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Industeel FORA 360 BC 360 HB Wear Resistant Steel Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: # **Product Datasheet: Industeel FORA 360 BC Wear Resistant Steel** ## **1. Product Overview** **FORA 360 BC** is a **high-strength, abrasion-resistant structural steel** manufactured by Industeel (ArcelorMittal) designed for applications requiring **optimal balance between wear resistance, structural integrity, and fabrication ease**. The "FORA" designation represents Industeel's family of **wear-resistant steels**, with "360" indicating the **minimum Brinell hardness (360 HBW)** and "BC" specifying its chemical composition and processing route as a **Boron-treated, Quenched & Tempered Carbon steel**. This grade delivers reliable performance in moderately abrasive environments while maintaining excellent toughness, weldability, and formability, making it a versatile and cost-effective solution for a wide range of industrial wear applications. ## **2. International Standards & Designations** | System/Authority | Designation | Specification Title / Relationship | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | **Industeel FORA 360 BC** | Proprietary brand name | | **European (EN)** | **EN 10025-6:2019** | High yield strength structural steel plates in quenched & tempered condition (Property reference) | | **Hardness Class** | **360 HBW Minimum** | Nominal hardness specification | | **Common Names** | FORA 360, 360HB Wear Plate, Abrasion Resistant Steel Plate 360 | **Note:** While FORA 360 BC aligns with general industry standards for 360 HB wear plates, its specific boron-treated chemistry and processing are proprietary to Industeel, offering enhanced consistency and performance. ## **3. Chemical Composition (% by Weight)** The chemistry utilizes a cost-effective carbon-manganese-boron system optimized for consistent hardenability and good toughness. | Element | Typical FORA 360 BC Range | Metallurgical Function | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Carbon (C)** | **0.15 - 0.22** | Provides matrix strength and hardenability; balanced for weldability and toughness. | | **Manganese (Mn)** | **1.20 - 1.60** | Primary solid solution strengthener and austenite stabilizer; enhances hardenability. | | **Phosphorus (P)** | **≤ 0.020** | Controlled impurity level. | | **Sulfur (S)** | **≤ 0.008** | Low sulfur for improved through-thickness properties and weldability. | | **Silicon (Si)** | **≤ 0.50** | Deoxidizer and solid solution strengthener. | | **Boron (B)** | **0.001 - 0.005** | **Key element:** Dramatically increases hardenability at very low concentrations, allowing economical alloy design and uniform through-thickness hardness. | | **Chromium (Cr)** | **≤ 0.25** (Residual) | Minor addition for hardenability. | | **Nickel (Ni)** | **≤ 0.25** (Residual) | Minor addition for toughness. | | **Molybdenum (Mo)** | **≤ 0.08** (Residual) | Minor addition for hardenability. | | **Iron (Fe)** | Balance | Matrix. | **Manufacturing Process:** Produced via **Electric Arc Furnace melting → Secondary refining → Continuous casting → Controlled rolling → Direct Quenching & Tempering (DQQ&T)**. The boron addition ensures consistent through-thickness hardening even in moderate sections, resulting in a uniform **tempered martensitic/bainitic microstructure**. ## **4. Mechanical & Physical Properties** Properties are for the as-delivered, quenched and tempered condition. | Property | Typical Values (Minimum / Range) | Test Standard | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Hardness** | **360 - 420 HBW** (Min. 360 HBW) | EN ISO 6506-1 | Uniform through thickness due to boron hardenability. | | **Yield Strength (Rp0.2)** | **≥ 1000 MPa (≥ 145 ksi)** | EN ISO 6892-1 | High yield strength provides good resistance to deformation. | | **Tensile Strength (Rm)** | **1200 - 1400 MPa (174 - 203 ksi)** | EN ISO 6892-1 | | | **Elongation (A₅)** | **≥ 12%** | EN ISO 6892-1 | Good ductility for structural applications. | | **Impact Toughness (Charpy V-notch)** | **≥ 40 J at +20°C**
**≥ 27 J at -20°C** | EN ISO 148-1 | Excellent toughness for wear steel, suitable for dynamic loading. | | **Bend Test** | Bend to 180° over mandrel **t ≤ 2.0 * t** (plate thickness) | EN ISO 7438 | Demonstrates good formability. | | **Modulus of Elasticity (E)** | **~210 GPa** | -- | | | **Density** | **7.85 g/cm³** | -- | | | **Abrasion Resistance** | **Good** (2-3x better than mild steel S235) | Relative comparison | Suitable for moderate abrasive conditions. | | **Available Thickness** | Typically **4mm to 80mm** | -- | | ## **5. Key Characteristics & Advantages** * **Excellent Toughness-Wear Balance:** Offers superior impact resistance compared to higher hardness abrasion steels, reducing risk of cracking and spalling under shock loads. * **Good Weldability:** Lower carbon equivalent (CEV ~0.45-0.50) than many wear steels allows welding with standard procedures and minimal preheat in moderate thicknesses. * **Superior Formability:** Can be cold formed to reasonable radii, facilitating fabrication of complex wear components like chutes, hoppers, and buckets. * **Consistent Through-Thickness Properties:** Boron addition ensures uniform hardness and mechanical properties, eliminating soft cores in medium-thickness plates. * **Cost-Effective Performance:** Provides a favorable balance of performance and cost for many industrial wear applications where extreme hardness is not required. * **Good Machinability:** Can be machined with carbide tools, allowing for drilling, threading, and milling when necessary. ## **6. Primary Applications** FORA 360 BC is suitable for a broad range of applications involving sliding abrasion and moderate impact. * **Material Handling:** **Hopper liners, chute liners, silo liners, conveyor skirts, and truck bed liners** for handling coal, grain, aggregates, and industrial materials. * **Mining & Quarrying:** **Transfer point liners, screen decks, crusher feed boxes, and wear plates** on lower-impact equipment. * **Agriculture:** **Grain augers, combine harvester components, fertilizer spreader parts, and tillage tool wear plates**. * **Construction Equipment:** **Loader bucket liners (for less abrasive materials), bulldozer blade end bits, and excavator bucket wear strips**. * **Forestry & Biomass:** **Chipper housings, conveyor systems, and wear parts** in wood processing. * **Cement & Asphalt:** **Mixer paddles, conveyor components, and storage bin liners**. * **Steel Industry:** **Skid pipes, guides, and wear plates** in non-extreme wear zones. ## **7. Fabrication & Welding Guidelines** * **Cutting:** **Plasma cutting** is preferred. Oxy-fuel cutting is possible but requires **preheating to 100-150°C** for thicknesses >20mm to avoid edge cracking. Abrasive waterjet is excellent. * **Cold Forming:** Good formability. Minimum bend radius is typically **2x plate thickness** for 90° bends. Preheating to 100-150°C is recommended for thicknesses >15mm and tight bends. * **Machining:** Use **carbide tooling** with positive rake angles. Moderate speeds and feeds with adequate coolant. * **Welding:** * **Preheat:** Recommended for thicknesses >15mm. Typical preheat: **100-150°C**. * **Filler Metal:** Use **tough, ductile electrodes** with yield strength ~500-700 MPa. Common choices: basic low-hydrogen electrodes (e.g., AWS E7018, E8018 series) or metal-cored wires. * **Heat Input:** Control to **1.5 - 3.0 kJ/mm**. * **Post-Weld Treatment:** Stress relieving is generally not required for most applications but can be beneficial for highly restrained joints. * **Bolt Fastening:** Requires pre-drilled holes. Use hardened washers and proper torque procedures. ## **8. Comparative Performance** | Parameter | **FORA 360 BC** | Mild Steel (S235) | Hardox 400 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Hardness** | 360-420 HBW | ~120 HBW | 370-430 HBW | | **Abrasion Resistance** | **Very Good** | Poor | **Very Good** | | **Impact Toughness** | **Excellent** | Excellent | Good | | **Weldability** | **Very Good** | Excellent | Good | | **Formability** | **Good** | Excellent | Fair | | **Typical Use Case** | **Structural wear parts with fabrication needs** | Non-wear structural | **Focused wear applications** | ## **9. Quality Assurance** Material supplied with manufacturer's certificate including: * Chemical analysis * Mechanical properties (hardness, tensile) * Impact test results * Dimensional report --- **Disclaimer:** This datasheet provides general information on **Industeel FORA 360 BC** steel. Specific properties and recommendations may vary based on plate thickness, production batch, and final processing. Always consult the **manufacturer's latest technical documentation** for precise specifications and fabrication guidelines. This material is designed for industrial wear applications and proper selection should be based on specific service conditions including type of abrasive, impact energy, and environmental factors. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Industeel FORA 360 BC 360 HB Wear Resistant Steel Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <6431 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Industeel FORA 360 BC 360 HB Wear Resistant Steel Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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