Hardox Wearparts
Certified wear steel processing for demanding industrial environments
Héðinn is Iceland's only certified member of the Hardox Wearparts network. We fabricate, cut, and install wear-resistant steel components that outlast conventional plate by a significant margin.
The only Icelandic company in the Hardox Wearparts network
Hardox certification is granted by SSAB, the world's largest producer of wear-resistant steel, to companies that meet strict requirements in expertise, equipment, inventory, and workmanship. Héðinn holds that certification and is the sole Icelandic member of the global Hardox Wearparts network.
Hardox wear-resistant steel delivers more than three times the wear life of conventional structural steel while retaining full structural strength. That combination makes it the right choice wherever abrasion, impact, and repeated material contact shorten the service life of standard plate components.
Héðinn stocks Hardox 450 and 500 in thicknesses from 1 mm to 50 mm. Both grades are available for immediate use in fabrication projects, reducing lead time for customers who need fast turnaround on replacement parts or wear assemblies.
Performance Facts
What Hardox delivers in the field
Hardox outlasts standard structural plate by more than three times in abrasive service.
SSAB runs one of the world's tightest certified steel service networks. Héðinn is Iceland's only member.
Hardox 450 and 500 held on the floor, ready for cutting and fabrication without import delays.
From 400 to 600 Brinell, each grade matched to the specific wear and impact profile of the application.
Applications
Where Hardox makes the difference
Héðinn works with customers across heavy industry, mining, quarrying, energy, and material handling to replace worn components with correctly specified Hardox fabrications.
Replacement liners and wear plates for chutes, bins, hoppers, and conveyor systems exposed to continuous abrasive material flow.
- Chute and hopper liners
- Bin and silo wear surfaces
- Conveyor trough lining
Bucket liners, side cutters, ripper teeth, and rock crusher wear parts for construction and quarrying equipment running in abrasive material.
- Excavator bucket liners
- Bulldozer and ripper teeth
- Rock crusher wear parts
Wear surfaces for pumps, pipes, and handling equipment used in sand extraction and gravel processing, where abrasion rate is high and replacement cycles are frequent.
- Pump wear rings and housings
- Sand pump wear surfaces
- Gravel processing components
Héðinn can review a worn component, identify the failure mode, and fabricate a Hardox replacement that extends the next service interval. Bring the part, a drawing, or a site description.
- Wear failure review
- Like-for-like replacement
- Upgraded geometry or grade
Hardox grade comparison
Each Hardox grade is optimised for a different balance of hardness, impact toughness, and formability. The table below helps maintenance engineers and procurement managers match the right material to the application.
| Grade | Hardness (HBW) | Key characteristic | Typical applications | Stock at Héðinn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardox 400 | 370–430 | High formability and weldability | Tipper bodies, chute liners, general wear surfaces | On request |
| Hardox 450 | 425–475 | Balanced hardness and toughness | Excavator buckets, crusher wear parts, conveyors | In stock, 1–50 mm |
| Hardox 500 | 470–530 | High hardness for severe abrasion | Rock crushers, sand and gravel handling, mining | In stock, 1–50 mm |
| Hardox 600 | 570–640 | Extreme hardness for the most abrasive conditions | Wear inserts, bucket teeth, severely abrasive bulk handling | On request |
From worn component to finished Hardox part
A straightforward route from problem description to fabricated replacement, handled by the same team that holds the stock and runs the cutting machines.
Describe the wear point
Send a drawing, photograph, failed part, or site description. The team reviews the wear mode and identifies the most appropriate Hardox grade and geometry.
Select grade and thickness
Héðinn recommends the right Hardox grade based on abrasion level, impact exposure, and dimensional constraints. Hardox 450 and 500 are cut directly from stock.
Cut and form the plate
The workshop uses laser, waterjet, and plasma cutting for Hardox plate. Forming and welding follow to bring the part to its finished shape and fit.
Deliver or install on site
Finished parts are handed over ready to fit, or Héðinn can install on site. The service team can also advise on fastening, anchoring, and liner retention.
Common questions about Hardox work
Straightforward answers for maintenance managers and engineers evaluating wear steel options.
SSAB grants the Hardox Wearparts certification only to workshops that meet defined requirements for equipment, inventory, technical expertise, and processing quality. For customers, it means the fabricator has verified capability to work with Hardox correctly, including cutting, forming, and welding without compromising the material's hardness or toughness.
Héðinn stocks Hardox 450 and Hardox 500 in thicknesses from 1 mm to 50 mm. These two grades cover the majority of wear plate applications in heavy industry and material handling. Hardox 400 and 600 can be sourced on request for projects where those specific properties are required.
Yes. The team regularly works from failed parts, field measurements, and site photographs rather than formal drawings. Bring or ship the worn part and the team will measure, identify the right grade and geometry, and fabricate a replacement. A drawing or CAD file helps, but it is not required to start the conversation.
Hardox wear-resistant steel achieves more than three times the wear life of conventional structural steel such as S355. It also retains the full structural strength of the base material, which means it can be used as a structural component rather than just a surface liner. The result is lighter, longer-lasting parts that reduce both replacement frequency and downtime.
Yes. Finished parts can be delivered ready to fit, or the service team can handle installation on site. The team can also advise on fastener selection, liner retention systems, and wear surface orientation to maximise service life once the part is fitted.
Still have questions about Hardox capability?
Get in touch with the industrial service team. They can advise on grade selection, thickness, and fabrication options for your specific application.
Send us the problem and we will find the right Hardox solution
Iceland's only certified Hardox Wearparts workshop, with stock on the floor and cutting machines ready. One contact, one team, from grade selection to finished part.
Gjáhella 4, 221 Hafnarfjörður | +354 569 2100 | hedinn@hedinn.is