What is NM500 Steel?
NM500 Steel is one steel grade in GB standard GB 24186. NM 500 steel is a high-strength, wear-resistant / abrasion resistant steel known for its superior hardness and durability. This steel is specifically designed to withstand high wear conditions and provide extended service life in challenging environments.
With a hardness range of 470-540 HBW, NM500 is widely used in applications where resistance to abrasion is a primary concern, such as in mining equipment, construction machinery, and other heavy-duty applications.
The strength of NM500 wear-resistant steel is more than 3 times that of ordinary low-alloy steel plates, and the wear-resistant performance can be increased by 2-3 times, significantly extending the service life of the steel plates.
Chemical Composition & Properties
| Element | Maximum Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| C | ≤0.38 |
| Si | ≤0.70 |
| Mn | ≤1.70 |
| P | ≤0.025 |
| S | ≤0.010 |
| Cr | ≤1.20 |
| Mo | ≤0.65 |
| Ni | ≤1.00 |
| Fe | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
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AC Properties of NM500 Steel
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QT Properties of NM500 Steel
Key Features
High Wear Resistance: Outstanding performance under sliding, impact, and abrasive conditions.
High Strength: Supports heavy-duty applications and high loads.
Good Toughness: Maintains impact resistance even in low-temperature environments.
Weldable & Machinable: Suitable for various structural components and field installation.
Uniform Hardness: Ensures consistent wear resistance throughout the plate thickness.
NM500 steel plate application:
1. NM500 wear-resistant steel plate can be used in the production of various mechanical components such as: bearing races, crankshaft sleeves, piston rods, oil pump rotor bodies, cam pin linings; engine connecting rod bolts, nuts, washers and set screws; hydraulics Cylinder plunger ring, valve core seal; diesel engine cylinder head cover, valve lifter; tractor blade edge, chain rail joint lock block, mud scraper baffle, etc.
2. NM500 plates can also be used in the field of engineering and construction, and can be used in welding seam surfacing layers of bridge support beam welded components, extended anchor sections of railway track sleepers, drilled concrete prefabricated pile heads into retaining pipes, highway pavement base paving materials and various metals Anti-corrosion protective coatings for structures, etc.
Steel Name:
China GB/T 24186 NM500 Abrasion Resistant Steel Plate,China GB/T 24186 NM500 Abrasion Resistant Steel Plates,China GB/T 24186 NM500 Abrasion Resistant Steel Sheets, China GB/T 24186 NM500 Abrasion Resistant Steel Sheet.
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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.
Do I need preheating before welding NM500 steel?
Preheating is recommended depending on:
Plate thickness
Ambient temperature
Welding method
Typically, preheating between 100–150°C helps reduce the risk of cracking.
What cutting methods are suitable for NM500 steel?
NM500 steel sheet can be cut using:
Plasma cutting
Laser cutting
Oxy-fuel cutting
Correct cutting parameters help maintain edge quality and performance.
Can NM500 steel be bent or formed?
Yes. NM500 steel can be bent with proper equipment. A larger bending radius is required compared to structural steel due to its high hardness.
What thickness range is available for NM500 steel sheets?
GNEE Steel typically supplies NM500 steel sheets in thicknesses from 6 mm to 80 mm, depending on production capability and customer requirements.
| Other steel plate by GNEE | ||||
| 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 |
