Since 1945, Ford Steel Company has provided the highest quality, most cost effective products for abrasion and impact resistance. Our experienced sales representatives and inside sales staff are available to provide a proven solution to your specific wear problems.

400, 450, and 500

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Wearalloy 400, 450, and 500 are heat treated quenched and tempered alloy steels that are used in applications where shock and abrasion are the primary cause of failure. Wearalloy 400 (388 - 430 BHN) and Wearalloy 450 (440-470 BHN) provide excellent resistance to impact and sliding abrasion. Wearalloy 500 (475 - 544 BHN) handles severe abrasion and moderate impact.

	WEAR RESISTANCE	IMPACT RESISTANCE	FORMING	MACHINING
Wearalloy 400	excellent	excellent	excellent	excellent
Wearalloy 450	excellent	excellent	good	good
Wearalloy 500	excellent	fair	fair	poor
Wearalloy NiCr	excellent	excellent	good	good
Wearalloy Superclad	excellent	fair	fair	not recommended
Wearalloy SuperChrome	excellent	good	good	not recommended
Mangalloy	good	excellent	fair	not recommended