NM 500 equivalent European standard

content: Compared to regular structural steel, NM 500 is a wear-resistant steel grade that demonstrates significantly higher properties and improved weldability. It is designed for applications with high wear and tear, such as shovels, loading buckets, dredgers, etc.
    
    The European alternative for NM 500 is Strenx 700 MC, which is the equivalent of the European standard EN 10025 S700MC. This steel grade is a high yield, high strength structural steel with good cold formability, toughness and weldability. It can be used in applications where excellent delayed fracture and fatigue strength is required. Examples of applications are trailers, cranes, load-bearing structures and large excavators.
    
    In comparison to NM 500, Strenx 700 MC offers strains of up to 700 MPa, which makes it a stronger and more cost-efficient alternative. Its properties make it ideal for producing products that are thin and light. Strenx 700 MC also has excellent bendability, enabling customers to reduce costs of labour and welding time, while providing improved performance.
    
    Another advantage Strenx 700 MC offers is its weather-resistant properties. The steel can withstand extreme temperatures and still hold its strength, making it suitable for outdoor construction and weather-exposed elements.
    
    Overall, Strenx 700 MC is the logical choice for applications demanding a stronger, lighter and more cost-efficient wear-resistant steel with superior properties and weldability. Its superior strength, excellent bendability and weather-resistant properties make it an optimal choice for numerous applications.