MILITARY, ARMOR & BALLISTIC STEEL PLATE : High hardness armor with extraordinary toughness properties
Armor® 500/500T is the world's toughest protection plate, having nominal 500 HBW hardness, for use in vehicles, buildings and many more applications.
About the claims: “The world’s toughest protection plate” and “market-leading” are the mill’s own wording. Ballistic performance depends on the test standard, threat, plate thickness and mounting, so state the protection level you need and ask for test evidence.
Armor 500T Plates: Purchasing Specification
| Requirement | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Grade and specification | Armor 400 / 500, Armor 500T, HSC 500T, MIL-A-46100 or MIL-A-12560, as your specification names; say which specification and revision applies. |
| Protection level | State the threat or protection class and the ballistic test standard your project cites; thickness and hardness are chosen to meet it. |
| Dimensions | Thickness × width × length in mm or inches; number of plates or total weight. |
| Condition | Quenched plate, not intended for further heat treatment; do not heat it above the mill’s limit. |
| Cutting | Waterjet cutting is preferred because it keeps the properties of the cut edge; laser and plasma are also suitable. |
| Welding and forming | Austenitic consumables are recommended; cold bending needs generous radii and safety measures. |
| Documents | EN 10204 inspection certificate with chemistry and hardness; ballistic test reports where the specification requires them. |
Benefits of Armor 500/ 500T Include
- Market-leading steel protection
- Superior workshop properties
- Optimized solutions
- Perfect hardness/toughness balance, for combined penetration and blast protection
- Expertise in ballistic protection from SSAB
It offers vehicle designers new ways to increase protection using lighter weight designs. Armor 500T is not intended for further heat treatment.
Armor 500T
| USED FOR | DIMENSIONS | STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|
| Armored | T: 3 - 80 mm | EN 10029 |
Reading the table: “Armored T” is the product name, 3–80 mm is the thickness range and EN 10029 is the tolerance standard for hot-rolled plate.
Mechanical Properties
| Thickness(mm) | Hardness(HBW) | Charpy-V1), 10x10 mm test specimen2)Min. | Yield Strength Rp0.2(min MPa) | Tensile Strength Rm(MPa) | Elongation A5(min %) | Elongation A50(min %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 - 80.0 | 480 - 540 | 32 J / -400C | 1250 | 1450 - 1750 | 8 | 10 |
Reading the table: The footnote markers 1) and 2) are not explained on the page. “-400C” means −40 °C. The table lists a minimum yield strength of 1250 MPa, tensile strength of 1450–1750 MPa and elongation of 8% (A5) and 10% (A50).
Chemical Composition (ladle analysis)
| C *)(max %) | Si *)(max %) | Mn *)(max %) | P(max %) | S(max %) | Cr 1)(max %) | Ni 1)(max %) | Mo *)(max %) | B *)(max %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.32 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.01 | 0.003 | 1 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.005 |
Reading the chemistry: Values are maximum percentages (ladle analysis). The asterisks and footnote 1) are not explained on the page.
Tolerances
| Thickness(mm) | Tolerances(mm) |
|---|---|
| 3.0 - 12.9 | - 0.0 / + 0.6 |
| 13.0 - 20.0 | - 0.0 / + 0.8 |
| 20.1 - 40.0 | - 0.0 / + 1.0 |
| 40.0 - 59.9 | - 0.0 / + 1.4 |
| 60.0 - 80.0 | - 0.0 / + 1.6 |
How the Six Ballistic Steel Pages Differ
The six pages cover armour plate to different mill brands and military specifications. Armor and HSC grades are quenched steels of about 400 to 560 HBW sold by thickness and hardness; the MIL specifications set hardness and ballistic approval for military use. The pages differ in the grade they describe and the data they give.
| Page | What it covers | Typical use (from the pages) |
|---|---|---|
| ARMOUR | Armor 400 and 500: dimensions, tolerances, welding, bending and cutting, chemistry and typical mechanical properties | Doors, walls, bank counters and vaults, vehicles, secured containers |
| ARMOR 500T (this page) | 480–540 HBW plate, 3–80 mm, Charpy-V 32 J at −40 °C, with chemistry and tolerances | Vehicles and buildings, with combined penetration and blast protection |
| ARMOR 500 | 490–560 HBW plate and cut lengths, 2–30 mm, with thickness and flatness tolerances | Ballistic protection of high hardness |
| MIL A 46100 | Military high-hardness armour, 477–534 BHN, quenched and tempered | Stopping high-velocity projectiles, such as sniper fire |
| MIL A12560 | Rolled homogeneous armour in four classes, typical 377–415 BHN | Combat vehicles, ammunition proof testing, landmine protection |
| HSC 500T | 480–540 HBW plate, 3–80 mm, Charpy-V 32 J at −40 °C, with chemistry and thickness tolerances | Vehicles, buildings and other protection applications |
State the specification, protection level and test standard on your enquiry; armour grades are not interchangeable.
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Applications for Armor 500T Plates
Typical uses include doors, walls and window frames, bank counters and vaults, security vans, secured containers, shooting-gallery equipment and military vehicles. Tell us the load, temperature and service conditions so the right grade and thickness can be quoted.
Cutting, Fabrication and Welding
Champak Industries describes full and part plate/profile supply and a plasma-cutting service. Send drawings, quantities, tolerances and edge preparation for your parts. Plasma and laser cutting are suitable and waterjet is preferred, because it keeps the properties of the cut edge. Weld with austenitic consumables, avoid further heat treatment, and cold-bend only to the mill’s radius and safety guidance.
Testing, Inspection Documents and Traceability
| Requirement | What to identify in the order |
|---|---|
| Inspection certificate | EN 10204 showing grade, heat number, chemistry and hardness (the Armour Plates page mentions EN 10204-2.2) |
| Hardness | Brinell hardness range for the grade (HBW) |
| Impact test | Charpy-V temperature and energy, where the grade lists them |
| Ballistic test | Test standard, threat level and test report, if required by your specification |
| Traceability | Heat and plate number transferred to cut pieces |
See the company’s Quality Policy for its published policy.
Source Armor 500T Plates from Champak Industries
Champak Industries’ company profile records its establishment in Mumbai in 1978 and its stockist, import and export activities. Armor 500T Plates can be requested together with other plates in the Ballistic Steel Plates range.
What Determines the Quotation?
Grade and brand, 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.
Armor 500T Plates: Frequently Asked Questions
01What is Armor 500T Plates?
Armor 500T is a quenched 500 HBW ballistic protection plate (480–540 HBW) in thicknesses of 3–80 mm with a Charpy-V value of 32 J at −40 °C, for vehicles, buildings and other protection applications.
02What hardness and thickness does Armor 500T have?
A nominal 500 HBW, listed as 480–540 HBW, in thicknesses of 3.0–80.0 mm to EN 10029.
03What toughness is listed?
A Charpy-V value of 32 J at −40 °C, tested on a 10 × 10 mm specimen.
04Can Armor 500T be heat treated further?
No. The page says Armor 500T is not intended for further heat treatment.
05What thickness tolerances are listed?
From 0 / +0.6 mm for 3.0–12.9 mm up to 0 / +1.6 mm for 60.0–80.0 mm.
06Can Armor 500T be welded?
Armour steels can be welded with common methods. Austenitic consumables are recommended, and ferritic consumables only after checking whether elevated working temperature is needed. Do not heat-treat the plate afterwards.
07Which certificate should I request?
An EN 10204 inspection certificate showing grade, heat number, chemistry and hardness, plus any ballistic test report that your specification requires.
08Can another armour grade replace Armor 500T?
Armour grades are not interchangeable: hardness, toughness, thickness range and approval differ, so confirm any substitution with the end user or the approving authority.
09How should Armor 500T be cut?
Waterjet cutting is preferred because it keeps the properties of the cut edge; laser and plasma cutting are also suitable. Send drawings, quantities and tolerances with your enquiry.
10How do I get a price and delivery date?
Send the grade or specification, protection level, thickness, size or cutting drawing, quantity, destination and required date through the enquiry form below, by WhatsApp or by phone.