From Hamilton, New Zealand, Latham Steel has built a reputation as a trusted partner for industry, supplying high-quality materials right from the heart of the Waikato. Our commitment to local manufacturing means we understand the demands of New Zealand projects intimately. We are particularly proud to offer the versatile and robust Fora 450 sheets and plates, a product engineered to meet the challenges of both heavy fabrication and critical structural work, providing reliable strength where it matters most.
The Fora 450 is a high-strength, low-alloy steel known for its excellent balance of durability and workability. Its robust composition ensures it offers superior mechanical properties, including a minimum yield strength of 450 MPa. This translates into a material that can withstand significant stress and impact, providing a formidable safety margin in demanding applications. Despite this great strength, it retains good formability, allowing it to be shaped and fabricated effectively for a wide range of complex designs.
Item : Fora 450 Plate
Material :Â HARDOX 500 ,HARDOX 400 ,HARDOX 450,HARDOX 600,SUMIHARD ,NICRODUR,BRINAR ,DUROSTAT ,DILLIDUR ,JFE EVERHARD
Thickness :Â 0.1mm To 100 mm
Width :Â 500-3000mm
Length :Â 1000-12000mm
Heat Treatment :Â N, Q+T
Surface Paint :Â EP, PE, HDP, SMP, PVDF
| C * | Si * | Mn * | P | S | Cr * | Ni * | Mo * | B * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % | Max % |
| 0.26 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1040 | 1050 | 0.6 | 0.005 |
| 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.
This impressive strength profile makes Fora 450 an ideal choice for demanding roles where structural integrity is non-negotiable. You’ll commonly find it used in the construction of heavy-duty truck and trailer chassis, earthmoving equipment, and various mining and quarrying components. Its resilience is also prized for structural sections in buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects that require a material capable of supporting substantial loads while resisting wear and fatigue over a long service life.
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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