What is Hardox 500 equivalent British standard

    
    HARDOX 500 is a high strength abrasion resistant steel produced by SSAB with a typical hardness of 500 HBW. It is available in thicknesses ranging from 1.6 to 8 mm (0.06 to 0.31 in). HARDOX 500 steel is exclusively used in applications that require exceptional wear resistance and strength.
    
    The equivalent British Standard for HARDOX 500 is equivalent to BS EN 10025-6:2004. This grade of steel is a high strength structural steel grade produced in accordance with the European standard for hot-rolled structural steels. This material offers high strength, excellent toughness and weldability, making it ideal for applications in the mining, engineering and construction industries.
    
    The minimum yield strength of HARDOX 500 is 500 MPa, with a guaranteed tensile strength of 510-680 MPa. This makes it highly resistant to abrasion and corrosion and provides solid protection against impact, wear and fatigue.
    
    HARDOX 500 is widely used for work equipment and components working in demanding environments, such as truck beds and excavator buckets. Its non-heated treatments and careful material selection also make it suitable for use in hulls and gunwales for fishing boats and other marine vehicles.
    
    When compared with other types of abrasion-resistant steel, HARDOX 500 offers superior performance, greater weldability and higher impact resistance. Although HARDOX 500 has proven its worth in many industries, its good reliability and excellent strength-to-weight ratio make it an ideal choice for applications in many other markets.