Xi'an Heaven Abundant Mining Equipment CO.,LTD
If you are sourcing taper button bits for jack hammers, air legs or hand-held rock drills, one of the first questions that comes up is the FOB price from a China supplier. The figure you see quoted can vary widely, and it is easy to compare the wrong numbers if you do not know what drives the cost. This guide walks through the key price factors, how FOB pricing works, and how to buy quality bits without overspending.
A taper button bit is a one-piece drill bit with a tapered shank (typically 6 to 7 degree) that locks into a drill rod such as H22 or H25. It carries tungsten carbide buttons pressed into a forged alloy steel head, giving it strong impact resistance in medium and hard rock. Because the shank is tapered rather than threaded, the bit is quick to change and costs less than a comparable thread design, which is why crews running drilling, bolting and mining benches often prefer it.
Bits range in diameter from around 28 mm up to 45 mm, with button counts of 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, and taper angles of 6, 7, 11 and 12 degrees. A good supplier stocks these variations so you can match the bit to your rock condition and drill machine, rather than forcing one size to fit every job.
When a supplier quotes an FOB price, they are quoting the value of the goods loaded onto the vessel at the port of shipment, plus local export formalities and inland freight to that port. The number itself is built from a handful of cost drivers that stay mostly stable across different factories, so it helps to know them:
Diameter and button count. Larger diameters and more buttons use more steel and more carbide, so they naturally cost more. Compare a 32 mm 7-button bit against a 45 mm 9-button bit and the price gap is mostly the added raw material.
Carbide grade and quality. The quality of the tungsten carbide buttons, their grain and the brazing or press-fitting process are among the biggest cost levers. Premium grade carbide lasts longer in hard formations but raises the unit price, while budget grades are cheaper upfront yet wear faster. Cheapest is rarely the best value per meter drilled.
Shank and taper compatibility. Taper angles and shank diameters follow local standards (H22, H25 and similar). Producing to the exact spec of your drill rod avoids waste and rework, and custom socket sizes may carry a small premium.
Order quantity and OEM. Larger quantities and standard models get the most favorable FOB pricing. OEM requests, custom marking or special packaging normally require a separate arrangement but are generally welcomed by capable factories.
A low price means nothing if the bit does not match your machine. Before asking for a quote, confirm your drill rod type and taper angle, your typical rock hardness, and the diameter range you actually need. This lets the supplier propose the correct model the first time and avoids the common mistake of ordering by price alone, only to find the bit is the wrong fit.
Also clarify practical details that sit outside the FOB price itself: minimum order quantity, lead time, available trade terms beyond FOB such as CFR or CIF, and whether the factory accepts OEM orders. A supplier who answers these clearly is easier to work with than one who only sends a price list.
Xi'an Heaven Abundant Mining Equipment CO.,LTD, trading as TY Drill Bits, has been manufacturing and exporting drilling tools from Xi'an, Shaanxi, China since 2010. The company covers the development, production and sale of a wide range of rock drilling tools, including taper button bits, thread button bits, PDC drill bits, tricone bits, core bits and DTH hammers. The factory is ISO9001 certified and supports OEM production, with exports accounting for the large majority of sales.
For taper button bits, the product range covers common hand-held rock drill applications, from a compact 32–40 mm drilling button bit to a 45 mm 9-button taper bit for rock drilling, with options in 7 and 11 degree taper designs. Because the company is a manufacturer rather than a middleman trading publisher, you can discuss FOB pricing, lead times and delivery terms directly with the sales team.
The best way to understand what your taper button bit will cost is to ask the factory directly. Tell the supplier your bit diameter, taper angle and drill rod, your expected order volume, and your destination port, and you will get a realistic FOB figure instead of a guess. To request a quote, contact the TY Drill Bits sales department through the inquiry form on the website and mention the exact taper button bit model you need.
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