AR500 vs. AR400 Steel: Comparing Hardness, Impact Resistance, and Ideal Use Cases

AR500 vs AR400

Comparing Wear Resistance and Toughness of AR400 vs AR500 Steel AR500’s Top-Notch Strength for Really Rough Conditions AR500 abrasion-resistant steel is engineered for extreme wear environments. It’s very hard, about 500 Brinell hardness. That makes it one of the hardest steel products for scratch and scuff resistance. It will withstand materials such as sand, rocks, or heavy equipment pieces […]