Extra High Strength

Structural Steel
Quend 700
1 Steel description and applications 3 Dimensions
Quend 700 is currently supplied in the following range:
Quend 700 is extra high strength structural steel produced
• thickness: 4 – 64 mm
as quenched and tempered with a minimum yield strength of • width: 1500 - 3100 mm
700 MPa. Quend 700 complies with the requirements corresponding
to the S690QL given in the EN 10025-6 standard, where a minimum For more information, please check our website or contact your

impact thoughness of 27 J is guaranteed at -40°C. local NLMK Clabecq representative.

4 Flatness, tolerances & surface properties

Quend 700 is recommended for the following applications:
• truck chassis Quend 700 is delivered with a unique combination of
• lifting and hoisting equipment excellent flatness, tight thickness tolerances and superior
• handling equipment surface finish.
• trailers …

Feature Norm
2 Technical characteristics
- EN 10029: . Class N (standard) & PLUS
FLATNESS
Tensile properties . Class S

TRANSVERSE TESTING - meets and exceeds EN 10029 Class A

THICKNESS tolerance PLUS
- tighter tolerances upon request
Yield strength Tensile Strength Elongation
Rp 0.2 Rm A5 Shape, length, width tolerances meets EN 10029
700 MPa min 780 - 930 MPa 14% min exceeds the usual market standards,
SURFACE properties PLUS
EN 10163-2 Class B3

Impact toughness
5 Delivery conditions
Minimum values at Transverse testing according to
EN 10025 option 30.
0 °C -20 °C -40 °C Quend 700 is delivered as quenched and tempered.
Thickness < 12 mm subsized

35 J 30 J 27 J
charpy V specimen have been Our Quend plates are supplied as standard in the shotblasted
used.
and painted condition. In order to maintain a good weldability
Testing according to EN 10025.
and laser cutting performance, a low zinc silicate primer is
Chemical composition The steel is fine grain treated. applied. Plates can also be delivered unpainted.

Max ladle analysis , % 6 Heat treatment

C Si Mn P S Nb Cr V Ti Ni Al Mo N B
0,20 0,60 1,50 0,020 0,010 0,040 0,60 0,070 0,040 1,00 0,070 0,50 0,014 0,005 The mechanical properties of Quend 700 has been obtained
by quenching and tempering. For not losing the guaranteed
Carbon equivalent, typical values, % properties of Quend 700, the plate should not be used in
Plate thickness CEV(1) CET(2) applications requiring hot working and service temperatures
4 - 15 mm 0.45 0.29
above 550 °C.
15.01 - 25 mm 0.44 0.30
25.01 - 40 mm 0.45 0.30
40.01 - 64 mm 0.54 0.33
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN

(1) CEV = C+Mn/6+ (Ni+Cu)/15+ (Cr+Mo+V)/5

(2) CET = C+(Mn+Mo)/10+Ni/40 +(Cr+Cu)/20
7 Ultrasonic testing

Ultra sonic testing (UT), is applied to secure the plate from dis-
continuities like inclusions, cracks and porosity. In thickness from
8 mm and up, all plates are UT tested and controlled against
class S2, E2, according to EN 10160.
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN
Due to the homogeneous properties and narrow thickness
tolerances of Quend 700, variations in springback are kept at a
low level. Grinding of flame cut or a sheared edge in the bending
area is recommended to further prevent cracking during bending.

8 General processing recommendations
To obtain optimal work shop productivity when processing
Quend  700, it is essential to use the recommended proce-
dures and tools given below.
Thermal cutting
Quend 700 may be cut either by oxygen fuel, plasma and laser
cutting without any restrictions.
Subsequent to cutting, let the cut parts slowly cool down to room
temperature. Do never accelerate the cooling of the parts. A
slow cooling rate will reduce the risk of cut edge cracking.
Welding
Welding of Quend 700 can be performed using any of the
conventional welding methods available both as manual or
automatic.
In the thickness range up to 30 mm, preheating prior to welding is
normally not needed, if a heat input of 1,7 kJ/mm is used.
Welding of Quend 700 is recommended to be performed at
ambient temperature not lower than +5 °C. Subsequent to welding,
let the welded parts slowly cool down to room temperature. Do
never accelerate the cooling process of the weld.
It is always recommended to use low hydrogen electrodes when
welding Quend 700.

Cold forming
Quend 700 is very well suited for cold forming operations. Machining
Quend 700 complies with the S690QL bending requirements but Quend 700 provides a very good machinability and can be
offer even closer R/t ratios: drilled, counter sinked and milled in the same way as any other
700MPa or S690QL Q&T steel.
Minimum recommended R/t ratio when bending of Quend 700
Transverse Trans. Long.
Thickness Longitudinal
to rolling Width Width
(mm) to rolling (R/t)
(R/t) (W/t) (W/t)
t < 8.0 1.5 2.0 8 9
8 ≤ t < 20 2.0 3.0 8 9
t ≥ 20.0 3.0 4.0 9 10
R = Recommended punch radius (mm), t = Plate thickness (mm) , W – Die opening width (mm)
(bending angle ≤ 90°)

For more information regarding welding, cold forming and machining,

please consult the respective manuals with technical recommendations on
www.quend.me

The elements in the data sheet are given for information only and reflect the information known at the time of publishing. This document is intended to give a general guideline for the purchasing and use
of the steels only. The transmitter of this document doesn’t accept any liability for any error or omission in the content of this document.
Values and components quoted must not be considered as being guaranteed unless specifically confirmed separately in writing.

Clabecq
Rue de Clabecq 101 - B-1460 ITTRE - Belgique
Tel: +32 (0)2 391.91.00 - Fax: +32 (0)2 391.98.90
clabecq@eu.nlmk.com - www.eu.nlmk.com
Extra High Strength
Structural Steel
Quend 900
1 Steel description and applications 3 Dimensions
Quend 900 is extra high strength structural steel produced Quend 900 is currently supplied in the following range:
as quenched and tempered with a minimum yield strength of • thickness: 4 - 35 mm
900 MPa. Quend 900 complies with the requirements corresponding • width: 1500 - 3100 mm
to the S890QL given in the EN 10025-6 standard, where a minimum NLMK Clabecq carries on the extension of its dimensional program
impact thoughness of 27 J is guaranteed at -40°C. in order to propose as soon as possible a thickness range from
4 to 40 mm. For more information, please check our website or
Quend 900 is recommended for the following applications: contact your local representative.
• crane booms 4 Flatness, tolerances & surface properties
• lifting equipment
Quend 900 is delivered with a unique combination of
• stabilising support
• undercarriage ... excellent flatness, tight thickness tolerances and superior
surface finish.
2 Technical characteristics
Tensile properties Feature Norm
TRANSVERSE TESTING
- EN 10029: . Class N (standard) &
Yield strength Tensile Strength Elongation FLATNESS PLUS
. Class S
Rp 0.2 Rm A5
- meets and exceeds EN 10029 Class A
THICKNESS tolerance PLUS
900 MPa min 940 - 1100 MPa 14% min - tighter tolerances upon request
Shape, length, width tolerances meets EN 10029
Impact toughness
exceeds the usual market standards, PLUS
SURFACE properties
Minimum values at Transverse testing according to EN 10163-2 Class B3
EN 10025 option 30.
0 °C -20 °C -40 °C
Thickness < 12 mm subsized
35 J 30 J 27 J charpy V specimen have been
used.
5 Delivery conditions
Testing according to EN 10025. Quend 900 is delivered as quenched and tempered.
Our Quend plates are supplied as standard in the shotblasted
Chemical composition and painted condition. In order to maintain a good weldability
The steel is fine grain treated and laser cutting performance, a low zinc silicate primer is
applied. Plates can also be delivered unpainted.
Max ladle analysis , %
C Si Mn P S Nb Cr V Ti Ni Al Mo N B 6 Heat treatment
0,20 0,50 1,50 0,02 0,01 0,04 0,70 0,06 0,01 1,50 0,06 0,70 0,005 0,005
The mechanical properties of Quend 900 has been obtained
Carbon equivalent, typical values, % by quenching and tempering. For not losing the guaranteed
CEV (1)
CET (2)
properties of Quend 900, the plate should not be used in
0,57 0,36 applications requiring hot working and service temperatures
(1) CEV = C+Mn/6+ (Ni+Cu)/15+ (Cr+Mo+V)/5 above 550 °C.
(2) CET = C+(Mn+Mo)/10+Ni/40 +(Cr+Cu)/20
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN
7 Ultrasonic testing Due to the homogeneous properties and narrow thickness

Ultra sonic testing (UT), is applied to secure the plate from dis-
continuities like inclusions, cracks and porosity. In thickness from
8 mm and up, all plates are UT tested and controlled against
class S2, E2, according to EN 10160.
8 General processing recommendations
To obtain optimal work shop productivity when processing
Quend  900, it is essential to use the recommended proce-
dures and tools given below.
Thermal cutting
Quend 900 may be cut either by oxygen fuel, plasma and laser
cutting without any restrictions.
Subsequent to cutting, let the cut parts slowly cool down to room
temperature. Do never accelerate the cooling of the parts. A
slow cooling rate will reduce the risk of cut edge cracking.
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN
tolerances of Quend 900, variations in springback are kept at a
low level. Grinding of flame cut or a sheared edge in the bending
area is recommended to further prevent cracking during bending.
Welding
Welding of Quend 900 can be performed using any of the
conventional welding methods available both as manual or
automatic.
In the thickness range up to 12 mm, preheating prior to welding is
normally not needed, if a heat input of 1,7 kJ/mm is used.
Welding of Quend 900 is recommended to be performed at
ambient temperature not lower than +5 °C. Subsequent to welding,
let the welded parts slowly cool down to room temperature. Do
never accelerate the cooling process of the weld.
It is always recommended to use low hydrogen electrodes when
welding Quend 900.

Cold forming Machining

Quend 900 is very well suited for cold forming operations. Quend 900 provides a very good machinability and can be
Quend 900 complies with the S890QL bending requirements but drilled, counter sinked and milled in the same way as any other
offer even closer R/t ratios: 900MPa or S890QL Q&T steel.

Minimum recommended R/t ratio when bending of Quend 900

Trans. Long.
Thickness Transverse Longitudinal
Width Width
(mm) to rolling (R/t) to rolling (R/t)
(W/t) (W/t)
t < 8.0 2.5 3.0 9 10
8 ≤ t < 20 3.0 4.0 9 10
t ≥ 20 4.0 5.0 10 12
R = Recommended punch radius (mm), t = Plate thickness (mm) , W – Die opening width (mm)
(bending angle ≤ 90°)

For more information regarding welding, cold forming and machining,

please consult the respective manuals with technical recommendations on
www.quend.me

The elements in the data sheet are given for information only and reflect the information known at the time of publishing. This document is intended to give a general guideline for the purchasing and use
of the steels only. The transmitter of this document doesn’t accept any liability for any error or omission in the content of this document.
Values and components quoted must not be considered as being guaranteed unless specifically confirmed separately in writing.

Clabecq
Rue de Clabecq 101 - B-1460 ITTRE - Belgique
Tel: +32 (0)2 391.91.00 - Fax: +32 (0)2 391.98.90
clabecq@eu.nlmk.com - www.eu.nlmk.com
Extra High Strength
Structural Steel
Quend 960
1 Steel description and applications 3 Dimensions
Quend 960 is extra high strength structural steel produced Quend 960 is currently supplied in the following range:
as quenched and tempered with a minimum yield strength of • thickness: 4 - 30 mm
960 MPa. Quend 960 complies with the requirements corresponding • width: 1500 - 3100 mm
to the S960QL given in the EN 10025-6 standard, where a minimum NLMK Clabecq is continuing the extension of its dimensional
impact thoughness of 27 J is guaranteed at -40°C. program. For more information, please check our website or
contact your local representative.
Quend 960 is recommended for the following applications: 4 Flatness, tolerances & surface properties
• crane booms
Quend 960 is delivered with a unique combination of
• lifting equipment
excellent flatness, tight thickness tolerances and superior
• stabilising support
• undercarriage ... surface finish.

2 Technical characteristics Feature Norm

Tensile properties
- EN 10029: . Class N (standard) &
TRANSVERSE TESTING FLATNESS PLUS
. Class S
Yield strength Tensile Strength Elongation - meets and exceeds EN 10029 Class A
Rp 0.2 Rm A5 THICKNESS tolerance PLUS
- tighter tolerances upon request
960 MPa min 980 - 1150 MPa 12% min Shape, length, width tolerances meets EN 10029
exceeds the usual market standards,
Impact toughness SURFACE properties EN 10163-2 Class B3
PLUS

Minimum values at Transverse testing according to

EN 10025 option 30.
0 °C -20 °C -40 °C Thickness < 12 mm subsized 5 Delivery conditions
charpy V specimen have been
35 J 30 J 27 J used. Quend 960 is delivered as quenched and tempered.
Testing according to EN 10025. Our Quend plates are supplied as standard in the shotblasted
and painted condition. In order to maintain a good weldability
Chemical composition and laser cutting performance, a low zinc silicate primer is
The steel is fine grain treated applied. Plates can also be delivered unpainted.

Max ladle analysis , % 6 Heat treatment

C Si Mn P S Nb Cr V Ti Ni Al Mo N B The mechanical properties of Quend 960 has been obtained
0,20 0,50 1,50 0,02 0,01 0,04 0,70 0,06 0,01 1,50 0,06 0,70 0,005 0,005
by quenching and tempering. For not losing the guaranteed
Carbon equivalent, typical values, % properties of Quend 960, the plate should not be used in
CEV (1)
CET (2)
applications requiring hot working and service temperatures
0,57 0,36 above 550 °C.
(1) CEV = C+Mn/6+ (Ni+Cu)/15+ (Cr+Mo+V)/5
(2) CET = C+(Mn+Mo)/10+Ni/40 +(Cr+Cu)/20
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN
7 Ultrasonic testing Due to the homogeneous properties and narrow thickness

Ultra sonic testing (UT), is applied to secure the plate from dis-
continuities like inclusions, cracks and porosity. In thickness from
8 mm and up, all plates are UT tested and controlled against
class S2, E2, according to EN 10160.
8 General processing recommendations
To obtain optimal work shop productivity when processing
Quend  960, it is essential to use the recommended proce-
dures and tools given below.
Thermal cutting
Quend 960 may be cut either by oxygen fuel, plasma and laser
cutting without any restrictions.
Subsequent to cutting, let the cut parts slowly cool down to room
temperature. Do never accelerate the cooling of the parts. A
slow cooling rate will reduce the risk of cut edge cracking.
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN
tolerances of Quend 960, variations in springback are kept at a
low level. Grinding of flame cut or a sheared edge in the bending
area is recommended to further prevent cracking during bending.
Welding
Welding of Quend 960 can be performed using any of the
conventional welding methods available both as manual or
automatic.
In the thickness range up to 12 mm, preheating prior to welding is
normally not needed, if a heat input of 1,7 kJ/mm is used.
Welding of Quend 960 is recommended to be performed at
ambient temperature not lower than +5 °C. Subsequent to welding,
let the welded parts slowly cool down to room temperature. Do
never accelerate the cooling process of the weld.
It is always recommended to use low hydrogen electrodes when
welding Quend 960.

Cold forming Machining

Quend 960 is very well suited for cold forming operations. Quend 960 provides a very good machinability and can be
Quend 960 complies with the S960QL bending requirements but drilled, counter sinked and milled in the same way as any other
offer even closer R/t ratios: 960MPa or S960QL Q&T steel.

Minimum recommended R/t ratio when bending of Quend 960

Trans. Long.
Thickness Transverse Longitudinal
Width Width
(mm) to rolling (R/t) to rolling (R/t)
(W/t) (W/t)
t < 8.0 2.5 3.0 9 10
8 ≤ t < 20 3.0 4.0 9 10
t ≥ 20 4.0 5.0 10 12
R = Recommended punch radius (mm), t = Plate thickness (mm) , W – Die opening width (mm)
(bending angle ≤ 90°)

For more information regarding welding, cold forming and machining,

please consult the respective manuals with technical recommendations on
www.quend.me

The elements in the data sheet are given for information only and reflect the information known at the time of publishing. This document is intended to give a general guideline for the purchasing and use
of the steels only. The transmitter of this document doesn’t accept any liability for any error or omission in the content of this document.
Values and components quoted must not be considered as being guaranteed unless specifically confirmed separately in writing.

Clabecq
Rue de Clabecq 101 - B-1460 ITTRE - Belgique
Tel: +32 (0)2 391.91.00 - Fax: +32 (0)2 391.98.90
clabecq@eu.nlmk.com - www.eu.nlmk.com
Abrasion Resistant
steel
Quard 400
1 Steel description and applications 3 Dimensions
Quard 400 is a martensitic abrasion resistant steel with an average Quard 400 at present is supplied in the following range:
hardness of 400 HBW. Due to its versatility in terms of high toughness, • thickness: 4 - 50 mm
good cold formability and excellent weldability, Quard 400 combines • width: 1500 - 3100 mm
an outstanding work shop performance and a long lasting wear
NLMK Clabecq carries on the extension of its dimensional program
resistance.
in order to propose as soon as possible a thickness range from
3 to 60 mm. For more information, please check our website or
Quard 400 is recommended for the following applications:
contact your local representative.
• mining and earthmoving machinery
• crushing and pulverizing equipment
• buckets, knives, crushers, feeders 4 Flatness, tolerances & surface properties
• presses
• skips Quard 400 is delivered with a unique combination of excellent
• excavators flatness, tight thickness tolerances and superior surface finish.
• slurry pipe systems
• screw conveyors Feature Norm
- EN 10029: . Class N (standard) &
2 Technical characteristics FLATNESS . Class S
PLUS

Hardness guarantee - meets and exceeds EN 10029 Class A

THICKNESS tolerance - tighter tolerances upon request PLUS

Hardness Brinell hardness test, HBW according to EN ISO 6506-1, Shape, length, width tolerances meets EN 10029
is performed 1 - 2 mm below the plate surface once
HBW = 370 - 430 per heat and 40 tonnes. exceeds the usual market standards,
SURFACE properties EN 10163-2 Class B3 PLUS

Other mechanical properties (typical values)

5 Delivery conditions
Charpy-V notch Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation
- Transverse -
impact test (MPa) A5
(MPa) (%) Our Quard plates are supplied as standard in the shotblasted
40J and primed condition. In order to maintain a good weldabi-
(longitudinal at -40 °C)
1160 1300 10
lity and laser cutting performance, a low zinc silicate primer is
applied. Plates can also be delivered unpainted.
Chemical composition The steel is grain refined.
Max ladle analysis , % 6 Heat treatment
Thickness C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Mo B
4 - 25,4 mm 0,16 0,60 1,40 0,025 0,010 0,50 0,10 0,25 0,005 Quard 400 receives its properties by quenching and when
25,41 - 40 mm 0,17 0,60 1,60 0,025 0,010 1,15 0,10 0,30 0,005 applicable by subsequent tempering. The properties of the
40,01 - 50 mm 0,17 0,60 1,60 0,025 0,010 1,30 0,50 0,50 0,005 delivery condition can not be retained after exposure at
Carbon equivalent, typical values, % service or preheating temperatures above 250 °C.
Plate thickness CEV(1) CET(2) Quard 400 is not intended for any further heat treatment.
4 - 8 mm 0,36 0,25
8,01 - 20 mm 0,40 0,28
20,01 - 25,4 mm 0,45 0,29
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN

25,41 - 40 mm 0,57 0,33

40,01 - 50 mm 0,64 0,36
(1) CEV = C+Mn/6+ (Ni+Cu)/15+ (Cr+Mo+V)/5
(2) CET = C+(Mn+Mo)/10+Ni/40 +(Cr+Cu)/20

7 Ultrasonic testing
Ultrasonic testing (UT), is applied to secure the plate from dis-
continuities like inclusions, cracks and porosity. In thickness from
8 mm and up, all plates are UT tested and controlled against
class S2, E2, according to EN 10160.
8 General processing recommendations
To obtain optimal work shop productivity when processing
Quard  400, it is essential to use the recommended proce-
dures and tools given below.
Thermal cutting
Plasma and flame cutting can be performed without the need for
preheating in thicknesses up to 40 mm, provided the ambient
temperature is above 0 °C.
Subsequent to cutting, let the cut parts slowly cool down to room
temperature. A slow cooling rate will reduce the risk of cut edge
cracking (never accelerate the cooling of the parts).
Cold forming
Quard 400 is very well suited for cold forming operations.
The minimum recommended R/t ratio when bending of Quard
400 is given in the table below:
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN
Welding
Quard 400 has a very good weldability, granted by the low
carbon equivalent of the steel. It can be welded using any of the
conventional welding methods, both as manual or automatic.
Welding of Quard 400 is recommended to be performed at
ambient temperature not lower than +5°C. Subsequent to welding,
let the welded parts slowly cool down to room temperature (never
accelerate the cooling process of the weld).
If welding using a heat input of 1.7 kJ/mm, preheating is not
required in single plate thickness up to 20 mm. The interpass
temperature used should not exceed 225 °C.
Soft weld consumables, giving low hydrogen weld deposits
(<= 5 ml/100g), are recommended. The consumable strength
should be as soft as the design and wear mode allows.
In general, the welding recommendation of Quard 400 should be
in the accordance to EN-1011.
Machining
Quard 400 offers good machinability with HSS and HSS-Co
alloyed drills. The feed rate and cutting speed have to be
adjusted to the high hardness of the material.
Face milling, counter boring and countersinking are best
performed using tools with replaceable cemented carbide
inserts.

Thickness Transverse Longitudinal Trans. Long.

(mm) to rolling to rolling Width Width
(R/t) (R/t) (W/t) (W/t)
t < 8.0 2.5 3.0 8 10
8 ≤ t < 20 3.0 4.0 10 10
For more information regarding wel-
t ≥ 20.0 4.5 5.0 12 12
ding, cold forming and machining,
R = Recommended punch radius (mm), t = Plate thickness (mm) , W – Die opening width (mm) please consult the respective manuals
(bending angle ≤ 90°)
with technical recommendations on
www.quard.me
Due to the homogeneous properties and narrow thickness
tolerances of Quard 400, variations in springback is kept at a
low level. Grinding of flame cut or a sheared edge in the bending
area is recommended to further prevent cracking during bending.

The elements in the data sheet are given for information only and reflect the information known at the time of publishing. This document is intended to give a general guideline for the purchasing and use
of the steels only. The transmitter of this document doesn’t accept any liability for any error or omission in the content of this document.
Values and components quoted must not be considered as being guaranteed unless specifically confirmed separately in writing.

Clabecq
Rue de Clabecq 101 - B-1460 ITTRE - Belgique
Tel: +32 (0)2 391.91.00 - Fax: +32 (0)2 391.98.90
clabecq@eu.nlmk.com - www.eu.nlmk.com
Abrasion Resistant
steels
Quard 450
1 Steel description and applications 3 Dimensions
Quard 450 is a martensitic abrasion resistant steels, with an Quard 450 at present is supplied in the following range:
average hardness of 450 HBW. The steel offers very high resistance • thickness: 3,2 - 64 mm
to abrasive wear and impact granting a longer service life. The • width: 1500 - 3100 mm
combination of very good cold forming properties and excellent
For more information, please check our website or contact your
weldability makes Quard 450 an optimal choice for most wear
local representative.
applications.

Quard 450 is mainly recommended for the following applications: 4 Flatness, tolerances & surface properties
• on road tipper and dumper bodies Quard 450 is delivered with a unique combination of excellent
• cement drum mixer barrels, flatness, tight thickness tolerances and superior surface finish.
• refuse haulers, scrap containers
• buckets, knives Feature Norm
• feeders, skips, screw conveyors
• mining and earthmoving machinery - EN 10029: . Class N (standard) &
FLATNESS PLUS
. Class S

2 Technical characteristics THICKNESS tolerance - meets and exceeds EN 10029 Class A

PLUS
- tighter tolerances upon request
Hardness guarantee
Shape, length, width tolerances meets EN 10029
Hardness Brinell hardness test, HBW according to EN ISO 6506-1, exceeds the usual market standards,
SURFACE properties PLUS
is performed 1 - 2 mm below the plate surface once EN 10163-2 Class B3
per heat and 40 tonnes.
HBW = 420 - 480

Other mechanical properties (typical values) 5 Delivery conditions

Charpy-V notch Yield Strength Tensile Strength

- Transverse -
Elongation Our Quard plates are supplied as standard in the shotblasted
impact test (MPa) A5
(MPa) (%) and primed condition. In order to maintain a good weldabi-
35 J lity and laser cutting performance, a low zinc silicate primer is
(longitudinal at -40°C) 1250 1400 10
applied. Plates can also be delivered unpainted.

Chemical composition The steel is grain refined.

6 Heat treatment
Max ladle analysis , %
Quard 450 receives its properties by quenching and when
Thickness C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Mo B
3,2- 20 mm 0,20 0,60 1,40 0,025 0,010 0,20 0,10 0,25 0,005 applicable by subsequent tempering. The properties of the
20,1 - 40 mm 0,21 0,60 1,60 0,025 0,010 0,75 0,10 0,30 0,005 delivery condition can not be retained after exposure at
40,01 - 64 mm 0,23 0,60 1,60 0,025 0,010 1,30 0,50 0,50 0,005 service or preheating temperatures above 250 °C.
Carbon equivalent, typical values, % Quard 450 is not intended for any further heat treatment.
Plate thickness CEV(1) CET(2)
3,2 - 7,99 mm 0,41 0,30
8 - 20 mm 0,41 0,32
20,01 - 40 mm 0,56 0,37
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN

40,01 - 64 mm 0,64 0,40

(1) CEV = C+Mn/6+ (Ni+Cu)/15+ (Cr+Mo+V)/5
(2) CET = C+(Mn+Mo)/10+Ni/40 +(Cr+Cu)/20
 Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN
7 Ultrasonic testing Welding
Quard 450 has a very good weldability, granted by the low
Ultrasonic testing (UT), is applied to secure the plate from dis- carbon equivalent of the steel. It can be welded using any of the
continuities like inclusions, cracks and porosity. In thickness from conventional welding methods, both as manual or automatic.
8 mm and up, all plates are UT tested and controlled against
Welding of Quard 450 is recommended to be performed at
class S2, E2, according to EN 10160.
ambient temperature not lower than +5°C. Subsequent to welding,
let the welded parts slowly cool down to room temperature (never
accelerate the cooling process of the weld).
8 General processing recommendations
If welding using a heat input of 1.7 kJ/mm, preheating is not
To obtain optimal work shop productivity when processing
required in single plate thickness up to 20 mm. The interpass
Quard  450, it is essential to use the recommended proce-
temperature used should not exceed 225 °C.
dures and tools given below.
Soft weld consumables, giving low hydrogen weld deposits
Thermal cutting (<= 5 ml/100g), are recommended. The consumable strength
Plasma and flame cutting can be performed without the need for should be as soft as the design and wear mode allows.
preheating in thicknesses up to 40 mm, provided the ambient
In general, the welding recommendation of Quard 450 should be
temperature is above 0 °C.
in the accordance to EN-1011.
Subsequent to cutting, let the cut parts slowly cool down to room
temperature. A slow cooling rate will reduce the risk of cut edge
cracking (never accelerate the cooling of the parts).
Machining
Quard 450 offers good machinability with HSS and HSS-Co
Cold forming alloyed drills. The feed rate and cutting speed have to be
Quard 450 is very well suited for cold forming operations. adjusted to the high hardness of the material.
The minimum recommended R/t ratio when bending of Quard Face milling, counter boring and countersinking are best
450 is given in the table below: performed using tools with replaceable cemented carbide
inserts.
Thickness Transverse Longitudinal Trans. Long.
(mm) to rolling to rolling Width Width
(R/t) (R/t) (W/t) (W/t)
t < 8.0 3.5 4.0 10 10
8 ≤ t < 20 4.0 5.0 10 12
t ≥ 20.0 5.0 6.0 12 14 For more information regarding wel-
R = Recommended punch radius (mm), t = Plate thickness (mm) , W – Die opening width (mm)
ding, cold forming and machining,
(bending angle ≤ 90°) please consult the respective manuals
with technical recommendations on
Due to the homogeneous properties and narrow thickness www.quard.me
tolerances of Quard 450, variations in springback is kept at a
low level. Grinding of flame cut or a sheared edge in the bending
area is recommended to further prevent cracking during bending.

The elements in the data sheet are given for information only and reflect the information known at the time of publishing. This document is intended to give a general guideline for the purchasing and use
of the steels only. The transmitter of this document doesn’t accept any liability for any error or omission in the content of this document.
Values and components quoted must not be considered as being guaranteed unless specifically confirmed separately in writing.

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Abrasion Resistant
steels
Quard 500
1 Steel description and applications 3 Dimensions
Quard 500 is a martensitic abrasion resistant steels, with an Quard 500 at present is supplied in the following range:
average hardness of 500 HBW. Its very high resistance to abrasive • thickness: 4 - 40 mm
wear and impact makes it ideal where long service life is required. • width: 1500 - 3100 mm

With the combination of superior hardness and strength, Quard For more information, please check our website or contact
500 an optimal choice for the recycling and mining industry. your local NLMK Clabecq representative.

Quard 500 is mainly recommended for the following applications:

• screeners 4 Flatness, tolerances & surface properties
• crushing and pulverizing equipment Quard 500 is delivered with a unique combination of excellent
• conveyors belts flatness, tight thickness tolerances and superior surface finish.
• grapples
• scrap presses Feature Norm
- EN 10029: . Class N (standard) & PLUS
FLATNESS . Class S
2 Technical characteristics
- meets and exceeds EN 10029 Class A
THICKNESS tolerance PLUS
- tighter tolerances upon request
Hardness guarantee
Shape, length, width tolerances meets EN 10029
Brinell hardness test, HBW according to EN ISO 6506-1,
Hardness is performed 1 - 2 mm below the plate surface once exceeds the usual market standards, PLUS
per heat and 40 tonnes. SURFACE properties EN 10163-2 Class B3
HBW = 470 - 530

Other mechanical properties (typical values) 5 Delivery conditions

Our Quard plates are supplied as standard in the shotblasted
Charpy-V notch Yield Strength Tensile Strength
- Transverse -
Elongation
impact test (MPa) A5 and primed condition. In order to maintain a good weldabi-
(MPa) (%)
lity and laser cutting performance, a low zinc silicate primer is
30 J applied. Plates can also be delivered unpainted.
1500 1700 8
(longitudinal at -40°C)
6 Heat treatment
Chemical composition The steel is grain refined. Quard 500 receives its properties by quenching and when
applicable by subsequent tempering. The properties of the
Max ladle analysis , %
delivery condition can not be retained after exposure at
C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Mo B service or preheating temperatures above 250 °C.
0,30 0,80 1,60 0,025 0,01 1,00 1,00 0,50 0,005
Quard 500 is not intended for any further heat treatment.

Carbon equivalent, typical values, %

Plate thickness CEV(1) CET(2)
4 - 20 mm 0,57 0,40
20,01 - 40 mm 0,61 0,43
(1) CEV = C+Mn/6+ (Ni+Cu)/15+ (Cr+Mo+V)/5
Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN

(2) CET = C+(Mn+Mo)/10+Ni/40 +(Cr+Cu)/20

 Plate/Clab_10.2015_EN
7 Ultrasonic testing Welding
Quard 500 has a very good weldability, granted by the optimal
Ultrasonic testing (UT), is applied to secure the plate from dis- carbon equivalent of the steel. It can be welded using any of the
continuities like inclusions, cracks and porosity. In thickness from conventional welding methods, both as manual or automatic.
8 mm and up, all plates are UT tested and controlled against
Welding of Quard 500 is recommended to be performed at
class S2, E2, according to EN 10160.
ambient temperature not lower than +5°C. Subsequent to welding,
let the welded parts slowly cool down to room temperature (never
accelerate the cooling process of the weld).
8 General processing recommendations
If welding using a heat input of 1.7 kJ/mm, preheating is not
To obtain optimal work shop productivity when processing
required in single plate thickness up to 12 mm. The interpass
Quard  500, it is essential to use the recommended proce-
temperature used should not exceed 225 °C.
dures and tools given below.
Soft weld consumables, giving low hydrogen weld deposits
Thermal cutting (<= 5 ml/100g), are recommended. The consumable strength
Plasma and flame cutting can be performed without the need for should be as soft as the design and wear mode allows.
preheating in thicknesses up to 20 mm, provided the ambient
In general, the welding recommendation of Quard 500 should be
temperature is above 0 °C.
in the accordance to EN-1011.
Subsequent to cutting, let the cut parts slowly cool down to room
temperature. A slow cooling rate will reduce the risk of cut edge
cracking (never accelerate the cooling of the parts).
Machining
Quard 500 offers good machinability with HSS and HSS-Co
Cold forming alloyed drills. The feed rate and cutting speed have to be
Quard 500 is very well suited for cold forming operations. adjusted to the high hardness of the material.
The minimum recommended R/t ratio when bending of Quard Face milling, counter boring and countersinking are best
500 is given in the table below: performed using tools with replaceable cemented carbide
inserts.
Thickness Transverse Longitudinal Trans. Long.
(mm) to rolling to rolling Width Width
(R/t) (R/t) (W/t) (W/t)
t < 8.0 3.5 4.5 10 12
8 ≤ t ≤ 20 4.5 5 12 14
t > 20 7 8 16 18 For more information regarding wel-
R = Recommended punch radius (mm), t = Plate thickness (mm) , W – Die opening width (mm)
ding, cold forming and machining,
(bending angle ≤ 90°) please consult the respective manuals
with technical recommendations on
Due to the homogeneous properties and narrow thickness www.quard.me
tolerances of Quard 500, variations in springback is kept at a
low level. Grinding of flame cut or a sheared edge in the bending
area is recommended to further prevent cracking during bending.

The elements in the data sheet are given for information only and reflect the information known at the time of publishing. This document is intended to give a general guideline for the purchasing and use
of the steels only. The transmitter of this document doesn’t accept any liability for any error or omission in the content of this document.
Values and components quoted must not be considered as being guaranteed unless specifically confirmed separately in writing.

Clabecq
Rue de Clabecq 101 - B-1460 ITTRE - Belgique
Tel: +32 (0)2 391.91.00 - Fax: +32 (0)2 391.98.90
clabecq@eu.nlmk.com - www.eu.nlmk.com