hardox600

on Hardox 600 Hardox 600 is an ultra-high strength, wear-resistant steel that has been developed and optimized specifically for extreme wear conditions. This material was developed through a collaboration between Sweden-based SSAB, who have been developing and producing specialty steels since the 1950s, and Uddeholm, an international Swedish steel manufacturer.
    
    The combination of high-alloyed chemistry and an innovative heat treatment process in Hardox 600 makes it an ideal choice for applications that require superior abrasion resistance and toughness. It is also highly resistant to impact and fatigue, meaning it can be used in applications and settings that require these qualities but also need to be lightweight and hard-wearing.
    
    Because of its superior wear- and impact-resistance, Hardox 600 is particularly suitable for applications on mining and construction equipment and other heavy vehicles, such as bulldozers, excavators, and agriculture machines. It is also used to fabricate steel frames and body components within the automotive industry.
    
    The alloy structure of Hardox 600 offers good weldability and can withstand significant impact stress. It is mainly recommended for joining with standard arc welding as it doesn’t contain any hazardous elements, such as Sulphur, or Phosphorus. It has been specifically designed to retain much of its mechanical properties even in high-temperature and acidic environments, making it an ideal solution for critical application components.
    
    As Hardox 600 is a bainitic steel, it is incredibly hard and tolerant to impact. Despite this, its impressive machinery is still surprisingly lightweight when compared to many other grades of steel. Furthermore, Hardox 600 offers a range of additional benefits, such as a high-yield strength, which allows for a decreased plate thickness, a superior fatigue life, resistance to crack propagation and excellent workability.
    
    For these reasons, Hardox 600 is increasingly being used in a variety of industries, where aerospace, construction, earth moving and marine are just examples of where the steel is used. It goes without saying that Hardox 600 is favorite steel due to its excellent value for money, and its capacity to resist wear and tear even in heavy-duty applications. All in all, Hardox 600 is a highly functional, cost-effective steel for many industrial applications requiring superior abrasion resistance and impact resistance.