Armor Steel

What is armor steel?

Armor steel is a special grade of steel designed to withstand extreme conditions such as heavy wear, erosion, corrosion, and impacts. Its properties make it an ideal material for use in applications that require high durability and protection, such as vehicles, buildings, and industrial equipment. 

Properties of armor steel

The key properties of armor steel are its high hardness and toughness, which are achieved through special alloy compositions and heat treatments. For example, the Armox® 500T steel produced by SSAB achieves a nominal hardness of 500 HBW, offering excellent protection and durability.

Use of armor steel in the engineering industry

In the engineering industry, armor steel is widely used in applications where components are exposed to heavy abrasion and impact. Durmax® armor steel developed by Somotec is specifically designed for the needs of process industries, offering longer service life and significant maintenance cost savings.

Manufacturing methods of armor steel

Armor steel can be produced by various methods, such as rolling into homogeneous steel (RHA) or surface-hardening a base material with special alloys. For example, Kalmetall W 100 is a welded armor plate that uses weldable steels as the base material and a special alloy with high carbon and chromium content on the surface, resulting in a hardness of about 700 HV.

Summary

Armor steel is an essential material in the engineering industry, providing excellent resistance to wear, corrosion, and impact. Its versatile properties and applications make it an indispensable component in many industrial processes where high reliability and longevity are required.