Hardox 500 Tuf equivalent material & chemical composition.
Hardox 500 Tuf joins Hardox 500 hardness (475–505 HBW) with toughness close to Hardox 450, so tipper bodies can be made thinner and lighter.
Equivalents, chemical composition, mechanical properties and typical uses below. Confirm the governing standard, product form and condition for your order.
Hardox 500 Tuf equivalent grades
- Europe (EN)
- Hardox 500 Tuf (SSAB brand)
- India (IS)
- IS 18809 ISAR 500 (nearest)
- China (GB)
- NM500 (nearest)
Key data
- Family
- Abrasion-resistant steel plate
- Density
- 7.85 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- 475–505 HBW · typical YS 1370 MPa · 27 J at -40 °C (3–8 mm) / -20 °C (8.1–38.1 mm) transverse guaranteed
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for lighter, stronger tipper and dumper bodies, containers and buckets
- Weight
- Calculate Hardox 500 Tuf weight
- Datasheet
- Hardox 500 Tuf chemical composition PDF
Hardox 500 Tuf chemical composition (weight %)
SSAB Hardox 500 Tuf (heat analysis, max)
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.30 | ≤0.70 | ≤1.60 | ≤0.020 | ≤0.010 | ≤1.50 | ≤1.50 | ≤0.60 | ≤0.005 |
Hardox 500 Tuf mechanical properties
| Condition / product | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elongation % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardox 500 Tuf sheet 2–7 mm and plate 4–38.1 mm | – | – | – | 475–505 HBW |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of Hardox 500 Tuf?
Hardox 500 Tuf equivalents: Europe (EN) Hardox 500 Tuf (SSAB brand); India (IS) IS 18809 ISAR 500 (nearest); China (GB) NM500 (nearest). Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of Hardox 500 Tuf?
Hardox 500 Tuf (SSAB Hardox 500 Tuf (heat analysis, max)): C ≤0.30, Si ≤0.70, Mn ≤1.60, P ≤0.020, S ≤0.010, Cr ≤1.50, Ni ≤1.50, Mo ≤0.60, B ≤0.005 (weight %).
What is the density of Hardox 500 Tuf?
About 7.85 g/cm³ (7,850 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
What are the mechanical properties of Hardox 500 Tuf?
Typical values for Hardox 500 Tuf: 475–505 HBW, typical yield strength 1370 MPa, 27 J at -40 °C (3–8 mm) / -20 °C (8.1–38.1 mm) transverse guaranteed. Actual values depend on the standard, size and heat-treatment condition; check the mill test certificate.
Is Hardox 500 Tuf magnetic?
Yes. Hardox 500 Tuf is an iron-based steel or iron, so it is strongly magnetic.
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