HARDOX® 450 wear plates are the best for severe buckets because they offer a combination of high hardness, toughness, and weldability.

• Hardness: HARDOX® 450 has a Brinell hardness of 450 HBW, which is significantly higher than most other wear-resistant steels. This makes it highly resistant to abrasion and deformation.
• Toughness: HARDOX® 450 is also very tough, which means that it can withstand high impact loads without cracking or breaking. This is important for severe buckets, which are often subjected to shock loads from rocks, boulders, and other hard materials.
• Weldability: HARDOX® 450 is also highly weldable, which makes it easy to fabricate into buckets and other complex shapes. This is important for ensuring that buckets are strong and durable, and that they can be repaired easily if they are damaged.

In addition to these properties, HARDOX® 450 wear plates are also:

• Consistent: HARDOX® 450 wear plates are manufactured to very tight tolerances, which ensures that they have consistent properties throughout the plate. This is important for ensuring that buckets and other components made from HARDOX® 450 wear plates will perform reliably.
• Durable: HARDOX® 450 wear plates are designed to last, and they can provide significantly longer service life than buckets made from other materials. This can lead to significant cost savings over the life of the bucket.

Overall, HARDOX® 450 wear plates are the best choice for severe buckets because they offer a combination of high hardness, toughness, weldability, consistency, and durability.

Here are some additional benefits of using HARDOX® 450 wear plates for severe buckets:

• Increased bucket life: HARDOX® 450 wear plates can last up to three times longer than buckets made from other materials, such as AR400. This can lead to significant cost savings over the life of the bucket.
• Reduced downtime: With a longer bucket life, you can reduce downtime for maintenance and repairs. This means that you can keep your equipment operating and productive for longer periods of time.
• Improved safety: HARDOX® 450 wear plates are designed to withstand high impact loads without cracking or breaking. This can help to improve the safety of your operators and reduce the risk of accidents.

If you are looking for the best possible wear protection for your severe buckets, HARDOX® 450 wear plates are the clear choice.