Abrasion resistant steel is a durable and reliable material that can protect your industrial equipment from wear and tear. Our AR steel plate is designed to withstand the toughest conditions. Whether you’re looking to protect your vehicles and machinery from abrasive materials or harsh environments, abrasion resistant steel plate could be the perfect solution.
Renai stocks abrasion resistant steel in plate, and sheet, in the following grades: AR200, AR400, AR450, & AR500. With a wide range of sizes and thicknesses available, Steel Warehouse can provide you with a customized solution to fit your specific needs. Renai delivers high-quality, in-house processing with our cutting-edge equipment
What is Abrasion Resistant Steel?
Abrasion-resistant steel plate is steel plate that is typically alloyed with a number of different elements such as carbon and boron. This type of steel is usually created using thermal processes, which increases the hardness of the steel and creates a unique grain structure.
While other steel grades are traditionally classified based on their tensile strength, abrasion-resistant steels are graded using a method known as the Brinell hardness test. This hardness is then represented as the set of numbers, following AR, in the grade designation.
AR Steel Properties
Properties of AR steel plate, sheet vary depending on the grade. The lower the grade, such as AR400, the more formable the steel is. The higher the grade, like AR500, the harder the steel is. AR450 is right in the middle, denoting a “sweet spot” between hardness and formability..
| Grade | Hardness HBW |
| AR200 | 170 ~ 250 BHN |
| AR400 | 360 ~ 440 BHN |
| AR450 | 420 ~ 470 BHN |
| NM500 | 470 ~ 530 BHN |
Abrasion Resistant Steel Applications
Abrasion-resistant steel is typically used in applications where there is a lot of wear and tear, such as in mining equipment, construction equipment, dump bodies, and excavator buckets. AR steel is made by adding certain alloys to the steel during the manufacturing process, which makes it more resistant to abrasion and helps it to last longer in harsh environments. Any industry or application that requires equipment to withstand harsh environments and constant use can benefit from the use of abrasion-resistant steel. Some examples include:
- Mining equipmentsuch as dump truck beds/bodies, buckets, and shovels.
- Construction equipmentsuch as bulldozers, backhoes, cement mixers, and excavators.
- Agriculture equipmentsuch as plows, cultivators, and combine harvesters.
- Oil and gasor drilling equipment such as drill bits and pipes.
- Transportation applicationslike truck bed liners and railcar liners.
