Technical & Material Properties

• Material Grades: NM360, NM400, NM450, NM500, HARDOX 400/450/500.

• Chemical Composition Example (NM400): C 0.18–0.25%, Mn 1.0–1.6%, Cr 0.3–1.2%, Mo 0.25–0.35%.

• Hardness: 360–500 HBW depending on grade.

• Thickness: 6–100 mm; Width: 1500–2500 mm; Length: up to 12,000 mm.

• Mechanical Properties:

  • Tensile strength: 1,250–1,600 MPa

  • Yield strength: ≥ 1,000 MPa

  • Charpy impact at -40°C: ≥ 24 J

• Wear Resistance: Up to 8 times longer service life than mild steel in ASTM G65 abrasion test.

Applications & Advantages

• Applications:

  • Excavator and loader buckets

  • Dump truck bodies and liners

  • Chutes, hoppers, crushers in mining and cement industries

  • Agricultural ploughshares and blades

• Advantages:

  • Exceptional resistance to wear and impact

  • Reduces downtime and maintenance costs

  • Retains toughness even at sub-zero temperatures

  • Can be cut, welded, and drilled with proper procedures

• Example Case: HARDOX 450 plates in a coal chute extended replacement intervals from 6 months to over 3 years.

  
  

Manufacturing Process & Standards

• Process:

  1. Steelmaking with controlled alloy addition

  2. Hot rolling to thickness

  3. Quenching and tempering for hardness and toughness

  4. Cutting and surface finishing

• Standards: EN 10083, GB/T 24186, ASTM G65 (wear testing).

• Inspection: Hardness test (Brinell), ultrasonic flaw detection, dimensional check.

• Packaging: Bundled with protective edge guards, loaded onto steel pallets, covered for moisture protection.

Product Real Shot

Packaging and Shipping

FAQ

Q1: What product information must I provide before making a purchase?
A: Please provide the grade, width, thickness, surface treatment requirements, and the quantities you need.

Q2: What about product pricing information?
A: Prices may vary due to fluctuations in raw material costs.

Q3: Is it possible to send samples?
A: Yes, we offer free samples with express shipping worldwide.

Q4: Do you offer a service for customized products?
A: Yes, we can supply according to your specific requirements.

Q5: Can I visit you in person?
A: Customers from all over the world are welcome to meet with us.

Q6: Can you assist me in importing steel products for the first time?
A: Yes, we can provide support through our experienced shipping agents.