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.
Steel Warehouse stocks abrasion resistant steel in plate, sheet, and coil 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. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, Steel Warehouse delivers high-quality, in-house processing with our cutting-edge equipment.
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What is Abrasion Resistant Steel?
Abrasion-resistant steel plate 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 yield 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 & coil 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. Our own Valast 450 falls into this category, and you can view more details about each grade in the table below.
Grade
Brinell Hardness
Mining equipment
- Dump truck beds/bodies
- Buckets
- Shovels
Construction equipment
- Bulldozers
- Backhoes
- Cement mixers
- Excavators
Agriculture equipment
- Plows
- Cultivators
- Combine harvesters
Oil and gas
- Oil and gas drilling equipment such as drill bits and pipes.
Transportation applications
- Truck bed liners
- Railcar liners
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:
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 equipment such as dump truck beds/bodies, buckets, and shovels.
- Construction equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, cement mixers, and excavators.
- Agriculture equipment such as plows, cultivators, and combine harvesters.
- Oil and gas or drilling equipment such as drill bits and pipes.
- Transportation applications like truck bed liners and railcar liners.
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