abrasion resistant SteelS
QuARD 550
1. Steel description and applications 3. Dimensions
Quard 550 is a martensitic abrasion resistant steels, with an Quard 550 at present is supplied in the following range:
average hardness of 550 HBW. Its very high resistance to abrasive • thickness: 6 - 30 mm
wear makes it ideal where long service life is required. With the • width: 1500 - 3100 mm
combination of superior hardness and strength, Quard 550 is For more information, please check our website or contact
an optimal choice for the recycling, mining and quarry industry. your local NLMK Clabecq representative.
Quard 550 is mainly recommended for the following applications:
• linings 4. Flatness, tolerances & surface properties
• shrouds Quard 550 is delivered with a unique combination of excellent
• cutting edges flatness, tight thickness tolerances and superior surface finish.
• hammers
• cutters Feature Norm
- EN 10029: . Class N (standard) &
2. Technical characteristics FLATNESS . Class S PLUS
THICKNESS tolerance -- meets
Hardness guarantee and exceeds EN 10029 Class A
tighter tolerances upon request PLUS
Brinell hardness test, HBW
Hardness Shape, length, width
according to EN ISO 6506-1,
tolerances meets EN 10029
is performed 1 - 2 mm below the plate
HBW = 520 - 580 surface once per heat and 40 tonnes.
SURFACE properties exceeds the usual market standards, PLUS
EN 10163-2 Class B3
Other mechanical properties (typical values)
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation 5. Delivery conditions
(MPa) - Transverse - A5
(MPa) (%) Our Quard plates are supplied as standard in the shotblasted and
primed condition. In order to maintain a good weldability and
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laser cutting performance, a low zinc silicate primer is applied.
Plates can also be delivered unpainted.
Chemical composition The steel is grain refined.
6. Heat treatment
Max ladle analysis , %
Quard 550 receives its properties by quenching and when appli-
C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Mo B
cable by subsequent tempering. The properties of the delivery
0,35 0,80 1,60 0,025 0,01 1,10 1,00 0,50 0,005
condition can not be retained after exposure at service or prehea-
Carbon equivalent, typical values, %
ting temperatures above 250 °C. Quard 550 is not intended for
Plate thickness CEV(1) CET(2)
6 - 30 mm 0,68 0,46 any further heat treatment.
(1) CEV = C+Mn/6+ (Ni+Cu)/15+ (Cr+Mo+V)/5, (2) CET = C+(Mn+Mo)/10+Ni/40 +(Cr+Cu)/20
550 _V05 (10.2019)
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7. Ultrasonic testing Subsequent to welding, let the welded parts slowly cool down
Plate/QT/Quard 1100
to room temperature (never accelerate the cooling process of
Ultrasonic testing (UT), is applied to secure the plate from dis- the weld).
continuities like inclusions, cracks and porosity. In thickness
If welding using a heat input of 1.7 kJ/mm, preheating is not
from
required in single plate thickness up to 10 mm. The interpass
8 mm and up, all plates are UT tested and controlled against
temperature used should not exceed 225 °C.
class S2, E2, according to EN 10160.
Soft weld consumables, giving low hydrogen weld deposits
8. General processing recommendations (<= 5 ml/100g), are recommended. The consumable strength
should be as soft as the design and wear mode allows.
To obtain optimal work shop productivity when processing
Quard 550, it is essential to use the recommended procedures In general, the welding recommendation of Quard 550 should
and tools given below. be in the accordance to EN-1011.
Machining
Thermal cutting Quard 550 offers good machinability with HSS and HSS-Co
Plasma and flame cutting can be performed without the need alloyed drills. The feed rate and cutting speed have to be
for preheating in thicknesses up to 20 mm, provided the am- adjusted to the high hardness of the material.
bient temperature is above 0 °C. Face milling, counter boring and countersinking are best
Subsequent to cutting, let the cut parts slowly cool down to performed using tools with replaceable cemented carbide
room temperature. A slow cooling rate will reduce the risk of inserts.
cut edge cracking (never accelerate the cooling of the parts).
Welding
Quard 550 can be welded using any of the conventional welding
methods, both as manual or automatic. Welding of Quard 550
is recommended to be performed at ambient temperature not
lower than +5°C.
For more information regarding welding, cold forming and machining, please consult the respective manuals with technical recommendations on http://qt.nlmk.com
The elements in the data sheet are given for information only and reflect the information known at the time of publishing. This document is intended to give a general guideline for the purchasing and use
of the steels only. The transmitter of this document doesn’t accept any liability for any error or omission in the content of this document.
Values and components quoted must not be considered as being guaranteed unless specifically confirmed separately in writing.
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