Quality	Material No.	Factory grade designations
300HB		XAR300
400HB	1.8714	BRINAR400, HARDOX400, XAR400, ROC400
450HB	1.8722	BRINAR450, HARDOX450, XAR450, ROC450
500HB	1.8734	BRINAR500, HARDOX500, XAR500, ROC500
550HB		HARDOX550
600HB		HARDOX600, XAR600

Wear-resistant steels play a crucial role in modern industry, especially in applications that are subject to heavy abrasion and mechanical wear. These steels are characterized by their high hardness and strength and are used in numerous industries such as mining, construction and mechanical engineering. Thanks to their special alloy and heat treatment, they offer excellent protection against wear and significantly extend the service life of machines and components.

Properties of wear-resistant steels
Wear-resistant steels are high-alloy steels that are preferably used in applications with high mechanical loads due to their hardness and abrasion resistance. Typically, these steels are classified according to their hardness in Brinell hardness units (HB). Depending on the requirements, different degrees of hardness are offered, ranging from 300HB to 600HB. A higher degree of hardness generally means greater wear resistance, but also lower formability.

Wear-resistant steels are produced using special processes such as thermomechanical rolling or hardening. These processes ensure that the steels have a uniform structure and high hardness, which are crucial for their abrasion resistance. In addition, they are usually easy to weld and in most cases easy to process, making them a versatile solution for industrial applications.

Manufacturer-related brand names
erious steel manufacturers offer wear-resistant steels under specific brand names and hardness grades that meet the special requirements of different industries. The best-known brands include

Areas of application for wear-resistant steels
Wear-resistant steels are used in a wide range of industrial applications. These include construction machinery, conveyor systems, mining equipment, cutting tools and machine components that are exposed to extreme mechanical loads. By using these steels, the service life of components can be significantly extended, which reduces maintenance costs and increases operational safety.

In addition to high wear resistance, these steels offer good weldability and formability, making them easy to use in various manufacturing processes. This makes them a preferred choice in many industries where abrasion and wear are a key problem.

Summary
Wear-resistant steels such as HARDOX, BRINAR, XAR and ROC offer an excellent solution for applications that require high abrasion resistance and mechanical strength. With hardness grades ranging from 300HB to 600HB, these steels offer a wide range of options to meet the specific requirements of any industry. They not only help to extend the service life of machines and components, but also help to reduce operating costs through reduced maintenance intervals.