Wear resistant steel

The origin of wear-resistant steel began with efforts to develop steel with high hardness levels and the increasing demand for long-life materials. The development of wear-resistant steel plates is a major breakthrough in the field of materials science. This gives the industry the option to combat wear and abrasion, which improves efficiency and productivity.

Features of wear-resistant steel:

• High Hardness: The special characteristic of wear-resistant steel sheets is their high hardness, which is achieved by adding alloys such as chromium, molybdenum, and nickel, and boron through a heat hardening process.
• High toughness: Despite their hardness, these irons retain good ductility, which allows them to withstand impact without breaking.
• Good weld ability: Many wear-resistant steels are designed to have good weld ability. This makes it possible to use it in complex production.
• Uniform wear: The uniform surface hardness of steel ensures uniform wear properties throughout the life of the product.

Benefits of wear-resistant steel plate:

• Longer service life: The main benefit is the longer service life of components made of wear-resistant steel. This reduces the need for frequent replacements. Compared to SS400 steel, when using wear-resistant and abrasion-resistant steel, the service life is 3.5-4 times longer than SS400.
• Cost-effectiveness: Although the price of wear-resistant steel is about 2.5-3 times higher than that of conventional steels such as SS400, over time, it is not the same as the price of wear-resistant steel. Using wear-resistant, abrasion-resistant steel can save costs due to less downtime and reduced maintenance.
• Versatility: These steels can be used in a wide range of applications, from mining and construction equipment to agricultural machinery and transportation systems.
• Customizability: Wear-resistant steel plates can be produced in various thicknesses and sizes, and can be produced in different hardness levels depending on the application. Leong Jin provides wear-resistant steel with hardness from 400HBw onwards.

The characteristics of use of wear-resistant steel are as follows:

• Mining equipment: Components such as blades and shovels in mining.
• Construction machinery: in bulldozers Excavators and heavy trucks that require pickups to support materials that are resistant to wear from constant contact with soil and rock.
• Agricultural equipment: in plows and tillage to reduce wear from friction with soil and stones.
• Industrial machinery: For parts such as conveyors, gutters, and cones that handle corrosive materials.
• Transportation Systems: In railway cars and containers that require high strength and wear resistance.
• Recycling plant: in shredders and crushers, where materials are decomposed and recycled.

These applications benefit from wear-resistant steels with high hardness and toughness. This significantly extends the service life of components and machines. Leong Jin has 4 brands of wear-resistant and abrasive steel for you to choose from as follows