Production
Produced as quenched and tempered plate with controlled chemistry for high hardenability and toughness. Supplied with mill certificates; edges can be mill-cut or trimmed; plates are available shot-blasted and primed on request.
Quality
Key performance and fabrication notes for Hardox 500:
- Nominal Hardness: 500 HBW
- Wear Focus: Sliding/impact abrasion with high dent resistance
- Fabrication: Thermal cutting, bending, drilling, welding with appropriate procedures
Production Range
Typical Thickness4 – 80 mm (other sizes on request)
Common Plate Sizes1500Ă—3000, 2000Ă—6000 mm (others available)
Flatness & TolerancesAccording to abrasion-resistant plate practices; tight mill controls
Forming GuidanceUse recommended minimum punch radii; edge quality affects bendability
Welding GuidanceLow heat input; preheat per thickness; suitable consumables required
Applications
- Mining: Dump body liners, loader buckets, shovel wear parts
- Construction: Dozer blades, grader moldboards, excavator attachments
- Handling: Hoppers, chutes, feeders, transfer points
- Recycling: Hammer plates, shredder liners, screens
Usage Areas
Used in mining and quarry equipment, construction and earthmoving machinery, recycling and waste handling, material transport and handling systems—anywhere maximum wear resistance and robustness are required.
Hardox 500 – Typical Stock Dimensions
| Thickness (mm) | Plate Size (mm) | Approx. Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1500Ă—3000 | Wear strips, liners, small brackets |
| 8 | 1500Ă—3000 | Hopper/chute liners, cutting edges (light) |
| 10 | 2000Ă—6000 | Bucket liners, transfer plates |
| 12 | 2000Ă—6000 | Dump body liners, loader bucket floors |
| 20 | 2000Ă—6000 | High-impact wear parts, heavy liners |