what is HARDO X450 equivalent steel grade

    
    Hardox 450, also known as Hardox 450 Abrasion Resistant Steel, is a wear-resistant steel used in the production of high-wear components, such as excavator buckets, truck beds, blades, and military-grade armor. This high level of hardness is ideal for applications requiring extreme wear resistance, such as in mining and quarrying.
    
    Hardox 450 is a type of steel designed to resist wear and abrasion. This steel is made to last, even in the harshest conditions—it will maintain its toughness, high strength, and abrasion resistance even after lengthy periods of extreme wear and tear. Hardox 450 steel has a minimum yield strength of 450 megapascals (MPa) and a hardness of 400-420 Brinell (HBW). Minimal grinding is required during the manufacture of components from Hardox 450 because the material is so abrasion resistant.
    
    When compared with the EN 10025 - Structural Steel Grade, Hardox 450 is equivalent to grades S500MC, S550MC, and S700MC. The S500MC grade is specified in the EN 10025-2 standard and is an alloy of iron and carbon, offering a high strength with excellent formable properties. The S550MC grade also meets the EN 10025-2 standard, offering extended resistance to fatigue and other forms of impact, perfect for use in the aerospace industry. The S700MC grade is designed to meet the standard of EN 10025-6, offering very high yield strength combined with good fracture properties.
    
    Hardox 450 is the ideal choice for components needing much higher levels of wear resistance than grades S500MC, S550MC, and S700MC. This steel is often specified for special purpose applications and fixtures needing a longer lifetime of exceptional wear resistance. A wide range of applications can benefit from the use of Hardox 450 steel, including for bulldozers, buckets, hoppers, feeders, crushers, and many other extreme wear components. Due to its strong wear regulation, it's ideal for harsh environments and construction or mining equipment.