PCD Asphalt Milling Picks – W6-Type, 20mm Shank
The ALSKAR PCD Asphalt Milling Pick is a premium road milling cutting tool designed for asphalt surface removal and pavement rehabilitation applications.
Featuring a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutting tip, the milling pick is engineered for high wear resistance and reduced tool replacement requirements under suitable asphalt milling conditions.
Based on the ALSKAR SW6 design, this PCD milling pick features an 88mm overall length, 48mm reference length, and 20mm round shank for use with compatible cold milling tool holder systems.
Key Features
- Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) Cutting Tip
- High Wear Resistance for Suitable Asphalt Applications
- W6-Type Steel Body Design
- 20mm Round Shank Diameter
- 88mm Overall Length
- 48mm Reference Length
- Designed for Asphalt Surface Milling
- Potential for Reduced Tool Changes and Downtime
- Professional Contractor & Wholesale Supply
Application Note: Best suited for relatively homogeneous asphalt milling conditions. Verify tool holder compatibility and operating requirements before use.
1. PCD Asphalt Milling Picks – Premium Diamond Cutting Technology
The ALSKAR PCD Asphalt Milling Pick is a premium road milling cutting tool developed for asphalt surface removal, pavement rehabilitation, and professional cold milling applications.
Featuring a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutting tip, this milling pick is designed to provide high wear resistance and maintain cutting geometry under suitable asphalt milling conditions.
The product is based on the dimensional design of the ALSKAR SW6 Asphalt Milling Pick, retaining the 88mm overall length, 48mm reference length, and 20mm round shank configuration.
Unlike conventional SW6 milling picks equipped with tungsten carbide cutting tips, this model incorporates a PCD cutting element for applications where reduced abrasive wear and longer cutting tool service intervals are priorities.
The ALSKAR PCD Milling Pick is intended for professional road construction contractors, pavement rehabilitation companies, equipment maintenance providers, and industrial distributors.
2. Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) Cutting Tip
The main feature of this milling pick is its polycrystalline diamond cutting tip.
PCD is a synthetic superhard cutting material produced from bonded diamond particles, offering exceptional resistance to abrasive wear.
In appropriate asphalt milling conditions, PCD cutting elements can maintain their cutting profile for longer periods than conventional tungsten carbide cutting tips.
Reduced wear at the cutting tip can help maintain consistent cutting geometry, support more uniform pavement surface finishes, and reduce the frequency of tool replacement.
Actual cutting performance, service life, and wear resistance depend on pavement composition, aggregate characteristics, cutting depth, impact loading, machine settings, and operating conditions.
3. SW6-Type Steel Body and 20mm Round Shank
The ALSKAR PCD Asphalt Milling Pick adopts the main body and mounting dimensions of the SW6 Series.
Main Dimensions
- Overall Length: 88mm
- Reference Length: 48mm
- Shank Diameter: 20mm
- Body Design: SW6-Type
The 20mm round shank is intended for installation in a matching cold milling tool holder system.
This design approach allows customers already using SW6-type cutting tools to evaluate a PCD-tipped alternative while retaining the established dimensional reference.
However, matching overall dimensions alone does not guarantee compatibility. Tool holder geometry, retaining components, pick head design, and installation requirements must be verified before ordering.
4. High Wear Resistance and Reduced Maintenance Potential
Conventional tungsten carbide cutting picks gradually wear during asphalt milling, requiring regular inspection and replacement.
PCD cutting technology is particularly attractive for applications involving abrasive but relatively homogeneous asphalt, where repeated impact loading can be controlled.
By reducing cutting tip wear, suitable PCD milling picks may help contractors:
- Reduce cutting tool replacement frequency
- Decrease milling drum maintenance interruptions
- Maintain a more consistent cutting profile
- Improve the continuity of milling operations
- Reduce tool-related downtime
- Optimize overall cutting tool operating costs
These benefits depend on the application and should be evaluated through actual operating performance rather than assumed from cutting material alone.
5. Designed for Asphalt Surface Milling
The ALSKAR PCD Milling Pick is intended primarily for asphalt pavement applications.
Recommended Applications
- Asphalt surface milling
- Road surface rehabilitation
- Asphalt overlay removal
- Pavement surface correction
- Surface preparation before resurfacing
- Continuous milling of relatively homogeneous asphalt layers
- Fine milling applications where the machine and cutting drum configuration are suitable
Recommended Material: Asphalt pavement with relatively consistent cutting characteristics.
For highly irregular road surfaces, severe impact conditions, embedded metal obstacles, or concrete milling, a different cutting tool design may be more suitable.
6. Suitable Milling Machines and Tool Holder Systems
The ALSKAR PCD Milling Pick uses a 20mm round shank based on the dimensional configuration of the SW6 Series.
It is intended for compatible compact cold milling machines and appropriate milling drum tool holder systems.
Before installation, customers should verify the following:
- Existing milling pick dimensions
- Tool holder bore and mounting geometry
- Retaining sleeve and wear plate requirements
- Cutting drum configuration
- Recommended operating conditions
Machine model compatibility should be confirmed individually before purchasing aftermarket replacement tools.
7. PCD vs. Conventional Tungsten Carbide Milling Picks
Conventional tungsten carbide milling picks remain a practical solution for a wide range of asphalt milling conditions, particularly where variable pavement materials and repeated impact loads are expected.
PCD-tipped milling picks are more specialized cutting tools intended for applications where abrasive wear, cutting profile consistency, and maintenance frequency are important considerations.
The ALSKAR PCD Milling Pick provides an additional product option for contractors seeking to evaluate diamond cutting technology alongside conventional carbide milling picks.
The most appropriate cutting tool should be selected according to pavement conditions, operating requirements, cutting tool costs, and expected maintenance intervals.
8. SW6-Type Dimensional Reference
The ALSKAR PCD Asphalt Milling Pick is based on the body dimensions and mounting configuration of the ALSKAR SW6 Series.
The standard ALSKAR SW6 carbide-tipped models are cross-referenced to WIRTGEN W6-series cutting tools.
However, the PCD version is a separate ALSKAR aftermarket product with a different cutting tip construction.
No WIRTGEN OEM PCD part number has been established for this product.
Compatibility Notice: References to SW6-type geometry are provided to assist with dimensional identification and product selection only. Please verify the complete milling pick and tool holder assembly before ordering. ALSKAR DIAMOND is an independent aftermarket supplier and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by WIRTGEN.
9. Key Features & Benefits
- Polycrystalline Diamond Cutting Tip – Superhard cutting material designed for high abrasive wear resistance.
- Premium PCD Technology – Specialized cutting solution for suitable asphalt milling conditions.
- SW6-Type Body Design – Based on the dimensional configuration of the ALSKAR SW6 series.
- 20mm Round Shank – Designed for compatible cold milling tool holder systems.
- 88mm Overall Length – Defined body dimensions for replacement tool comparison.
- 48mm Reference Length – Consistent with the SW6 dimensional reference.
- Reduced Tool Change Potential – Designed to support longer maintenance intervals in suitable applications.
- Consistent Cutting Geometry – PCD wear characteristics can help maintain more uniform milling performance.
- Asphalt Surface Rehabilitation – Intended for professional road milling and pavement maintenance.
- Professional & Wholesale Supply – Suitable for road contractors, equipment service providers, and industrial distributors.
10. Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALSKAR DIAMOND |
| Proposed Model | SW6-PCD/20 |
| Product Type | PCD Asphalt Milling Pick |
| Cutting Tip Material | Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) |
| Cutting Tip Shape | Rounded / Domed |
| Cutting Tip Weight | To Be Confirmed |
| Body Design | SW6-Type |
| Overall Length | 88 mm |
| Reference Length | 48 mm |
| Shank Diameter | Ø20 mm |
| Nominal Head Diameter | Ø19 mm — SW6 Reference |
| Nominal Upper Tip Region | Ø10 mm — SW6 Reference |
| Head Configuration | To Be Confirmed |
| Application Material | Asphalt |
| Recommended Machine Type | Compatible Compact Cold Milling Machines |
| Recommended Conditions | Relatively Homogeneous Asphalt |
| Product Grade | Premium |
11. FAQs
What are PCD asphalt milling picks?
PCD asphalt milling picks are cutting tools equipped
with polycrystalline diamond cutting elements.
They are designed for high wear resistance in
suitable asphalt milling applications.
What is the difference between PCD and carbide milling picks?
Conventional carbide milling picks use tungsten
carbide cutting tips, while PCD milling picks use
polycrystalline diamond cutting material.
PCD offers high abrasive wear resistance under
appropriate conditions. Conventional carbide picks
may be preferable where severe or unpredictable
impact loads are expected.
Is this PCD milling pick based on the SW6 design?
Yes. The ALSKAR PCD milling pick is based on the
dimensional design of the SW6 series.
It retains an 88mm overall length, 48mm reference
length, and 20mm round shank while using a
different PCD cutting tip construction.
What materials can this PCD milling pick cut?
This model is intended primarily for asphalt
surface milling and pavement rehabilitation.
Relatively homogeneous asphalt layers without
severe impact loads are preferred applications.
Can PCD milling picks last longer than carbide picks?
PCD cutting material offers high resistance to
abrasive wear and may provide longer service
intervals than conventional carbide tips in
suitable asphalt milling conditions.
Actual service life depends on pavement composition,
cutting depth, machine settings, and impact loading.
No fixed service-life multiplier is guaranteed.
Can PCD milling picks reduce maintenance costs?
In suitable applications, lower cutting tip wear
may reduce tool replacement frequency and related
downtime.
Overall operating cost depends on cutting tool
price, service life, milling productivity,
and maintenance requirements.
Are these PCD picks suitable for concrete milling?
This ALSKAR model is intended for asphalt milling.
Concrete applications require separate evaluation
of the cutting material, tip construction,
machine configuration, and impact conditions.
Which milling machines can use this PCD pick?
The product uses a 20mm round shank based on
the ALSKAR SW6 dimensional design.
Actual compatibility depends on the machine,
tool holder, retaining system, and pick geometry.
Please verify these requirements before ordering.
Is this an original WIRTGEN PCD milling tool?
No. This product is an independent ALSKAR DIAMOND
aftermarket milling pick.
The SW6-type description refers to its dimensional
design basis and does not establish an OEM PCD
replacement part number.
ALSKAR DIAMOND is not affiliated with or
endorsed by WIRTGEN.
Can I purchase ALSKAR PCD milling picks in bulk?
Yes. ALSKAR DIAMOND welcomes inquiries from
road construction contractors, equipment
service providers, and wholesale distributors.
Contact our sales team for product specifications,
availability, packaging, and bulk quotations.
| Application | Asphalt Milling |
|---|---|
| Cutting Tip Material | PCD |
| Product Grade | Premium |
| Shank Diameter | 20 mm |
| Overall Length | 88 mm |
| Reference Length | 48 mm |
| Body Design | SW6-Type |
| Machine Type | Compact Cold Milling Machines |
| Cutting Application | Asphalt Surface Milling |
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