Hardox® wear plate helps you dig deeper for high performance and value in mining

Compromising on the quality, and thus safety, of mining machinery can be costly. The steel used to build these workhorses has got to stand up to the job. That’s why some of the biggest global equipment brands place their trust in Hardox^® wear plate.

This steel’s hardness and toughness give it exceptional wear resistance and durability, helping you minimize repairs, optimize productivity and extend service life. So, talk to us about upgrading your equipment from conventional AR steel or mild steel and learn how you can dig deeper for savings.

From mineral extraction to processing and transportation, mining challenges come in all shapes and sizes, testing your equipment to its limits. Hardox^® wear plate offers a range of grades to tackle sliding, impact, erosion and corrosive wear in any environment – whether acidic, high heat or freezing temperatures – so you can get the most out of your equipment.

Even in the workshop or on-site at your mine, Hardox^® wear plate combines high, predictable performance with exceptional weldability, setting it apart from conventional AR steels. It can be welded using any conventional welding method, and its properties come with Hardox^® Guarantees  so you can gain peace of mind in terms of material reliability and safety.

All grades of Hardox^® wear plate are through-hardened, meaning that they retain high hardness down to the core of the material. This gives you a long and predictable service life.

Surface mining, such as open-pit mining (also known as open-cast or open-cut mining), strip mining, and quarrying operations present some of the world’s toughest wear challenges. Throughout the production flow, the superior wear resistance of Hardox^® wear plate translates to extended service life between repairs or replacement of parts and therefore longer maintenance intervals.

Hardox^® wear plate is a reliable and flexible solution for underground mining operations. Its outstanding weldability and workshop-friendly properties make it easy to perform on-site repairs, often inside the mine without having to bring the equipment to the surface. This keeps production up and maintenance costs down.

Across the world, the mining industry is facing complex challenges and intensified scrutiny. Addressing environmental concerns is thus a priority for the industry’s long-term sustainability.

So if you’re looking for one way to help reduce emissions, decarbonize operations and reduce future risks, consider the type of steel you’re using in your machinery. With Hardox^® wear plate, you can reduce the amount of steel used overall and still dig more, load more, haul more, and get more productive. You just need to use the right grade and thickness of wear plate. In the end, your operations will consume less steel, and less fuel and other energy resources – all to the benefit of our planet.

Hardox^® Wearparts is a service network with over 500 centers worldwide. They are specialized in keeping your operation running as efficiently as possible, with tailored maintenance solutions and wear parts made of Hardox^® wear plate. Check out their website to find a center near you.

Hardox^® 450 and Hardox^® 500 Tuf are hard and tough enough for making premium blades. We recommend the harder Hardox^® 550 for wear liners or when rebuilding liner packages.

Heavy abrasion calls for harder grades, such as Hardox^® 550 or Hardox^® 600. If equipment lifetime is extra critical, there is always Hardox^® Extreme can make the ideal solution.

Hardox^® 450 or Hardox^® 500 Tuf in flooring and side walls make them highly resistant to wear and denting. If corrosive wear is an issue, ask about Hardox^® HiAce.

Hardox^® WearCalc is a powerful wear prediction tool that works on smartphones and desktops. Just select your abrasion challenge and test how different Hardox^® grades can optimize the service life of your equipment.