Anti-wear steels for impact and abrasion applications

At EGUMENDI, we work with anti-wear steel solutions for industrial and railway applications subjected to impact, friction, abrasion and severe wear. We specialize in X120Mn12 / 1.3401 (Hadfield) austenitic manganese steel, a material particularly suitable for components that must maintain wear resistance without losing toughness.

We manufacture parts in accordance with customer drawings, transform materials and supply base formats for customers who need a reliable solution under demanding service conditions.

What anti-wear steels are and when they are used

Anti-wear steels are materials designed to work in environments where the component is subjected to continuous wear, repeated impact or abrasion. They are used when a conventional part degrades too quickly or when, in addition to hardness, load absorption capacity and resistance to breakage are required.

Depending on the application, the correct solution does not only depend on the nominal hardness of the steel, but also on how it responds in service. In applications involving impact, pressure and dynamic friction, X120Mn12 / 1.3401 manganese steel offers particularly effective performance due to its work hardening capacity.

Our specialization: X120Mn12 / 1.3401 anti-wear steel

At EGUMENDI, we have been working for decades with X120Mn12 / 1.3401 manganese steel, also known as Hadfield steel. It is an austenitic anti-wear steel that combines:

• High impact resistance
• Good toughness
• Progressive surface hardening during work
• Manufacturing capacity in different formats and geometries

This behaviour makes it a highly suitable solution for parts subjected to impact + abrasion, especially in sectors where wear is a normal part of the process.

Common applications for our anti-wear steels

We manufacture and supply anti-wear steel solutions for applications such as:

• Railway components subjected to friction and wear
• Protection plates and parts in shot blasting machines
• Elements for crushing, recycling and material handling
• Bushes and parts subjected to localized loads
• Linings and wear elements for industrial facilities
• Special parts manufactured in accordance with customer drawings for severe conditions

When the application requires a combination of wear resistance, toughness and real in-service durability, we study the geometry and propose the most appropriate solution depending on the final use.

Formats and solutions we manufacture

We work with anti-wear materials both as raw materials and as transformed parts, depending on the customer's needs.

Related parts and formats

• X120Mn12 / 1.3401 sheets and bars
• UIC 893-0 standard wear plates
• Folded wear plates
• Curved wear plates
• Bevelled wear plates
• Open bushes
• Closed bushes

This allows each need to be directed towards the most appropriate format or component, without mixing intentions between pages.

Manufacturing in accordance with customer drawings and quality control

At EGUMENDI, we manufacture anti-wear parts in accordance with customer drawings or sketches, adapting dimensions, thicknesses, geometries and customer requirements. We work with dimensional control and a focus on the real application of the part.

Our experience in transforming manganese steel allows us to handle both repetitive references and specific developments, with manufacturing tailored to the project's technical needs.

Why choose EGUMENDI for anti-wear steel solutions

Our advantage lies not only in the supply of materials, but in the accumulated knowledge regarding their behaviour and transformation. We have been working with manganese steels for over 50 years, manufacturing parts for applications where wear and impact are critical factors.

We offer:

• Real experience in X120Mn12 / 1.3401 anti-wear steel
• Manufacturing in accordance with customer drawings
• Stock of raw materials in various formats
• Agile response to technical and commercial inquiries
• Supply to industrial and railway customers across Europe