Quard 400

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Description

Quard 400 is a martensitic abrasion resistant steel with an average hardness of 400 HBW. Due to its versatility in terms of high toughness, good cold formability and excellent weldability, Quard 400 combines an outstanding work shop performance and a long lasting wear resistance.

Related Standards

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"Typical" values were obtained via a literature search. "Predicted" values were imputed via artificial intelligence technology. While we have placed significant efforts in ensuring data accuracy, "typical" and "predicted" data should be considered indicative and verified by appropriate material testing. Please do contact us if additional information on the the predicted data method is required.
All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
Equivalent standards are similar to one or more standards provided by the supplier. Some equivalent standards may be stricter whereas others may be outside the bounds of the original standard.

Ashby charts

Properties

General

PropertyValueComment

Carbon equivalent (CET)

0.25 [-]

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for thickness 4-8 mm

0.28 [-]

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for thickness 8.01-20 mm

0.29 [-]

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for thickness 20.01-25.4 mm

0.33 [-]

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for thickness 25.01-40 mm

0.36 [-]

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for thickness 40.01-50 mm

Carbon equivalent (CEV)

0.36 [-]

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for thickness 4-8 mm

0.4 [-]

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for thickness 8.01-20 mm

0.45 [-]

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for thickness 20.01-25.4 mm

0.57 [-]

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for thickness 25.01-40 mm

0.64 [-]

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for thickness 40.01-50 mm

Carbon equivalent note

CEV = C+Mn/6+ (Ni+Cu)/15+ (Cr+Mo+V)/5 and CET = C+(Mn+Mo)/10+Ni/40 +(Cr+Cu)/20

Dimension

PropertyValue

Width

1500 - 3100 mm

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Mechanical

PropertyTemperatureValueTesting StandardComment

Charpy impact energy, V-notch

-40 °C

50 J

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Elongation

10 %

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A5

Hardness, HBW

370 - 430 [-]

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EN ISO 6506-1

1-2 mm below the plate surface once per heat and 40 tonnes

Tensile strength

1300 MPa

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Transverse

Yield strength

1160 MPa

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Chemical properties

PropertyValueComment

Boron

0.005 %

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for thickness 4-50 mm

Carbon

0.16 - 0.17 %

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for thickness 4-50 mm

Chromium

0.5 - 1.3 %

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Manganese

1.4 - 1.6 %

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Molybdenum

0.25 - 0.5 %

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Nickel

0.1 - 0.5 %

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Phosphorus

0.025 %

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Silicon

0.6 %

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Sulfur

0.01 %

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for thickness 4-50 mm

Technological properties

Property
Application areas

Quard 400 is recommended for the following applications:

  • mining and earthmoving machinery
  • crushing and pulverizing equipment
  • buckets, knives, crushers, feeders
  • presses
  • skips
  • excavators
  • slurry pipe systems
  • screw conveyors

  • Chemical composition

    The steel is grain refined.

    Cold Forming

    Quard 400 is very well suited for cold forming operations. The minimum recommended R/t ratio when bending of Quard 400 is given in the table below:


    Thickness
    (mm)
    Transverse to rolling
    (R/t)
    Longitudinal
    to rolling
    (R/t)
    Trans.
    Width
    (W/t)
    Long.
    Width
    (W/t)
    t < 8.02.53.0810
    8 ≤ t < 203.04.01010
    t ≥ 204.55.01212

    R = Recommended punch radius (mm), t = Plate thickness (mm) , W – Die opening width (mm) (bending angle ≤ 90°)


    Due to the homogeneous properties and narrow thickness tolerances of Quard 400, variations in springback is kept at a low level. Grinding of flame cut or a sheared edge in the bending area is recommended to further prevent cracking during bending.

    Delivery condtion

    Our Quard plates are supplied as standard in the shotblasted and primed condition. In order to maintain a good weldability and laser cutting performance, a low zinc silicate primer is applied. Plates can also be delivered unpainted.

    Heat Treatment

    Quard 400 receives its properties by quenching and when applicable by subsequent tempering. The properties of the delivery condition can not be retained after exposure at service or preheating temperatures above 250 °C. Quard 400 is not intended for any further heat treatment.

    Machining

    Quard 400 offers good machinability with HSS and HSS-Co alloyed drills. The feed rate and cutting speed have to be adjusted to the high hardness of the material. Face milling, counter boring and countersinking are best performed using tools with replaceable cemented carbide inserts.

    Other

    Quard 400 is delivered with a unique combination of excellent flatness, tight thickness tolerances and superior surface finish.


    FeatureNorm
    FLATNESSEN 10029: Class N (standard) & Class S
    THICKNESS tolerance-meets and exceeds EN 10029 Class A
    -tighter tolerances upon request
    Shape, length, width tolerancesmeets EN 10029
    SURFACE propertiesexceeds the usual market standards,EN 10163-2 Class B3

    Testings

    Ultrasonic testing (UT), is applied to secure the plate from discontinuities like inclusions, cracks and porosity. In thickness from 8 mm and up, all plates are UT tested and controlled against class S2, E2, according to EN 10160.

    Thermal cutting and welding

    Plasma and flame cutting can be performed without the need for preheating in thicknesses up to 40 mm, provided the ambient temperature is above 0 °C. Subsequent to cutting, let the cut parts slowly cool down to room temperature. A slow cooling rate will reduce the risk of cut edge cracking (never accelerate the cooling of the parts).

    Welding

    Quard 400 has a very good weldability, granted by the low carbon equivalent of the steel. It can be welded using any of the conventional welding methods, both as manual or automatic.

    Welding of Quard 400 is recommended to be performed at ambient temperature not lower than +5°C. Subsequent to welding, let the welded parts slowly cool down to room temperature (never accelerate the cooling process of the weld).

    If welding using a heat input of 1.7 kJ/mm, preheating is not required in single plate thickness up to 20 mm. The interpass temperature used should not exceed 225 °C.

    Soft weld consumables, giving low hydrogen weld deposits (<= 5 ml/100g), are recommended. The consumable strength should be as soft as the design and wear mode allows.

    In general, the welding recommendation of Quard 400 should be in the accordance to EN-1011.