Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that our NM 500 plates meet the stringent requirements of customers seeking reliable and durable wear-resistant solutions.

NM 500 Plate Specification :
Item: NM 500 Abrasion Resistant Plate
Thickness : 1.2mm-300mm
Length : 50mm-18000mm
Width : 50mm-4020mm
Production : Hot-Rolled (HR)
Standard : JIS G4051 GB711 YB/T107 ASTM
Hardness : Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard etc.
Applications : concrete industry, metallurgy, fan industry, coal industry, mining machinery, construction machinery,etc.
Heat Treatment: N, Q+T
Material : NM 500 Plates, NM 500 Abrasion Resistant Steel Plates, NM 500 Wear Resistant Plates
As an experienced NM500 steel plate supplier, GNEE Steel delivers stable quality NM500 plates with professional technical support and global export capabilities.
What Is NM500 Wear-Resistant Steel Plate?
NM500 is a quenched and tempered (Q&T) wear-resistant steel plate produced according to Chinese GB standards for abrasion-resistant materials.
The "NM" stands for Nai Mo, meaning wear resistance, while 500 refers to its nominal Brinell hardness level.
Typical hardness range: 480–540 HBW
Microstructure: tempered martensite
Performance focus: maximum abrasion resistance with reliable structural strength
NM500 is engineered to significantly outperform conventional carbon steel in applications exposed to continuous wear.
Key Advantages of NM500 High-Strength Wear Plate
1. Outstanding Wear Resistance
NM500 provides excellent resistance against sliding wear, impact abrasion, and particle erosion. Compared with mild steel, NM500 can extend component service life by 3–5 times, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
2. High Strength and Load-Bearing Capacity
With its high yield and tensile strength, NM500 is suitable for structural wear parts that must withstand both mechanical stress and abrasive materials.
3. Controlled Toughness
Despite its high hardness, NM500 maintains sufficient impact toughness to prevent brittle fracture under normal operating conditions, making it reliable for heavy-duty equipment.
4. Good Fabrication Performance
With correct processing procedures, NM500 steel plate can be:
Plasma or laser cut
Welded with preheating
Bent and machined
This allows manufacturers to produce customized wear components efficiently.
Chemical Composition Of NM 500 Plates
| NM500 Chemical Compositiom | |||||||||||
| Plate | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo | B | CEV | CET |
| thickness mm | max % | max % | max % | max % | max % | max % | max % | max % | max % | typv | typv |
| 4-13 | 0.27 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.004 | 0.49 | 0.34 |
| (13)-32 | 0.29 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.30 | 0.004 | 0.62 | 0.41 |
| (32)-40 | 0.29 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.004 | 0.64 | 0.43 |
| (40)-80 | 0.30 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 0.60 | 0.004 | 0.74 | 0.46 |
Mechanical Properties for NM 500 High Tensile Plate
| Mechanical properties of NM 500 | |||||
| Grade | Mechanical Property | Charpy V Impact Test | |||
| NM500 | HBW Thickness/Mpa | Elongation | Degree | longitudinal | |
| 4-32MM | 470-530 | Min % | -40 | J | |
| (32)-80 | 450-540 | 10 | 40 | ||
Typical Applications of NM500 Steel Plate
NM500 high-strength wear-resistant steel plate is widely used in:
Mining truck bodies and liners
Excavator buckets, blades, and side cutters
Crushers, screens, and hoppers
Cement plant chutes and feeders
Coal handling and bulk material systems
Earthmoving and construction machinery
These applications demand long-term wear performance, where NM500 consistently delivers superior results.
Why Choose GNEE Steel as Your NM500 Supplier?
With over 15 years of experience in steel export and wear-resistant materials, GNEE Steel is a trusted partner for global customers.
Our strengths include:
- Wide thickness and size availability
- Stable quality control and mill inspection
- Competitive factory-direct pricing
- Custom cutting and fabrication services
- Fast delivery and worldwide logistics support
- OEM & ODM solutions for special projects
We supply NM500 steel plates to customers across mining, construction, cement, and heavy equipment industries worldwide.
Get a Quote for NM500 High-Strength Wear-Resistant Steel Plate
If you are searching for a reliable NM500 wear-resistant steel plate supplier, GNEE Steel is ready to support your project with professional service and technical expertise.
👉 Contact GNEE Steel today to request technical datasheets, pricing, and customized NM500 solutions.
Let us help you reduce wear costs and improve equipment performance.
What is NM500 steel?
NM500 is a wear-resistant steel known for its high hardness and toughness. The "NM" stands for "wear-resistant" and the "500" indicates its Brinell hardness. Originating in China, NM500 is used in industries requiring extreme abrasion resistance. It is similar to ASTM A514 steel.
What is the difference between Hardox 500 and NM500?
NM500 exhibits a hardness that typically fluctuates between 470-540 HBW, slightly edging out Hardox 500, which generally hovers around 470-530 HBW. This hardness is a key indicator of their prowess in withstanding the effects of abrasive wear and impact.
What is the difference between AR500 and NM500?
AR500: Higher carbon (C: ~0.38–0.45%), chromium (Cr: ~1.5%), and boron (B: 0.0005–0.006%) for enhanced hardness and corrosion resistance . NM500: Lower carbon (C: ≤0.38%), added nickel (Ni: ≤1.0%) and molybdenum (Mo: ≤0.65%) for balanced weldability and toughness .
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Other steel plate by GNEE |
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| Name | Material | Specification (mm) | Tons | Remark |
| Clad steel plate | P265GH+410,S355JR+410,A516Gr70+316, A537CL1+304L,Q235B+304L,Q345B+304, A516Gr70(NACE)+410,A537CL1+904L, A537CL1+316L,A516Gr70+304L,A537CL1+304 ,A516Gr70+410,A516Gr70+904L |
2-300mm(Based plate),1-50mm(Composited plate) | / | UT, AR, TMCP.Normalized, Quenched and Tempered,Z Direction Test, Charpy V-Notch impact TestThe Third Party Test , Coated or Shot Blasting and Painting. |
| Low Alloy | Q345A, Q345B, Q345C, Q345D, Q345E, Q390, Q420, Q460C, ST52-3, S355J2+N, SS400, SA302GrC, S275NL, 35CrMo | 6 - 350 | 5788.56 | Normalizing, tempered ,controlled rolling, hot rolling , Hot rolling,1st inspection, 2nd inspection, 3rd inspection |
| Pressure Vessel Plate | A204 Grade B,A515 Grade 70,A537 Class 1,SA387 Grade 11 Class 1,P265GH,S537 Class 2,P355Q,P275N,P355N,P690Q,Q345R, | 3 - 300 | 8650 | Normalizing, tempered ,controlled rolling, hot rolling , Hot rolling,1st inspection, 2nd inspection, 3rd inspection |
| High-Strength Plate | A514 Grade F, A572 Grade 50, A588 Grade A, S355JR, S690Q, SS400, S690QL, Q345B, Q345E | 8 - 120 | 3086.352 | Quenched and tempered |
| Wear-Resistant Plate | NM360, NM400, NM450, NM500 | 6 - 150 | 3866.297 | Quenched and tempered |
| Ship Plate | ABS AH32,ABS DH32,ABS EH32,ABS FH36,ASTM A131 A, ASTM A131 EH32,ASTM A131 AH36,CCS A,CCS AH32,LR AH32, DNV A36,BV AH32 |
8 - 200 | 2853.621 | Hot rolling, normalized ,hot rolling controlled rolling, quenched and tempered + toughness and brittleness |




