The ABREX* Series features 4 standard options of abrasion resistant steel plate in addition to 3 extra tough options – a product range capable of meeting a variety of needs. All of our products are maintained at very low impurity levels, making them well suited to welding and formability.
Mill text: Several paragraphs on this page come from Nippon Steel’s own literature, so “we”, “our” and “our customers” refer to Nippon Steel, not to Champak Industries.
Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make): Purchasing Specification
| Requirement | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Brand and grade | Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make); state whether another brand of the 500 HBW class is acceptable. |
| Hardness | 500 HBW aim on this page; confirm the guaranteed range for your thickness. |
| Dimensions | Thickness × width × length and the number of plates, or a cutting drawing. This page lists 6 (4.5) – 50 mm. Sizes are confirmed at quotation. |
| Toughness | Charpy impact test temperature and minimum energy, where the part sees impact or cold service. |
| Processing | Cut-to-size parts, bending and edge preparation, with drawings and tolerances. |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate with chemistry and hardness. |
Specifications by Type and Designation
| Type | Designation | Plate Thickness t (mm) | Brinell Hardness (HBW)*Aiming | Brinell Hardness (HBW) Range | Charpy Impact Test (L Direction)*2 Test Temperature (˚C) | Charpy Impact Test (L Direction)*2 Absorbed Energy (J) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Type | ABREX 400 | 6(4.0)～100 | 400 | 360～440 | - | - |
| Standard Type | ABREX 450 | 6(4.5)～50 | 450 | 410～490 | - | - |
| Standard Type | ABREX 500 | 6(4.5)～50 | 500 | 450～500 | - | - |
| Standard Type | ABREX 600 | 6～25 | 500 | 550～650 | - | - |
| Extra Tough Type | ABREX 400LT | 6～60 | 400 | 360～440 | -40 | ≧27 |
| Extra Tough Type | ABREX 450LT | 6～25 | 450 | 410～490 | -40 | ≧27 |
| Extra Tough Type | ABREX 500LT | 6～25 | 500 | 450～500 | -40 | ≧21 |
Reading the table: The hardness range for ABREX 500 and 500LT is shown as 450–500 HBW; elsewhere on this site ABREX 500 is listed at 450–550 HBW, so confirm the guaranteed range. The aiming hardness of ABREX 600 should read 600, matching its 550–650 HBW range. Values in brackets are the minimum thicknesses available on request.
Chemical Composition (%) *1
| Type | Designation | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Ni | CR | Mo | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Type | ABREX 400 | ≦ 0.21 | ≦ 0.70 | ≦ 2.00 | ≦ 0.025 | ≦ 0.010 | ≦ 1.00 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 0.60 | ≦ 0.005 |
| Standard Type | ABREX 450 | ≦ 0.23 | ≦ 0.70 | ≦ 2.00 | ≦ 0.025 | ≦ 0.010 | ≦ 1.00 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 0.60 | ≦ 0.005 |
| Standard Type | ABREX 500 | ≦ 0.35 | ≦ 0.70 | ≦ 2.00 | ≦ 0.015 | ≦ 0.010 | ≦ 1.00 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 0.60 | ≦ 0.005 | Standard Type | ABREX 600 | ≦ 0.45 | ≦ 0.70 | ≦ 2.00 | ≦ 0.015 | ≦ 0.010 | ≦ 1.00 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 0.60 | ≦ 0.005 |
| Extra Tough Type | ABREX 400LT | ≦ 0.21 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 2.00 | ≦ 0.020 | ≦ 0.010 | ≦ 1.00 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 0.60 | ≦ 0.005 |
| Extra Tough Type | ABREX 450LT | ≦ 0.28 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 2.00 | ≦ 0.020 | ≦ 0.010 | ≦ 1.00 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 0.60 | ≦ 0.005 |
| Extra Tough Type | ABREX 500LT | ≦ 0.35 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 2.00 | ≦ 0.015 | ≦ 0.010 | ≦ 1.00 | ≦ 1.20 | ≦ 0.60 | ≦ 0.005 |
Choosing Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make)
Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make) is in the 500 HBW hardness class. Higher hardness generally lasts longer against sliding abrasion but is harder to bend, cut and weld; where parts also take heavy impact, a tougher, lower class can last longer.
| Class | Nominal hardness | Typical use | Forming and welding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | About 400 HBW | Dumper bodies, chutes, hoppers, screens | Cold bending and welding with normal care |
| 450 | About 450 HBW | Buckets, liners and heavier wear parts | Larger bending radii; preheat thicker sections |
| 500 (this page) | About 500 HBW | Cutting edges, crusher and severe-abrasion liners | Limited forming; strict cutting and welding procedures |
Other Abrex classes
Brands of the same class are comparable, not identical; confirm any substitution with the end user. See all brands on Wear Resistant Plates.
Applications for Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make)
Typical uses include abrasion-exposed parts that also need good weldability and formability. Tell us the abrasive material, impact level and the life of the current part so the right class can be quoted.
Cutting, Fabrication and Welding
Champak Industries describes full and part plate/profile supply and a plasma-cutting service. Thermal cutting softens a narrow edge zone, and thick or hard plate may need preheat before cutting. Weld with low-hydrogen consumables and the mill’s preheat and interpass limits; do not heat the plate above the mill’s tempering limit. See AR Plates for bending and drilling guidance.
Testing, Inspection Documents and Traceability
| Requirement | What to identify in the order |
|---|---|
| Mill test certificate | EN 10204 3.1 showing brand and grade, heat number, chemistry and hardness |
| Impact test | Charpy test temperature and minimum energy, if required |
| Traceability | Heat and plate number transferred to cut pieces |
See the company’s Quality Policy for its published policy.
Source Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make) from Champak Industries
Champak Industries’ company profile records its establishment in Mumbai in 1978 and its stockist, import and export activities. Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make) can be requested together with other brands in the Wear Resistant Plates range.
What Determines the Quotation?
Brand, hardness class, thickness, plate size, quantity, cutting, testing and packing all affect the quotation. Say whether pricing is needed per kilogram, per plate or per finished piece.
Packing, Dispatch and Export Requirements
Give the delivery address, required date and unloading constraints. For export orders, include the destination port, delivery terms and document list.
Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make): Frequently Asked Questions
01What is Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make)?
Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make) is wear-resistant steel plate in the 500 Brinell hardness class, made by Nippon Steel (formerly NSSMC). It is used where abrasion shortens the life of ordinary structural steel.
02What hardness does Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make) have?
This page gives 500 HBW aim. Hardness ranges can fall with thickness, so confirm the guaranteed range for your thickness on the mill’s datasheet.
03Who makes this plate?
Abrex plate is made by Nippon Steel (formerly NSSMC). The mill and heat number are shown on the mill test certificate.
04Which thicknesses are listed?
This page lists 6 (4.5) – 50 mm. Availability for each size is confirmed at quotation.
05Is Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make) the same as other 500 HBW wear plates?
Wear plates of the same hardness class are comparable, not identical. Chemistry, toughness and processing advice differ by mill, so confirm any substitution with the end user.
06Can Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make) be bent?
Only with large bending radii and die openings, as 500-class plate has limited formability. Follow the mill’s minimum radius for the thickness.
07Can Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make) be welded?
Yes, with low-hydrogen consumables and the preheat and interpass temperatures the mill gives for the grade and combined thickness.
08What is Abrex 500 (NSSMC, Japan Make) used for?
Typical uses on this page include abrasion-exposed parts that also need good weldability and formability.
09Which certificate should I request?
An EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate showing the brand and grade, heat number, chemistry and hardness, plus impact results where you specify a test temperature.
10How do I get a price and delivery date?
Send the brand and grade, thickness, size or cutting drawing, quantity, destination and required date through the enquiry form below, by WhatsApp or by phone.