HARDO X400 equivalent equivalent ASME material
on HARDOX 400 and its equivalent in ASME materialsHARDOX 400 is an abrasion-resistant steel with a nominal hardness of 400 HBW. HARDOX 400 is an all-around wear resistant steel with a good combination of strength and toughness. It is specifically designed to offer superior performance in extreme conditions and to guarantee higher performance, longer service life, and reduced maintenance costs of wear parts. HARDOX 400 is used all over the world in extreme conditions and is the perfect material for earthmoving machines, mine truck beds, crushers, conveyors, screw conveyors, and many other wear parts’ applications.
HARDOX 400 is produced at Swedish steel company, SSAB. It is a part of their wear plate family and is a brand of wear-resistant steel produced by SSAB. It is durable enough to withstand the most rigorous conditions. HARDOX 400 is suitable for applications where high wear resistance is needed and has one of the highest resistance to abrasion among other wear-resistant steels. Compared to conventional construction steels, it provides 4 - 8 times greater resistance to abrasion, which reduces the need for replacement parts and maintenance of machines and equipment optimizing total cost of ownership.
When considering the equivalent ASME material, one of the best options would be AR400. AR400, or Abrasion Resistant Steel 400, is a brand of wear-resistant steel plates produced by SSAB (previously known as United States Steel Corporation). The steel features excellent toughness, high abrasion resistance, and a nominal hardness of 400 HBW. Its primary uses are for construction containers, mining equipment, buckets, and other wear components.
Compared to HARDOX 400, AR400 has a lower wear thickness tolerance, but can be produced with tighter tolerances due to its low carbon content. AR400 is much more economical than HARDOX 400, but should not be specified by engineers if extremely high impact resistance is required. AR400 is being used more and more in construction machines, like dump bodies and containers, as well as heavy wear industries, such as get beds and rock quarry applications.
In conclusion, both HARDOX 400 and AR400 are excellent materials for wear applications. While HARDOX 400 offers superior abrasion resistance and impact resistance, AR400 provides better wear thickness tolerances and is more economical. Both of these materials are used in many wear applications and each should be considered based on the specific application, requirements, and budget.
