ABREX^™ -Abrasion resistant steel plate-

The ABREX Series features 4 standard options of abrasion resistant steel plate in addition to 3 extra tough options – a product range capable of meeting a variety of needs. All of our products are maintained at very low impurity levels, making them well suited to welding and formability.

Nippon Steel's abrasion resistant ABREX steel plate is designed by placing priority on resistance to abrasion caused by earth and sand. It offers excellent scratching abrasion resistance 2 to 5 times that specified for mild steel.

In a grinding wear environment where mild steel perforates within one year

■ No repairs or replacements needed for approximately 10 years. Completely maintenance-free, making a significant contribution to increased profitability!

Our company has established a warehouse within the premises of the Kimitsu Steel Works and has been engaged in the storage and transportation of steelmaking raw materials such as ferroalloys for many years. We transport hard and heavy ferroalloys daily, but we have had concerns about the frequent need for repairs and replacements of the truck bed's bottom plate, which was made of conventional steel materials and prone to wear. To address this issue, we learned about Nippon Steel's "ABREX^™," which excels in wear resistance, and requested its adoption by the body manufacturer.
By adopting "ABREX^™," we were able to reduce the thickness of the steel material used for the bottom plate, achieving weight reduction and improving loading efficiency. Additionally, the bottom plate became less prone to wear, eliminating the need for repairs and replacements, leading to the transportation of over 500,000 tons in approximately 10 years. The improvement in loading efficiency due to weight reduction and the increase in operational rate due to maintenance-free operation have greatly contributed to the enhancement of our company's profitability.