Wear + Impact + Fabrication
Review Hardox® 400, 450, 500 Tuf and HiTuf for equipment parts where structural performance and impact toughness are part of the design.
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Explore SSAB wear plate grades for mining, material handling, recycling and heavy equipment. Compare hardness ranges, plate thickness and application requirements, then send your purchasing schedule for a supply quotation.
Share the material grade, plate thickness, dimensions, quantity and destination. BAOSTEEL METAL can review sourcing feasibility, material documentation and export requirements for your enquiry.
Hardox® wear plate is manufactured by SSAB. Brand, grade and original producer documents are confirmed as part of the sourcing review.
Choose by wear type, impact exposure, required plate thickness and workshop process. The listed properties are producer reference ranges; confirm the latest SSAB data sheet for your exact dimensions.
Versatile wear plate for moderate abrasion, with toughness, bendability and weldability.
Higher hardness for added abrasion and dent resistance in buckets, bodies and equipment.
Combines high hardness with guaranteed toughness for demanding structural wear parts.
For wear parts and liners requiring a higher hardness level and specified processing.
Higher-hardness plate for crusher liners, chutes, processing equipment and recycling parts.
Extra-hard plate for severe sliding wear, mineral processing and industrial wear parts.
Very high hardness for selected liners, screening and glass-recycling wear applications.
Thick wear plate with guaranteed impact toughness for cutting edges, rippers and heavy attachments.
Wear plate developed for applications combining abrasion with corrosive or elevated-temperature conditions.
Wear selection depends on abrasion type, impact, material flow, temperature, corrosion, plate support and fabrication design.
Review Hardox® 400, 450, 500 Tuf and HiTuf for equipment parts where structural performance and impact toughness are part of the design.
Review Hardox® 500, 550, 600 and Extreme for liners, chutes, crushers, screens and other wear-intensive components.
Review Hardox® HiAce for combined abrasive, corrosive and high-temperature service conditions.
Use this table to shortlist a grade. Confirm exact plate availability, hardness testing scope and current dimensional program with the producer’s latest data sheet.
| Grade | Plate thickness range | Hardness reference | Typical selection focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardox® 400 | 4.0–130.0 mm | 370–430 HBW | General wear and fabrication |
| Hardox® 450 | 3.2–160.0 mm | 390–475 HBW | Versatile wear and structural parts |
| Hardox® 500 Tuf | 4.0–38.1 mm | 475–505 HBW | Structural wear with toughness |
| Hardox® 500 | 4.0–103.0 mm | 470–530 HBW (4–32 mm); 450–540 HBW (32.1–103 mm) | Severe abrasion and liners |
| Hardox® 550 | 8.0–65.0 mm | 525–575 HBW | High-abrasion liners and parts |
| Hardox® 600 | 6.0–65.0 mm | 570–640 HBW (6–51 mm); 550–640 HBW (51.1–65 mm) | Extra-hard wear components |
| Hardox® Extreme | 8.0–19.0 mm | 57–63 HRC | Extreme abrasion and screening |
| Hardox® HiTuf | 40.0–160.0 mm | 310–370 HBW | Thick structural wear parts |
| Hardox® HiAce | 4.0–100.0 mm | 425–475 HBW | Corrosive and hot wear conditions |
Ranges are producer-published plate product data. Hardness ranges can vary by thickness. Hardox® Extreme is specified in HRC; the other listed grades use HBW. Sheet product dimensions are separate.
Sources: SSAB Hardox® product program and individual grade data sheets.
Match the grade to the wear mechanism and equipment design. These application groups help define the information needed for your enquiry.
Floor and side plate requirements for abrasive bulk material, payload and impact exposure.
Bucket shells, cutting edges, wear strips and attachment components.
Haul trays, chute liners, hopper liners and material transfer components.
Shredder parts, recycling containers, hammers and replaceable wear plates.
Crusher liners, screens, grizzly bars and high-wear impact zones.
Chutes, mixer liners, conveyor transfer points and feeder components.
Grade enquiries for environments combining abrasion with elevated temperature or corrosive exposure.
Your RFQ should identify the exact Hardox® grade and the plate dimensions for each line item. Plate and sheet dimension programs are separate, and the available range depends on the selected grade.
SSAB publishes grade-specific dimensional programs and Hardox® guarantees. The applicable tolerance class and inspection method should be confirmed with the ordered product.
SSAB Product Documents ↗
For branded wear plate, product identity and the original producer’s documentation are central to the purchasing review.
| Brand and grade | Hardox® grade stated on producer documents |
| Producer | SSAB |
| Hardness | Grade-specific HBW or HRC result and test method |
| Heat traceability | Heat identification and matching material documentation |
| Impact test | Applicable grade, thickness, direction and test temperature |
| Dimensions | Thickness, width, length, flatness and edge condition |
Specify the certificate type, plate marking, heat traceability, hardness evidence and any additional inspection scope in your purchase enquiry.
Agree the inspection plan and material documentation at quotation stage. The final order file should match the delivered grade, heat and dimensions.
Hardness is measured according to the grade-specific producer test method. Confirm the sampling scope, test surface and certificate records for the ordered plate thickness.
Our company-wide steel operations support procurement planning, material enquiries and export coordination across multiple steel product categories.
Actual annual steel production across the company’s product lines.
Company-wide steel inventory. Grade-specific Hardox® availability is checked separately.
Confirm grade, dimensions, source documentation and inspection scope for the requested material.
Discuss packing, shipment volume, destination port and commercial delivery terms.
These figures describe BAOSTEEL METAL’s overall steel business. SSAB manufactures Hardox® branded material, with grade-specific sourcing and stock confirmed for each enquiry.
Send drawings with the plate schedule when your order requires prepared blanks or fabricated wear components.
Choose the process according to plate thickness, profile geometry, edge requirements and the current SSAB cutting recommendations.
Include hole sizes, tolerances, countersinks and machining details in your drawing package.
Review grade-specific preheat, heat input, consumables, bend radius and forming direction using SSAB workshop guidance.
Estimate theoretical shipment tonnage from nominal plate dimensions and quantity.
Estimated using a nominal density of 7,850 kg/m³. Final commercial and shipment weights follow the agreed order measurement basis.
Include these details so your quotation can be reviewed against the actual requirement.
Provide the destination port, plate dimensions, total loading weight and handling preferences. Packing and shipment arrangements are confirmed with the order.
Review related product families for your project material schedule and purchasing requirements.
Hardox® is a registered trademark of the SSAB group of companies, and genuine Hardox® wear plate is manufactured by SSAB.
Selection depends on abrasion type, impact, operating temperature, corrosion, plate support and fabrication design. Share the application details and required dimensions for a grade enquiry.
Hardness ranges and test conditions vary by grade and thickness. Some grades have thickness-specific bands. Check the current SSAB data sheet for the exact product size.
Specify producer identification, heat traceability, hardness results, applicable impact testing, dimensional checks and the required material certificate scope.
Processing options and parameters depend on the exact grade and thickness. Use current SSAB cutting, welding, bending and machining recommendations for the selected material.
Send your required grade, dimensions, quantity and destination. Our team will review the inquiry.