Low-profile tungsten bucking bars
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Tungsten Bucking Bar ETBB20 (Low-Profile, 1.95 lb)
The ETBB20 is a thin, low-profile tungsten bucking bar for shallow, confined access such as bottom wing skins. At 1.95 lb and 6 by 1 by 0.5 inches it packs the bucking mass of a much larger steel bar into a compact block, so shop heads form clean with less shock to your hand. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
When this bar wears out, the tungsten still holds value: return it and the weight becomes a recovery credit toward your next order through our Buyback program.
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Tungsten Bucking Bar ETBB26 (Low-Profile, 2.35 lb)
The ETBB26 is a thin, low-profile tungsten bucking bar for shallow, confined access such as bottom wing skins. At 2.35 lb and 8 by 1 by 0.5 inches it packs the bucking mass of a much larger steel bar into a compact block, so shop heads form clean with less shock to your hand. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
When this bar wears out, the tungsten still holds value: return it and the weight becomes a recovery credit toward your next order through our Buyback program.
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Tungsten Bucking Bar ETBB28 (Low-Profile, 3.15 lb)
The ETBB28 is a low-profile saddle tungsten bucking bar for backing rivets along a raised bead, tube, or curved feature. At 3.15 lb and 4 x 1.625 x 0.938 inches, it brings the backing mass of a much larger steel bar to the rivet, so shop heads form clean with less shock to your hand. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
When this bar wears out, the tungsten still holds value: return it and the weight becomes a recovery credit toward your next order through our Buyback program.
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Tungsten Bucking Bar ETBB31 (Low-Profile, 2.75 lb)
The ETBB31 is a low-profile radius tungsten bucking bar for backing rivets on curved skins and leading edges. At 2.75 lb and 4 x 2 x 1 inches, it brings the backing mass of a much larger steel bar to the rivet, so shop heads form clean with less shock to your hand. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
When this bar wears out, the tungsten still holds value: return it and the weight becomes a recovery credit toward your next order through our Buyback program.
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Tungsten Bucking Bar ETBB38 (Low-Profile, 1.0 lb)
The ETBB38 is a thin, low-profile tungsten bucking bar for shallow, confined access such as bottom wing skins. At 1.0 lb and 6 by 0.75 by 0.375 inches it packs the bucking mass of a much larger steel bar into a compact block, so shop heads form clean with less shock to your hand. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
When this bar wears out, the tungsten still holds value: return it and the weight becomes a recovery credit toward your next order through our Buyback program.
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Tungsten Bucking Bar ETBB39 (Low-Profile, 0.6 lb)
The ETBB39 is a thin, low-profile tungsten bucking bar for shallow, confined access such as bottom wing skins. At 0.6 lb and 3.75 by 0.75 by 0.313 inches it packs the bucking mass of a much larger steel bar into a compact block, so shop heads form clean with less shock to your hand. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
When this bar wears out, the tungsten still holds value: return it and the weight becomes a recovery credit toward your next order through our Buyback program.
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Tungsten Bucking Bar ETBB40 (Low-Profile, 3.05 lb)
The ETBB40 is a contoured saddle tungsten bucking bar for backing rivets along a curved skin, tube, or bead that a flat bar cannot follow. At 3.75 x 1.875 x 1 inches and 3.05 lb, it brings the backing mass of a much larger steel bar to the rivet, so shop heads form clean with less shock to your hand. Weight is available on request. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
When this bar wears out, the tungsten still holds value: return it and the weight becomes a recovery credit toward your next order through our Buyback program.
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Tungsten Bucking Bar ETBB44 (Low-Profile, 1.45 lb)
The ETBB44 is a low-profile saddle tungsten bucking bar for backing rivets along a raised bead or curved feature in tight access. At 1.45 lb and 2.1 x 2 x 0.8 inches, it brings the backing mass of a much larger steel bar to the rivet, so shop heads form clean with less shock to your hand. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
When this bar wears out, the tungsten still holds value: return it and the weight becomes a recovery credit toward your next order through our Buyback program.
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Compare these bars
| SKU | Dimensions (L x W x H, in) | Weight (lb) | Shape | Weight class | Access | ATS equivalent |
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| ETBB20 | 6 x 1 x 0.5 | 1.95 | Low-Profile | Medium (1.5–3 lb) | Tight / Confined | |
| ETBB26 | 8 x 1 x 0.5 | 2.35 | Low-Profile | Medium (1.5–3 lb) | Deep Reach | |
| ETBB28 | 4 x 1.625 x 0.938 | 3.15 | Low-Profile | Heavy (3–6 lb) | Open | |
| ETBB31 | 4 x 2 x 1 | 2.75 | Low-Profile | Medium (1.5–3 lb) | Open | |
| ETBB38 | 6 x 0.75 x 0.375 | 1.0 | Low-Profile | Light (under 1.5 lb) | Tight / Confined | |
| ETBB39 | 3.75 x 0.75 x 0.313 | 0.6 | Low-Profile | Light (under 1.5 lb) | Tight / Confined | |
| ETBB40 | 3.75 x 1.875 x 1 | 3.05 | Low-Profile | Heavy (3–6 lb) | Open | |
| ETBB44 | 2.1 x 2.0 x 0.8 | 1.45 | Low-Profile | Light (under 1.5 lb) | Tight / Confined |
A low-profile tungsten bucking bar is a thin bar, 0.5 in thick or less, for shallow, confined access. It slides into narrow gaps and bottom-skin areas while still putting tungsten mass behind the rivet. Request a quote.







