HARDO X450 wear steel equivalent
about Hardox 450Hardox 450 is a type of wear-resistant steel, manufactured by Swedish steel firm SSAB, widely used in the mining, quarrying, engineering and construction industries. It is designed to resist abrasion and wear, while maintaining an exceptionally high level of strength and toughness.
Hardox 450 is a high-strength, ductile and impact-resistant steel plate, which is widely used in the mining and quarrying industries. It provides excellent performance in challenging conditions and environments withstanding wear and impact from objects such as rocks, ore, coal, and other materials encountered in these industries.
The steel’s capabilities surpass competitors, due to its exceptional combination of hardness and formability combined with excellent weldability. Hardox 450’s superior endurance enables it to last longer than competitors, making it the ideal solution for companies looking to extend the wear life of their equipment. With its guaranteed fatigue strength and its high impact-resistance, it is also an excellent material to use for bridges, mining machinery, and military vehicles.
Its unique combination of properties is created through a patented manufacturing process. It is made through a quenching-dispersed heat treatment at very high temperatures, which enhances the steel’s strength, toughness, and wear resistance.
Hardox 450 is classified as a quenched and tempered steel with a nominal hardness of 450 Brinell, equivalent to 450 HBW (Hardness Brinell value) and is certified according to EN 10051. In addition, the steel has good formability and excellent weldability which makes it suitable for a range of applications. Overall, the steel is extremely wear-resistant and therefore a popular choice for many industries.
The wear steel is made up of chromium and manganese which form an oxide film on the surface, thus providing superior wear and abrasion resistance without sacrificing strength and impact resistance.
Hardox 450 is available in a range of thicknesses, from 2.0mm to 100mm and in a variety of widths and lengths allowing for designing options to suit any application. With each thickness also comes its own level of mechanical properties which makes it a versatile steel type to work with.
Hardox 450 is considered to be the optimal choice in wear steel and is the number one choice by many industries, thanks to its superior performance. Its exceptional wear-resistant properties, combined with excellent strength, formability, and weldability makes it a perfect choice for a range of heavy-duty applications.
