Latham Steel, a reputable manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in top-notch 500 BHN Sheets and Plates that are built to handle extreme abrasion and high-impact conditions in industrial settings. These incredibly tough, wear-resistant plates are crafted to endure the harshest environments, where heavy friction, aggressive material flow, and constant mechanical stress are the norm. Latham Steel guarantees consistent hardness, precise dimensions, and full adherence to international standards. Various industries throughout New Zealand depend on 500 BHN plates for applications where durability, reliability, and minimal maintenance downtime are essential. Their exceptional hardness and resilience make them a preferred choice in mining, quarrying, construction, and heavy machinery.
500 BHN Sheets and Plates are made from high-carbon, high-manganese alloy steel, enhanced with elements like chromium, boron, and molybdenum to achieve remarkable hardness. With a Brinell hardness rating of around 500 HBW, these plates offer outstanding wear resistance, impressive tensile and yield strength, and robust impact toughness. Their hardened microstructure enables them to withstand continuous abrasion and high-pressure impacts without losing shape. Despite their hardness, they can still be shaped using specialized cutting, forming, and welding techniques. The exceptional mechanical stability of 500 BHN steel guarantees long-lasting performance even in the most challenging environments.
| Heat Treatment | Rolling/Normalised, N, Q+T |
|---|---|
| Width | 1000mm-4500mm |
| Thickness | 5mm-150mm |
| Length | 3000mm-18000mm |
| Production | Hot-Rolled (HR) |
| Surface Paint | PVDF, PE, HDP, SMP, EP |
| 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 | 1.0 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.004 | 0.49 | 0.34 |
| (13) -32 | 0.29 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.0 | 0.50 | 0.30 | 0.004 | 0.62 | 0.41 |
| (32) -40 | 0.29 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.0 | 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 |
| Thickness | Hardness HBW | Typical yield strength MPa, |
| mm | min – max 1) | not guaranteed |
| 3 – 80 | 425 – 475 | 1100 – 1300 |
| (80) – 100 | 410 – 475 | 1050 – 1300 |
| (100) – 130 | 390 – 475 | 1000 – 1300 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| 1/8″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ | 1-1/2″ | 3″ |
| 3/16″ | 1/2″ | 1″ | 2″ | 4″ |
| 1/4″ | 5/8″ | 1-1/4″ | 2-1/2″ | Â |
| *1/8″ thick plate is available in one size only 60″x 120″. The 3/6″ thick plate is available only as 48″ x 144″ and 96″ x 144″. | ||||
| Thickness | Width | Length |
| 4 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 5 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 6 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 6 | 2500 | 6000 |
| 8 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 8 | 2500 | 6000 |
| 10 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 12 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 15 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 16 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 20 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 25 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 32 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 40 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 50 | 2000 | 6000 |
| 60 | 1800 | 3400 |
Latham Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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