Wear 500 Plate Specifications

Specifications of Wear 500 plate, including standards, dimensions, forms, finishes, and more, are provided in the table below.

Parameter Specification
Material Grade Abrex 500
Product Form Abrasion-Resistant Steel Plate
Manufacturing Process Quenched & Tempered (Q&T)
Supply Condition As-quenched and tempered
Thickness Range 4.0 – 103.0 mm 
Width Up to 3350 mm 
Length Up to 14630 mm 

Wear 500 Plate Sizes and Dimensions

HB 500 plates are available in the following dimensional ranges.

Form Thickness Width Length
Plate 4.0 to 103.0 mm Up to 3,350 mm Up to 14,630 mm

Wear 500 Plate Price

Abrex 500 plate price in India is Rs 160 to Rs 250 per kg or $1.45 to $3.00 per kg. The final price varies with thickness, quantity, and surface condition. Thinner plates (4 to 10 mm) cost more per kilogram because of complex rolling and heat treatment. International pricing depends on market conditions, volume, and delivery terms.

We supply AR 500 plate with complete mill test certificates and provide competitive quotes for both standard stock sizes and custom-cut plates. Contact our sales team for current pricing and availability.

Wear 500 Plate Chemical Composition

The table below presents the maximum chemical composition values for Wear 500 plate, based on heat analysis.

Low-carbon and controlled alloying respond well to quenching and tempering. Chromium and molybdenum contribute to the through-hardening capability. Boron at trace levels significantly improves hardenability without raising the carbon equivalent excessively.

Carbon C
0.30%
Silicon Si
0.40%
Manganese Mn
1.30%
Phosphorous P
0.20%
Sulfur S
0.010%
Chromium Cr
2.20%
Nickel Ni
2.0%
Molybdenum Mo
0.40%
Boron B
0.005%

All values are maximum percentages (heat analysis).

Wear 500 Plate Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of AR 500 plate are provided in the table below.

HB 500 plate delivers a nominal hardness of 470 to 530 HBW for thicknesses between 4 and 32 mm. Heavier plates (32.1 to 103 mm) carry a slightly wider range of 450 to 540 HBW. Typical yield strength is 1,400 MPa, and the plate offers guaranteed through-hardening at a minimum of 90% of the surface hardness value.

470 to 530
HBW
Hardness
1,400
MPa
Yield Strength
37
J
Toughness
90%
Min
Through-Hardening
Property Details Unit
Hardness (4 to 32 mm) 470 to 530 HBW
Hardness (32.1 to 103 mm) 450 to 540 HBW
Typical Yield Strength 1,400 MPa
Impact Toughness (Charpy V, minus 40 degrees C) 37 J
Through-Hardening Min 90% of guaranteed minimum -
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Wear 500 Plate Equivalent Materials

The table below lists the most common equivalents, including DIN, JFE Steel, SSAB, and more.

Standard / Region Equivalent Grade
DIN (Germany) XAR 500
JFE Steel (Japan) JFE EH500
Nippon Steel (Japan) SUMIHARD 500
Dillinger (Germany) Dillidur 500
SSAB (Global) Raex 500

Wear 500 Plate Industrial Applications

HB 500 wear plate serves 4 primary industry sectors where severe abrasion reduces equipment service life. Each application below benefits from the 500 Brinell hardness rating.

Mining and Quarrying

Crusher liners, screen plates, chute liners, and bucket wear strips in mining operations face constant sliding abrasion from ore and rock. Wear 500 plate extends replacement intervals significantly in these components.

Construction and Earthmoving

Excavator bucket liners, dozer blade edges, and loader wear plates take repeated impact from gravel, sand, and demolition debris. The plate's combination of hardness and toughness resists both gouging and cracking.

Recycling and Waste Processing

Shredder liners, sorting screens, and conveyor wear plates in scrap metal and waste recycling plants deal with unpredictable abrasive feeds. The 500 BHN hardness withstands mixed-material abrasion over extended production cycles.

Agriculture

Plough shares, tillage disc blades, and harvesting equipment wear parts operate in sandy and stony soils that erode standard steel rapidly. Abrex 500 plate maintains cutting edges and working surfaces for longer field seasons.

Wear 500 Plate vs AR500

The table below provides the key differences between certified Wear 500 plate and generic AR500 abrasion-resistant steel.

Parameter Wear 500 Plate (Certified) AR500 Plate (Generic)
Classification Certified wear plate (mill-tested) Generic 500 HBW class plate
Hardness Range 470 – 530 HBW (guaranteed) ~477 – 534 HBW (not always tightly controlled)
Chemical Composition Tight, controlled limits Varies by manufacturer
Mechanical Properties Consistent and certified May vary between mills
Impact Toughness Guaranteed (-40°C) Not always guaranteed
Through Hardening Certified through-thickness hardness May not be fully through-hardened
Quality Consistency High (brand-controlled production) Variable
Application Reliability Suitable for critical wear applications Suitable for general wear use

Wear 500 vs Wear 400

The following table compares the hardness, performance, and fabrication characteristics of HB 400 and HB 500 plates.

Parameter Wear 400 Wear 500
Hardness Range 370 – 430 HBW 470 – 530 HBW
Wear Resistance Good Excellent (higher abrasion resistance)
Impact Toughness Higher Moderate (lower than 400)
Fabrication Easier to cut, bend, and weld More demanding fabrication
Service Life (Wear Applications) Moderate Longer in high-abrasion environments
Typical Use Structural wear parts Severe abrasion conditions
Cost Lower Higher

Wear 500 vs Wear 500 Tough Grade

This comparison covers the differences between standard Wear 500 and the enhanced Wear 500 Tough Grade.

Parameter Wear 500 Wear 500 Tough Grade
Hardness 470 – 530 HBW ~475 – 505 HBW
Toughness Standard Significantly improved (approaching AR 450)
Structural Capability Limited structural use Suitable for structural + wear applications
Thickness Range Up to ~103 mm 4 – 65 mm
Crack Resistance/td> Moderate Higher resistance to cracking
Application Focus Pure wear resistance Combined wear + load-bearing performance
Performance Balance Hardness-focused Balanced hardness + toughness

Shipping & Packaging

Main export packaging setup Heavy-duty wooden boxes Packing
Export Packaging Standard

We strictly follow seaworthy export handling standards to protect Wear 500 Plate from transit damage, moisture ingress, and surface contamination during long-distance dispatch.

  • Heavy-duty wooden boxes with moisture barrier lining
  • HDPE stretch film wrapping on all bundles
  • Edge and corner protection with plastic padding
  • Silica gel desiccants to minimize moisture exposure
  • ISPM-15 fumigated wooden packaging for export
Bundle Yard Staging Plate Bundle Yard Staging
 Bundle Edge Protection Plate Bundle Edge Protection
Export-Ready Bundles Wrapped Export-Ready Bundles

We Export Worldwide

Sachiya Steel International supplies Wear Resistant products to major industrial markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa with export-ready documentation and logistics support.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between Abrex 500 and Abrex 400 Plate? +
Abrex 500 plate has a nominal hardness of 470 to 530 HBW, compared to Abrex 400 at 370 to 430 HBW. The higher hardness gives Abrex 500 greater abrasion resistance, while Abrex 400 provides easier fabrication and better impact toughness for structural wear applications.
Is AR500 the same as Wear 500 Plate? +
AR500 is a generic 500 BHN abrasion-resistant plate classification, not a specific product. Certified Wear 500 plate is supplied with tighter quality tolerances, guaranteed impact toughness at -40 °C, and certified through-hardening that generic AR500 plates don't always match.
How much does AR 500 Plate Cost? +
AR 500 plate price starts from Rs 160 and goes up to Rs 250 per kg in India or or $1.45 to $3.00 per kg. Final pricing depends on plate thickness, order quantity, surface finish, and delivery terms. Contact us for a current quote.
Can you drill HB 500 Plate? +
Yes, HB 500 plate can be drilled using carbide-tipped tooling at reduced speeds with adequate coolant. Standard HSS drill bits are not suitable for the 500 HBW hardness surface.
What thicknesses of Wear 500 plate are available? +
Wear 500 plate is available in thicknesses from 4.0 mm to 103.0 mm.
What welding electrode is recommended for Abrex 500 Plate? +
Low-hydrogen electrodes are recommended. Preheat to 100 to 200 °C depending on plate thickness and joint configuration.
What is AR 500 Plate density? +
AR 500 plate has a density of approximately 7,850 kg per cubic metre, which is standard for low-alloy steel.
How do you calculate HB 500 Plate weight? +
Multiply the plate thickness in millimetres by 7.85 kg per square metre per mm. For example, a 10 mm plate weighs roughly 78.5 kg per square metre.

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