JFE Everhard Plates — Premium Abrasion-Resistant Steel for Heavy-Duty Industry

In industries where equipment components are subjected to constant wear, impact, and surface abrasion, ordinary steel wears out quickly and increases maintenance costs. JFE Everhard Plates are engineered to solve this problem by offering high abrasion resistance, excellent toughness, and good workability — helping extend equipment life and improve operational efficiency.

Everhard is a flagship abrasion-resistant steel plate product line from JFE Steel Corporation, one of Japan’s leading steel manufacturers and a pioneer in wear-resistant steels since 1955.

What Are JFE Everhard Plates?

JFE Everhard™ plates are specialized abrasion-resistant steel plates designed for high wear environments in construction machinery, mining equipment, earthmoving components, transport machinery, and more. These plates undergo controlled metallurgical processing to achieve a hard surface and durable core — enabling superior resistance to surface wear and prolonged service life.

Everhard steels are available across a wide range of grades and hardness values to suit different types of abrasive conditions, from moderate wear to extreme abrasion.

Everhard Grades and Hardness Levels

JFE Everhard plates are produced in multiple grades, each optimized for specific abrasion conditions and mechanical demands:

Note: “LE” grades are engineered for enhanced toughness at low temperatures (down to −40 °C), minimizing brittle failure under impact in cold environments.

Key Features and Benefits

✅ Superior Abrasion Resistance

Everhard plates provide 3–6 times better abrasion resistance than ordinary steel, extending component life significantly in wear-intensive applications.

✅ Wide Range of Grades

From medium hard (C340) to ultra-hard (C600), Everhard offers flexibility so engineers can match plate performance to application needs.

✅ Excellent Workability and Weldability

Despite their high hardness, Everhard steels are formulated for good weldability and workability, facilitating efficient fabrication and assembly.

✅ Improved Low-Temperature Toughness

LE series grades maintain toughness at very low temperatures, reducing risk of brittle fracture in cold climates.

✅ Environmental and Cost Benefits

By improving wear life, Everhard plates help reduce material consumption, lower maintenance downtime, and cut lifecycle costs.

Typical Sizes and Supply Parameters

JFE Everhard plates are produced in a wide range of dimensions to suit industrial fabrication and heavy equipment needs:

• Thickness: ~3 mm up to ~160 mm (depending on grade and hardness)

• Width: Typically 500 mm – 3000 mm

• Length: ~1000 mm – 12,000 mm

• Heat Treatment: Normalized (N), Quenched & Tempered (Q+T)

• Surface Options: Can include various coatings depending on customer requirements

This wide dimensional availability makes Everhard plates adaptable for both large structural components and smaller, precision wear parts.

Industrial Applications of JFE Everhard Plates

Everhard plates are widely deployed in sectors where abrasion and impact are constant challenges, including:

Construction and Earthmoving Machinery

• Bulldozer blades

• Excavator bucket liners

• Earthmoving frames
  These components experience abrasive contact with soil, rock, and debris. Everhard’s wear resistance extends service life and reduces replacement frequency.

• Mining and Quarry Equipment

• Crusher liners

• Conveyor chutes

• Hopper liners
  Wear from ore, gravel, and coarse materials is severe in mining operations — Everhard’s hardness and toughness help withstand these conditions.

Material Handling and Aggregate

• Conveyor system parts

• Transfer chutes

• Transfer plates
  Components that handle abrasive bulk materials benefit from Everhard’s high hardness.

Industrial Machinery

• Aggregate screens

• Fan housing liners

• Wear plates in processing equipment
  In machine structures where sliding and abrasive contact occur, Everhard plates help maintain dimensional stability and performance.

• How to Choose the Right Everhard Grade

Selecting the correct Everhard grade depends on:

• Severity of Abrasion — Higher HBW for harsher conditions

• Impact Loads — LE series for low temperatures and impact toughness

• Fabrication Requirements — Lower grades (C340, C400) balance formability and hardness

By matching the grade to operating conditions, engineers can optimize performance and lifecycle cost.

Conclusion

JFE Everhard Plates are a flexible and high-performance solution in the world of abrasion-resistant steels. With a broad lineup of grades — from moderate hardness to ultra-high hardness and low-temperature tough types — Everhard plates help manufacturers and engineers tackle the toughest wear challenges in construction, mining, material handling, and industrial machinery.