NM500 Wear Resistant Steel Plate
NM500 Wear Resistant Steel Plate
Engineered for extreme abrasion conditions, Steelox SA’s NM500 wear resistant steel plate offers exceptional hardness and strength for the most demanding applications. NM500 is the ideal choice where maximum wear life, reduced downtime, and superior performance are critical.
Why Choose NM500 from Steelox SA?
– Very high hardness for extreme wear environments
– Excellent resistance to abrasion and impact
– High strength with controlled toughness
– Suitable weldability when correct procedures are followed
– Supplied to international standards with consistent quality control
– Supported by Steelox SA technical and application expertise
Chemical Composition (Ladle Analysis)
The chemical composition below is provided for technical reference and remains unchanged.
| Thickness (mm) | C max % | Si max % | Mn max % | P max % | S max % | Cr max % | Ni max % | Mo max % | B max % | CEV typ. | CET typ. |
| 4–(20) | 0.30 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.80 | 0.0040 | 0.65 | 0.43 |
| 20–(40) | 0.32 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 1.40 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.0040 | 0.66 | 0.45 |
| 40–60 | 0.34 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 0.0040 | 0.68 | 0.46 |
| (60)–80* | 0.36 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 1.60 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 0.0040 | 0.74 | 0.48 |
*Up to 100 mm available upon request*
Mechanical Properties (Typical)
| Hardness (HBW) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation A50 % |
| 455–530 | 1250 | 1600 | 10 (transverse) |
Delivery Condition
NM500 is supplied in Quenched (Q) or Quenched and Tempered (Q&T) condition, ensuring maximum hardness and wear resistance for severe-duty service.
Typical Applications
NM500 from Steelox SA is ideally suited for:
– Mining and quarrying wear components
– Crushing and screening equipment
– Chutes, liners, and transfer points
– Earthmoving and heavy-duty construction machinery
– Industrial wear parts operating under extreme abrasion
Technical Recommendation
To maintain the specified mechanical properties, NM500 should not be exposed to service or preheating temperatures exceeding 250°C.
For availability, fabrication guidance, or application support, contact Steelox SA — your trusted partner for premium wear resistant steel solutions.