BTI Tungsten Carbide Tamping Tools are the MOW standard for durability and performance tamping for more than 30 years.  Expect high insertion counts and long consistent tamping performance out of each tool.  Ballast Tools has specifically engineered BTI Tamping Tools for all Plasser, Harsco (Jackson & Tamper) and Matisa machines.  BTI Tools require no maintenance for the life of the tool, perform well in large and small machines, are designed for easy insertion in compacted ballast and offer a “ballast-dynamic” shank for EZ-squeeze.