All wheel weights ive come across that have markings that protrude from the surface of the weight have been lead. Dec 30, 2011 how to differentiate between zinc, lead, and steel wheel weights prior to melting down the lead. One online source indicate al was a paintedcoated lead wheel weight. I thought it would be worthwhile to test some of the different kinds of wheel weights i come across, just to see how they might affect the pot. So right now im in the midst of rebuilding this little steam engine. The leadfree weights come in strips and are individually scored in 12 oz. Today i contacted a wheel weight manufacturer and received their current msdss on lead wheel weights and on the zinc wheel weights. We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and. Apr 19, 2008 wheel weight lead is completely molten at about 505f 265c. Lead and mercury wheel weights minnesota pollution control. The leadfree weights come in strips and are individually scored in 14 oz.
Using wheel weights tacklemaking bass fishing forums. Casting with kaido wheel weight identification sep 11a 1 002. Currently, there are no regulatory controls governing the use of lead wheel weights. Hornet tire 14oz grey lead free adhesive backed wheel weights 48pcs. I was reading on doits web site that they dont recommend using wheel weights because it is a harder lead. Bring your lead wheel weights in along with catalytic converters, aluminum rims, radiators, and more. I am surprised to see that the composition of wheel weights have not changed much in 30 years. I was looking at getting into making some jigs and sinkers. If you pick up a pound of lead, how much of that pound makes it into your molds. Lead wheel weights may also be recycled through the states network of very.
As of april 1, 2011 any person replacing or balancing a tire on a motor vehicle that is required to be registered under article fourteen of title four of the vehicle and traffic law, shall not use a wheel weight or other product for balancing motor vehicle wheels if the weight or other balancing product contains more than 0. Stocks and flows of leadbased wheel weights in the united. Bullets in an oven preheated to 450 degrees for one hour will heat treat wheel weights lead arsenic antimony alloy to approximately 18 bhn. Balanced tires help save fuel, preserve tire life, and improve safety and comfort.
That adds enough tin to make a good molding alloy and some great shooting bullets. Find wheel weights at msc industrial supply, serving the metalworking, safety. Zinc melts above 750f 400c, so any zinc wws will float to the top. Most of the ones i have found are tapea weight brand. However, if any work is done on a cars tires that requires an old lead wheel weight to be removed or a lost wheel weight to be replaced, or if a lead wheel weight falls off in the process of working on a. The wheel weights can now be fe, zn, zama, and a few of them are lead i melted 2 12 tonne of them last year. Wheel weights adhesive lead free coyote wheel accessories. Use of an xray analysis gun to look at exactly what wheel weights are made.
The lead free weights come in strips and are individually scored in 12 oz. The state is required to ensure that no vehicle in the state fleet is equipped with an externally attached lead wheel weight that is composed of greater than 0. This is a lead weight, and im including it to point out something ive found to be consistent. Recently obtained wheel weights average about 3% antimony. You say number 8 is marked fe, but you do not say whether or not it is magnetic. China wheel weight manufacturers select 2020 high quality wheel weight products in best price from certified chinese wheel manufacturers, weight loss suppliers, wholesalers and factory on. Anyway, i made my pattern on the lathe and decided to cast the flywheel, which is about 34 think and 2 wide in lead. Zinc and iron have markings stamped into the weight. Any time a lead alloy is melted the metals will separate and must be fluxed and stirred to remix the alloy. Minnesota law prohibits the sale and installation of lead. It sure looks like a regular lead alloy wheel weight. Wheel weights may have a chemical abbreviation written on them. The high weight and low value of lead wheel weights preclude significant amounts of overseas imports or exported wheel weights. Wheel weights free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Different offsets will cause the same wheel to weigh more or less. If you have any questions, please call 1877advance 2382623 or visit any advance auto parts store. It was estimated that approximately 4,000 t were imported from canada in 2003 peter gabby, lead. I would suspect that all of the weights you have shown except 7 and 9 are fairly typical lead wheel weights. Lead and mercury wheel weights minnesota pollution. The mcn series meets all oem quality specifications. These make a mess in the pot, because the adhesive melts and sticks to the bottom and sides of the pot, even under the molten lead. First, the garden variety wheel weights that are on probably 99% of all vehicles in the us. Steel wheel weights are the preferred alternative for clipon weights due to their comparatively low toxicity and reasonable manufacturing impacts. Frequently asked questions for lead wheel weights nys dept.
How do i know whether my wheel weight has lead in it. Uncoated wheel weight wheel weights alloy wheels wheel protectors coated wheel weights mcn series wheel protectors coated wheel weights for alloy wheels. Where to bring scrap lead wheel weights in new jersey. If your melt is above 750f and a zinc ww melts, and you see it, carefully skim off the floating puddle of zinc asap and dispose of it. I was recently given a big bucket full of wheel weights for free. Buy harzole mc100 1 oz lead free mc type wheel weight 50pcs. This has nothing to do with wheel diameter, but everything to do with the rolling diameter of the tires. An outofbalance tire can adversely affect ride quality and shorten the life of your tires, bearings, shocks and other suspension components.
Find details of companies offering lead wheel weight at best price. Mckeon bill concerning wheel weights, cutting down on lead. All of this type ive come across are clearly marked. The environmental impacts from lead or zinc based wheel weight losses to roadways, greatly exceed their manufacturing impacts. Qz07 name lead adhesive truck weights specificatons available. Read more about the properties, uses, and hazards of lead. Cast bullet reference on lead alloys, min max pressure. Wheel weights generally have small pieces of steel clipped to them. Mckeon bill concerning wheel weights, cutting down on lead, mercury pollution in new jersey clears senate panel trenton legislation assemblyman john mckeon sponsored to prohibit the installation and sale of wheel weights and the sale of new motor vehicles tires containing lead or mercury weights was advanced by the senate environment and energy committee on monday. However, if any work is done on a cars tires that requires an old lead wheel weight to be removed or a lost wheel weight to be replaced, or if a lead wheel weight falls off in the process of working on a tire, the old lead wheel weight cannot be placed back on the tire.
Different types of wheel weights lead bullet casting youtube. The bottom line is that nowhere in the world anymore is there a standard formula for the blend ratio of elements which make up wheel weight alloy. T ultimate wheel weight tool instructional video from all tire supply. There are two general types of lead alloy, soft lead mostly pure lead and hard lead. Wheel weight lead is completely molten at about 505f 265c. Harzole mcm70 lead free mc type wheel weight kit 70pcs. The major lead wheel weight manufacturers offer recycling programs for their customers. Wheel weight identification pictures the high road. Product information report wheel weights overview a wheel weight is used to balance a wheel and tire assembly. What this calculation was based on nobody was entirely sure and the composition of lead wheel weights falls into this category also. Stickon wheel weight is generally pure lead, or nearly so and too soft for your. Clipon wheel weight alloy is fine for the usual low pressure loads for the springfield 4570 trap door.
You can check our website for the list of acceptable materials along with their current prices and pictures on our site. The most common source of hard lead is used wheel or tire weights. Otherwise, the mpca recommends either 1 working with your supplier to return any unused weights to your supplier, or 2 recycling your lead wheel weights to safely recover the lead and remove the lead wheel weights from commerce. Probably the next most common is the adhesive weight. Because of its high density, smaller size, cost advantage, and environmentally friendly composition.
The weights feature adhesive backings for easy, secure attachment. I work at a place where i can test metals for their composition. Steel clipon weights, pfe clipon steel wheel weights coated steel wheels 1. Steel wheel weights study report tape wheel weights ranger. The only way to bring it back to stock is to increase the overall diameter of the wheel tire assembly. Mc type for alloy wheels of ford, chrysler, gm van and light. The law does not require that lead wheel weights be replaced. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
What in the world are wheel weights made of these days. Sep 11, 2009 wheel weights do require a little extra attention. China wheel weight, wheel weight manufacturers, suppliers. For a best buy on the nationwide deluxe wheel weight set contact our expert sales associates 18552755141. China wheel weight manufacturers select 2020 high quality wheel weight products in best price from certified chinese wheel manufacturers, weight loss suppliers, wholesalers and. Going to a smaller offset wheel will change the scrub radius. How to differentiate between zinc, lead, and steel wheel weights prior to melting down the lead. Obviously, it will vary somewhat but i figger on about a 30% loss of the total weight for the dross, dirt, grease and the steel clips. Plombco is the only wheel weight manufacture that offers lead, zinc, steel and plasteel clipon wheel weights allowing us to meet the needs of any customer. Ckauto p style 1oz lead clip on wheel weights, uncoated, 25pcsbox. When wheel weights are melted, all kinds of junk will float to the top, including the metal clips and lots of dirt and sand. Harzole mc100 1 oz lead free mc type wheel weight 50pcs.
Remove those steel pieces to get a higher lead price. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon automotive best sellers. That is usually the reason for the prices of the lead wheel weights to be lower than regular lead. Testing was with air cooled wheel weight alloy at 11 bhn and with heat treated alloy of varying bhn up to 30. Because of its high density, smaller size, cost advantage, and environmentally friendly composition, steel significantly surpasses all other. Get the exact balance required for the job with these wheel weights. Anyway, i couldnt find my stash of lead since we moved everything into the new shed and decided to melt some wheel weights and cast it with those. He saves all the plumbers lead he gets for me, so im doing alright. Refer to the application chart or the rim gauge to confirm the right profile. The advance auto parts core charge presented to you online today with your item is representative of the most common core charge. Frequently asked questions for lead wheel weights nys. Stocks and flows of leadbased wheel weights in the united states in.
Probably because zinc and iron do not fill out small spaces very well. I add about a half pound of plumbers solder to each 1015 pounds of wheel weights. Steel lead free as environmental concerns of the use of led are on the rise many states have mandated wheel weights must be free of lead. The only way to bring it back to stock is to increase the overall diameter of the wheeltire assembly. All of the weights that are not lead will have what it is made of stamped on them. Different types of wheel weights lead bullet casting. The lead free weights come in strips and are individually scored in 14 oz. Think i am going to begin searching for about 2,000 pounds while the prices are low. Cast bullet alloys, characteristics of cb alloys, maintenance. Zinc wont do anything until you reach its melting point780 if i remember correctly. The wheel weight composition of 9% antimony in older editions of the lyman reloading handbook is very much out of date. Wheel weights have a high antimony content but are low in tin.
Which is why you need to keep a thermometer in your melt. Guide to hand sorting wheel weights as the industry replaces lead. The concensus in the industry is that steel is the superior alternative. Most of the ones i have found are tapeaweight brand. Wheel weight alloy, if it is the old clipon stuff with a couple percent antimony, adding 1% tin will make it easier to cast for a good mold fillout. If your melt is above 750f and a zinc ww melts, and you see it, carefully skim off.
I extracted only what i thought was relevant from the msds sheets, so if you want more, comb the web. The ok tires shop i frequent sells me wheel weights 8mm, 9mm and. Blue,white, 3m, norton tape hot sale pblead adhesive wheel weights art. Density of lead alloys the firearms forum the buying. Steel clipon weights, pfe clipon steel wheel weights coated steel wheels 0. T ultimate wheel weight tool instructional video from all tire supply duration. Steel wheel weights domestically more cost effective there are two main alternatives to lead wheel weights, steel and zinc. Cast bullet alloys, characteristics of cb alloys, maintenance of cb.
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