1) Brinell hardness, HBW, according to EN ISO 6506-1, on a milled surface 0.5 – 3 mm below surface for plate. At least one test specimen per heat and 40 tons.
The nominal material thickness will not deviate more than ± 15 mm from that of the test specimen.
Hardox® wear plate is through-hardened. Minimum core hardness is 90 % of the guaranteed minimum hardness.
1) Impact testing according to ISO EN 148 per heat and thickness group. Average of three tests. Single value minimum 70% of specified average.
The steel is grain refined. *) Intentional alloying elements.
Tolerances according to Hardox® Thickness Guarantees.
Hardox® Guarantees meet the requirements of EN 10029 Class A, but offer more narrow tolerances.
According to SSAB’s dimension program. Tolerances conforms to EN 10029 or to SSAB’s standard after agreement.
Tolerances according to EN 10029.
Tolerances according to Hardox® Flatness Guarantees Class C, which are more restrictive than EN 10029 class N.
According to EN 10163-2 Class A, Subclass 1.
Welding, bending and machining
Recommendations can be found in SSABs brochures at www.hardox.com or consult Tech Support.