NM450 abrasion resistant plate equivalent
Abrasion resistant plates are essential components of industrial equipment, production lines and plant machinery, that play a crucial role in the prevention of wear and tear related to normal operations. They ensure that industrial equipment is able to operate optimally in an environment of high abrasiveness.
One of the most trusted abrasion resistant plates in the industry is NM450. This product is made from a bimetallic composite plate featuring a mild steel base with a wear resistant overlay which is then given a processing to ensure the plate has superior hardness and wear resistance. The NM450 plate is guaranteed to provide the highest levels of abrasion resistance and its features make it one of the perfect solutions for areas consistently exposed to high levels of wear and tear.
For OEMs servicing the offshore, ore, coal, aggregate and construction industries, NM450 can act as a suitable alternative for applications that require properties similar to those of NM450. Its 0.3mm overlay is ideal for areas where its superior abrasion resistance is a necessity, such as bucket liners, crusher components, chutes, and screens.
A number of alternate products in the market exist to provide similar performance as the NM450. These include various grades of Chromium Carbide material, typically QT 1500 and QT 1200 grades. These solutions offer great resistance to wear and are highly reliable but must be handled with utmost care to ensure no costly errors are made during handling and installation processes.
Another alternative to the NM450 abrasion resistant plate is Hardlite, which is a unique and patented chromium carbide overlay plate. This alloy includes a combination of Molybdenum, Chromium, Nickel and Silicon, making it extremely hard and resistant to abrasion. It is recommended for applications in mining, quarrying, construction and various other applications where wear and tear is commonplace.
High manganese steel plates are also becoming an increasingly popular solution for applications where wear resistance is required. These plates can be used in replacement of chrome carbide plates, and are capable of providing similar performance characteristics, with the added advantage of being more affordable than the alloy plates.
Overall, the choice between NM450, Hardlite and CHROMIUM CARBIDE Grades and Manganese Steel plates, is dependent on the application of the plate, the level of reseistance to wear and tear needed, and the cost of the plate itself.
At the end of the day, it is important to ensure a reliable material is chosen to minimize any downtime or equipment damage leading to costly repairs down the line. For applications such as bucket liners, crusher components, chutes, and screens that require high abrasion resistance, the NM450 would make an ideal option.
