HARDO X450 steel equivalent

    
    Hardox 450 is one of the most popular steel grades manufactured by SSAB Oxelösund AB. The steel grade is highly recommended for applications where wear and strength are a priority, such as earth moving and agricultural equipment, wear parts for mining and quarries, and various other applications.
    
    Hardox 450 is a chromium-manganese-silicon quenched-and-tempered wear-resistant steel plate engineered to provide superior wear resistance to other grades of wear-resistant steel plate. It combines hardness and strength with great ductility, making it an ideal choice to use in a variety of industrial applications.
    
    As far as HARDOX X450 steel equivalent is concerned, the closest is Abrex 450, also manufactured by SSAB Oxelösund AB. Abrex 450 is a wear-resistant steel plate engineered specifically for applications where durability and strength are key requirements. It features high-strength, excellent wear resistance, good formability and corrosion resistance, making it a great choice for a wide range of industrial applications.
    
    Compared to Hardox 450, Abrex 450 offers good surface quality along with well-balanced characteristics, making it suitable for drawing, stretching and other forming operations. Additionally, Abrex 450 is especially suitable for applications where improved weldability is a key requirement. Physical properties such as linear expansion, thermal conductivity, impact strength, and elasticity are also similar between the two steel grades.
    
    Hardox 450 and Abrex 450 offer great wear-resistance and strength, making them ideal for high-performance applications. While Hardox 450 provides superior tear, cut, and wear-resistance, Abrex 450 offers good formability and high weldability. Depending on the application, both Hardox 450 and Abrex 450 provide the user with the required level of protection regardless of their choice.