QUARD 500
Abrasion Resistant Steel Plate
1. Steel Description and Applications
Quard 500 is a wear resistant steel plate with a nominal hardness of 500 HBW. It provides high strength and long service life.
Applications:
- Shredders
- Crushers and grinding mills
- Transport equipment
- Tippers / Trailers
- Shot blasting equipment
2. Technical Characteristics
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness (HBW) | 470 – 530 |
| Charpy Impact (-40°C) | 30 J |
| Yield Strength | 1500 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 1700 MPa |
| Elongation (A5) | 8 % |
3. Dimensions
Thickness: 4 – 40 mm
Width: 1500 – 3100 mm
4. Chemical Composition (max %)
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo | B | Cu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30 | 0.50 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.010 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.005 | 0.30 |
5. Processing Recommendations
- Welding: Good weldability, preheat required >12mm
- Cutting: Plasma/laser cutting possible
- Cold Forming: Min. bending radius depends on thickness
- Machining: Use carbide-tipped tools recommended