Steel plate for use in abrasive conditions is unusual in that it is more widely specified by a brand name rather than by a particular national or international steel specification. Many steel plate manufacturers produce their own brand of abrasion resistant steel. These are usually distinguished by a brand name followed by the hardness of the steel which is measured in Brinell units. The harder a steel the more difficult it is to fabricate and weld. For this reason, steel with a hardness of around 400 Brinell is the most commonly specified and used. However, hot rolled steel plate products for more exacting abrasive conditions are readily available in 500 Brinell hardness, while even harder steel plates are also manufactured.

We stock Quard plates manufactured by NLMK Clabecq. This is similar to other proprietary brands such as Fora, Raex and Xar amongst others.

Utilised in applications such as tipper bodies, cutting edges, crushing machinery, and excavator buckets, our abrasion resistant plate is sourced from Western European steel producers and is available in 400, 450, and 500 Brinell hardness.

Abrasion resistant steel plates can be easily welded and fabricated; although, its high hardness and strength compared with mild steel means that it should be treated with some caution. We can provide information which is intended as a basic guide to various fabrication methods. If you require more detailed advice on welding, machining, or forming, please contact any one of our offices or view our Services page for how else we can help