HARDO X400 plate equivalent

    
    Mild steel is a popular material used for a wide range of applications due to its strength, versatility and affordability. It is easy to fabricate, weld and shape, making it attractive to many engineers and hobbyists. One particular type of mild steel is HARDOX® 400, a structural grade steel manufactured by SSAB (Swedish Steel Corporation).
    
    HARDOX® 400 is an abrasion-resistant steel, also known as wear plate, which has a nominal hardness of 400 HBW (Hardenability Brinell Hardness). It is intended for applications where demands are imposed on abrasion resistance in combination with good cold bending properties. HARDOX® 400 is suitable for applications like tipper bodies and booms, roadbuilding applications and tracked excavator blades, buckets and rippers.
    
    HARDOX® 400 has an optimized Brinell hardness distribution, an improved microstructure and an improved formability when compared to conventional steel grades. It is a wear plate that provides a significant increase in wear resistance, workability and ease of welding compared to other wear plate qualities.
    
    Mild steel is an economical material to choose for many engineering applications, and HARDOX® 400 offers the benefits of a good strength to weight ratio. When compared to other structural steel grades, HARDOX® 400 plate has excellent weldability and offers good toughness at lower temperatures. This makes it well suited for machining, forming and welding.
    
    HARDOX® 400 is often used as a direct replacement for conventional plates in construction applications, such as bridges and structural support beams. It can also be used for wear parts in the mining, agricultural and mineral processing industries. HARDOX® 400 is available with a nominally hardness of 400 HBW, in standard plate sizes such as 6 x 2000 x 6000 mm.
    
    In summary, HARDOX® 400 is an abrasion-resistant steel that offers improved formability, good weldability and excellent for cold bending. It is an economical choice for an extensive range of wear and structural applications. It is easy to work with, shape and weld, making it a popular choice for engineers and hobbyists alike.