Production
Produced as quenched and tempered plate with controlled chemistry for hardenability and toughness. Supplied with mill certificates; optional shot-blasted and primed finish available.
Quality
Key performance and fabrication guidance for Hardox 450:
- Nominal Hardness: 450 HBW
- Strength–Formability Balance: Better bendability vs. 500 HBW grades
- Fabrication: Thermal cutting, forming, welding with suitable procedures
Production Range
Typical Thickness3 – 80 mm (other sizes on request)
Common Plate Sizes1500×3000, 2000×6000 mm (additional sizes available)
Forming GuidanceReduced minimum punch radii vs. 500 HBW; deburr cut edges
Welding GuidanceLow heat input; preheat per thickness; matching/undermatching consumables
Surface OptionsAs-rolled, shot-blasted & primed on request
Applications
- Earthmoving: Dump bodies, dozer blades, loader buckets
- Handling: Hoppers, chutes, transfer plates, feeders
- Agriculture: Wear strips, plough and blade components
- Recycling: Liner plates, screens, shredder/hammer wear parts
Usage Areas
Used in construction and earthmoving equipment, agricultural machinery, recycling plants, material handling systems, and general wear parts requiring high toughness and good bendability.
Hardox 450 – Typical Stock Dimensions
| Thickness (mm) | Plate Size (mm) | Typical Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1500×3000 | Wear strips, small liners, guards |
| 6 | 1500×3000 | Chute/hopper liners, moderate wear parts |
| 8 | 2000×6000 | Bucket floors, cutting edges (light/medium) |
| 10 | 2000×6000 | Dump body floors, transfer plates |
| 15 | 2000×6000 | Heavy-duty liners, impact-prone components |