Hardox® 500: hardness and fabrication properties
Hardox 500 sheet and plate hardness, and why it must not be confused with Hardox 500 Tuf.
Sources checked:Understand the Material
Hardox 500 belongs to the nominal 500 HBW wear-resistant steel family. Hardox 500 Tuf is a separate product; the 500 data sheet is not a substitute. The manufacturer’s yield-strength value of 1,400 MPa is typical, not guaranteed.
The hardness range changes for heavy plate. Sheet below 2.5 mm has a hardness-testing and guarantee exception. Higher hardness alone does not make a material more suitable for every application; impact and forming requirements must also be assessed.
Technical Properties
| Product / thickness | Hardness (HBW) |
|---|---|
| Sheet, 2–7 mm | 470–530; subject to thin-sheet exception |
| Plate, 4–32 mm | 470–530 |
| Plate, 32.1–103 mm | 450–540 |
| Typical yield strength | 1,400 MPa; not guaranteed |
Applications & Selection Notes
Wear-exposed equipment and liners. Select the grade considering the wear mechanism, impact and fabrication conditions.
What Should You Include in Your Enquiry?
Full Hardox grade, sheet / plate format, thickness, cutting / bending plan and manufacturer certificate.
Send Your Technical Requirements →Manufacturer Sources
Verify table values against the current data sheet and certificate for the delivered material.