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Quard 550 Plate is a next-generation high hardness wear-resistant steel, manufactured by NLMK Clabecq (Belgium) and designed for extreme abrasion environments. With a nominal hardness of 550 HBW, Quard 550 offers superior durability, longer wear life, and exceptional structural strength — making it ideal for demanding applications where AR500 or standard 500 BHN plates start to fail.
At Hindustan Steel Corporation, we supply original Quard 550 wear plates with full traceability, mill certification, and optional custom cutting and export documentation.
Quard 550 is a quenched and tempered wear plate engineered to perform in the most aggressive abrasive environments. It combines:
This makes it a preferred material in industries where operating conditions involve high-impact sliding, gouging, or erosive wear.
Quard 550 is used where regular AR400/AR500 plates reach their limit. Its high surface hardness allows extended usage cycles and fewer replacements.
Property | Value |
Hardness (HBW) | 550 ± 25 |
Yield Strength | ~1300 MPa |
Tensile Strength | 1600–1900 MPa |
Elongation | ~8% |
Plate Thickness | 6 mm to 40 mm |
Width | Up to 3100 mm |
Length | Up to 12 meters |
Manufacturer | NLMK Belgium |
Compliance | EN 10029 / CE / ISO 9001 |
Available with 3.1 MTC, CE marking, PED/EN 10204, and optional third-party inspection.
Feature | Quard 550 | AR500 Steel | HIND HARD 500 |
Hardness | 550 HBW | 480–500 HBW | 480–500 BHN |
Flatness | Precision rolled | Moderate | Good |
Weldability | Very Good | Average | Good |
We offer Quard 550 in standard and custom specifications:
Quard 550 offers 10%+ more hardness and better impact performance under dynamic loads.
Yes — with correct welding practices and preheat. We recommend using E7018 or equivalent low-hydrogen electrodes.
Yes. It is commonly used in static armor protection, bullet stops, and anti-explosive panels.
Yes. We offer CNC, plasma, beveling, and bolt-hole preparation.
For cost-sensitive projects, we offer HIND HARD 550 — India’s reliable alternative with 540–560 BHN hardness.
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+91-9820944724
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