In addition to its general characteristics of being formable, while maintaining good abrasion resistance, AR400 steel also has the following mechanical properties:

• Machining = Fair
• Bending = Good
• Corrosion Resistance = Good
• Welding = Excellent
• Wear Resistance = Great
• Excellent resistance to both impact and sliding abrasion at a moderate cost.
• Recommended for: liners for mining and material handling equipment like dump trucks, material transfer chutes, storage bins, buckets, and hopper

All flatness and thickness requirements for AR400 meet standards that are 50% of that specified in ASTM A-6.  

When zeroing in on what abrasion resistant steel is best for your applications, it’s important to note that each grade reacts differently to many fabricating processes.  AR400 steel plate is excellent for applications in which abrasion resistance is required, but formability and weldability are a must. Because of these properties, it can be used for a variety of different applications.  It is particularly good in applications where there may be impact or sliding abrasion. For more information regarding the differences between AR400, AR450, and AR500, visit our AR450 page here.