ABREX Plates – Premium Abrasion-Resistant Steel for Demanding Wear Applications ABREX® is a high-performance series of wear-resistant steel plates designed to perform in abrasive and high-impact industrial conditions. Manufactured by Nippon Steel, ABREX is known for its exceptional hardness, resistance to wear, and mechanical strength—ensuring longer service life in the harshest operational settings. Available in grades ABREX 400 to ABREX 600, these plates cater to varying levels of wear intensity. While harder grades like ABREX 500 and 600 offer maximum durability, lower grades like ABREX 400 maintain excellent formability for easy fabrication. Distinct Advantages: High hardness levels for superior abrasion resistance Reliable under impact and heavy material handling Low maintenance and increased component life Efficient to process, bend, and weld Reduces structural weight without compromising strength Performance Comparison: Grade Surface Hardness Strength Profile Typical Use ABREX 400 360–440 BHN Balanced wear/formability Buckets, dump bodies ABREX 450 410–490 BHN Moderate hardness Crushers, screens ABREX 500 470–530 BHN High wear resistance Feed chutes, hoppers ABREX 600 570–640 BHN Maximum hardness Shot blast liners, blades Where It’s Used: Earthmoving equipment and attachments Mining and quarrying machinery Cement, power, and material handling plants Waste recycling and demolition tools Road construction and infrastructure machinery Conclusion: With their tough core, hardened surface, and resistance to mechanical wear, ABREX plates are ideal for industries that operate in abrasive, high-impact environments. They reduce maintenance, downtime, and operational costs — making them a reliable investment for performance and productivity.