From the industrial heart of Hamilton, Latham Steel proudly supplies New Zealand’s toughest industries with the HB 400 Sheet and Plates. As a trusted local manufacturer and supplier, we understand that your projects demand materials that can withstand immense pressure and wear. That’s why we deliver this high-strength steel directly to engineering and construction sites across the country, providing a reliable local source for the robust foundation your most challenging applications require. We are committed to supporting Kiwi ingenuity with quality products made right here.
The HB 400 grade is defined by its impressive hardness, achieving a 400 Brinell rating which signifies exceptional resistance to abrasion and impact. This is achieved through a carefully controlled composition and heat treatment process, resulting in a steel that offers superior yield and tensile strength. While this incredible hardness does mean it’s less suited for traditional welding or bending, it’s precisely this property that makes it the top choice for situations where extreme durability is non-negotiable and failure is simply not an option.
Width: 500-3000mm
Thickness : 3-130mm
Length: 1000-12000mm
Heat Treatment: N, Q+T
Surface Paint: EP, PE, HDP, SMP, PVDF
| Hardened 400 Chemical Composition (%) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 3- 6 | 0.15 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.004 | 0.41 | 0.28 |
| 3-（8） | 0.15 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.004 | 0.33 | 0.23 |
| 8 – 20 | 0.15 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.004 | 0.37 | 0.27 |
| （20）-32 | 0.18 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.004 | 0.48 | 0.29 |
| （32）-45 | 0.22 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.004 | 0.57 | 0.31 |
| （45）-51 | 0.22 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.004 | 0.57 | 0.38 |
| （51）-80 | 0.27 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.40 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.004 | 0.65 | 0.41 |
| （80）-130 | 0.32 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 0.60 | 0.004 | 0.73 | 0.48 |
| Mechanical properties of Hardened 400 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Mechanical Property | Charpy V Impact Test | |||
| HARDOX 400 | Yield | Tensile | Elongation | Degree | longitudinal |
| Min Mpa | Mpa | Min % | -40 | J | |
| 1000 | 1250 | 10 | 45 | ||
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
| Thickness (mm) | Product | Hardness Range (HBW) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 – 6.4 | Cut Lengths | 360 – 420 |
| 5 – 15 | Heavy Plates | 360 – 420 |
| 15- 30 | Heavy Plates | 360 – 450 |
| 30 – 60 | Heavy Plates | 360 – 480 |
You’ll find HB 400 Sheet and Plates hard at work in the most demanding environments across New Zealand. It’s the go-to material for lining industrial cement mixers, protecting earthmoving equipment buckets, and reinforcing quarry hoppers where constant abrasion from rock and gravel would quickly destroy lesser steels. Essentially, any application that involves heavy impact, severe sliding abrasion, or relentless wear benefits from the long-lasting protection of HB 400, ultimately reducing downtime and replacement costs for your business.
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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