Hardox® wear plate helps you dig deeper for high performance and value in mining
Whether your machinery operates in open pit or underground mines, Hardox® wear-resistant steel can withstand the extreme impact and stresses, day in and day out.
Why you can rely on Hardox® wear plate
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.
100% longer service life or more
By upgrading from an AR400 steel to Hardox® 500 Tuf, for example, you can double the equipment service life and uptime when combatting sliding wear from granite, as calculated by Hardox® WearCalc.
Up to 50% lower weight
Thanks to the hardness and toughness of Hardox® wear plate, you can lower equipment weight by reducing the plate thickness while maintaining high impact, crack and dent resistance.
Higher productivity and loading capacity
Hardox® wear plate enhances productivity by reducing weight for higher load capacity and increasing uptime through longer maintenance intervals.
On site or in the shop, Hardox® gets the toughest jobs done
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.
Fighting wear everywhere in mining
Surface mining
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.
Mining buckets
Extend the service life of mining buckets and shovels with Hardox® 500 Tuf, Hardox® 550 or Hardox® 600 – potentially up to 100% compared with an AR 400 steel.
Off-road mining dump bodies & trays
The hardness and exceptional toughness of Hardox® 500 Tuf enable the design of low-weight bodies that deliver the wear resistance of much heavier structures. The excellent weldability and toughness allow to easily and safely install new liner packages onsite.
Crushers
Often a bottleneck, crushers can make or break a mining operation. Even brief breakdowns or unreliable service life can severely harm output. Hardox® wear plate gives you predictable maintenance and service intervals that allow for reliable planning and help significantly reduce costs.
Hoppers, feeders and chutes
These machines are exposed to heavy sliding wear and impact. Go for Hardox® 550 or Hardox® 600 for even longer service life.
On-road dump and tipper bodies
Weight-optimized bodies built using Hardox® 500 Tuf deliver maximum payload capacity, service life and fuel efficiency for every loaded ton.
Bulldozer blades
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.
Underground mining
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.
Crushers
Hardox® 550 and Hardox® 600 have the hardness necessary for long service life in crushers. The most suitable grade will depend on the abrasiveness and size of the material being crushed.
Hoppers and feeders
Hardox® 500 and Hardox® 550 are the wear plates of choice for liner plates in hoppers and feeders, which experience both abrasive wear and impact.
Bins and skips
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.
LHD loaders
Hardox® 450 or Hardox® 500 Tuf both work well providing structural strength and wear resistance in load haul dump (LHD) loader buckets.
Underground dump trucks and haulers
Hard and tough Hardox® 500 Tuf enables thinner dimensions for designing extra-low-weight bodies.
Railroad cars
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.
Making a more sustainable choice
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.
The global network that keeps you up and running
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.
Explore the world of Hardox® wear plate
Find out more about the range of Hardox® products and grades in our online guide. Each grade has its own special characteristics to meet any wear challenge. If you need help finding the grade that’s right for you, our wear specialists are happy to help.
A vault of valuable knowledge
Dive into our selection of mining webinars, giving you in-depth information about Hardox® wear plate in mining applications.
Wear calculations in your pocket
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.
