the purchase of a thirty acre site in Depew, NY. We had the vision of becoming a leading producer of tungsten based materials. Buffalo Tungsten now uses the latest furnace and powder classification technologies. Our furnaces change intermediate tungsten materials into pure tungsten powders of up to 99.999% purity.
With over 30 years of experience and a sole focus on tungsten powder products we produce high quality materials optimized for a wide range of industries.
Life at Buffalo Tungsten Inc
Our company desires to provide a first class customer experience, which has helped us to become a leader in the world tungsten market. We maintain a focus on your needs, no matter the size of the order. Buffalo Tungsten can supply large users full truck or container loads that meet high quality standards. We are also happy to work with small and medium sized companies to supply powder for lower volume products. Our commitment to customer satisfaction provides you with the assurance that we will help you in a prompt, professional manner.
Since our company began producing tungsten powder in 1987 we've been a partner with our customers and not a competitor. Unlike vertically integrated manufacturers, we don't make finished tungsten products. We supply the raw materials that you need to make your products but don't make them ourselves. Our tagline states it simply as "Our Powders. Your Products." This allows us to be focused 100% on helping you improve your products without any conflict of interest. We will go through many iterations of powder testing until you achieve the results you are looking for. Our only interest is making sure that you are successful by delivering the best possible materials at competitive prices to put you ahead of your competition.
OUR SUPPLY
Our process starts with high grade raw materials sourced from around the world. We purchase tungsten materials such as APT and tungsten oxide from our affiliate company Wolfram Bergbau und Hütten. These materials are produced from virgin ores and concentrates or tungsten scrap. This allows our company's supply chain to be independent of China, providing security and stability for our customers.
It is Buffalo Tungsten's official policy not to use any raw materials from the Democratic Republic of Congo, or the surrounding region, that could be considered ‘conflict minerals’ as listed in title XV, section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
OUR MANUFACTURING
Buffalo Tungsten routinely invests in technology to improve the quality of our materials. Advanced control systems tightly regulate our furnaces to produce consistent results. Powder classification systems and mechanical treatments yield narrow particle size distribution and higher density in our products. State of the art technology allows us to produce materials that are up to 99.999% pure. Our extensive production capabilities allow us to meet the most stringent material specifications.
OUR LEAD TIMES
Our long term relations with our customers allows us to make to stock the products that you regularly order. This results in some of the shortest lead times in the industry. We help you coordinate the logistics necessary to meet your delivery schedule. Buffalo Tungsten supplies certificates of origin and other necessary export documentation for your overseas shipments. Some of our high volume customers warehouse materials on site, allowing them to have just in time inventory and assurance that supply is always close at hand.
