Hardox® Wearparts Fabrication Services

G.E. Mathis Company is a fourth-generation family business committed to the highest standards of excellence through integrity, craftsmanship, and quality. As an industry-leading supplier of intricate, long, and close-tolerance metal fabrications, we source the best Hardox® materials for customers across mining, construction, military, and contract manufacturing.

Our attention to detail and unsurpassed consistency guarantee dependable, cost-effective products specifically tailored to your unique application.

Questions? Talk to a Hardox® Fabrication Expert

Your Certified Hardox® Wearparts Fabrication Partner

When searching for Hardox® steel, customers choose G.E. Mathis Company for unsurpassed quality and reliability. Our full staff of certified craftsmen has extensive fabrication experience with Hardox® material grades that include:
Your Certified Hardox® Wearparts Fabrication Partner
Plate & Sheet
Plate & Sheet

Hardox® 450

Excellent toughness and weldability. The most widely used Hardox® grade for general wear applications.
Plate & Sheet
Plate & Sheet

Hardox® 500

Higher hardness for more demanding applications where superior wear resistance is required.
Next Gen
Next Generation

Hardox® 500 Tuf

The next generation material combining extreme toughness and hardness in one grade.
High-Strength
High-Strength Steel

Strenx® 700–900

Strenx® 100 / 100XF / 700 / 900 grades for structural applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratio.

Built to Outlast Hardox® Wearparts

Brutal conditions. Constant impact, friction, and pressure. Hardox® Wearparts are engineered for exactly that; to take the hits, keep going, and deliver wear life you can count on. With longer service intervals and fewer change-outs, you get more uptime, steadier production and a lower cost.

The result is a tougher, more reliable operation where wear becomes less of a disruption and more of a controlled factor by improving efficiency, reducing waste, and strengthening profitability. Wear parts that are built to outlast.

Fabrication Services and Specs

Hardox® fabrication requires specialized expertise to maintain the material’s integrity, as its high hardness demands precise thermal and mechanical handling. Our facility is equipped to process these high-strength steels through a suite of advanced services tailored to heavy-duty industrial requirements. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment ensures that Hardox® maintains its structural properties during complex shaping and joining.

We offer a versatile range of material thicknesses (.125” to 2.00”) to accommodate everything from lightweight trailer liners to massive mining impact plates. This broad spectrum allows us to support diverse structural and wear-resistant designs across multiple industries. We also conduct capability studies and related services to ensure processes consistently produce results in line with an application’s specifications.

Fabrication Services and Specs

Hardox wear parts Fabrication Capabilities

Parts Hardox wear parts
Material Abrasion Resistant (AR)
High Strength
Grade 300 to 500 (Hardox®)
100 to 110 (Strenx®)
Form Plate
Thickness .125″ to 2.00″
Process Thermal Cutting
Laser Cutting
Forming
Welding
Tolerances Tightest in Industry
Inspection First Article
In-Process
Final
Additional Services Metal Finishing
Mechanical Beveling
Painting
Galvanizing
Machining		 Weld Assembly
Mechanical Assembly
Kitting
Packaging
Production Volume Prototype to Production
Typical Lead Time 1 to 2 weeks

File Formats

Industry Focus Agricultural
Mining
Aerospace
Military		 Construction
Contract Manufacturing
High-Quality Components
Intended Application Lifting Equipment
Truck Cranes
Wear Parts		 Boom Components
Frame Rails
Industry Standards ISO 9001:2015 Certified
AWS-D1.1 Certified
File Formats AutoCAD Inventor
PDF
DWG

The Benefits of Hardox® for Your Industrial Application

There are numerous advantages that come with using Hardox® wear plate components manufactured by a certified fabrication partner.

Ease of Use

The material's properties lend to higher quality, more consistent results. By maintaining tolerances far stricter than standard commercial grades, every fabricated wear part fits perfectly into your existing equipment.
Ease of Use

Extended Service Life & Durability

The high-strength material withstands extreme wear, impact, and abrasion without bending, cracking, warping, or denting — offering a lifespan that exceeds mild steel components by four times.
Extended Service Life & Durability

Predictable Performance

Specialized welding techniques for High-Strength Steel (HSS) prevent hydrogen cracking and preserve the heat-affected zone's toughness, enabling uniform fabrication results with reliable in-service performance.
Predictable Performance

Reduced Costs & Downtime

Hardox® wear plate bears the majority of the load, protecting other equipment from damage during operation, extending overall service life and maximizing productivity while reducing maintenance and operational costs.
Reduced Costs & Downtime

Hardox® Wear Plate FAQs

Have more questions? Our Hardox® fabrication experts are ready to help you find the right solution.

Yes. Using standard high-speed tools and techniques, Hardox® wear plate can be machined and welded. Specific recommendations for feeds and speeds exist to maintain hardness and achieve optimal results. G.E. Mathis Company employs AWS-D1.1 certified welders with specialized experience in high-strength steel processing.

While the lifespan of a Hardox® component varies, it typically lasts four times longer than conventional steel due to its toughness and hardness, significantly reducing maintenance requirements and downtime.

Selecting the right Hardox® grade depends on the abrasion, wear, and impact resistance requirements of the specific application. Lower numbers (400-450) generally offer greater ease of fabrication and toughness, while higher numbers (500-600+) can provide exceptional resistance to sliding abrasion. Specific grades are designed to resist wear and corrosion in humid and acidic environments, outperforming traditional steel in these conditions.

A Hardox® Wearparts Center is certified by SSAB to represent their brand, providing specialized, high-quality wear parts and solutions. These centers utilize Hardox® wear plates and high-strength steel to offer increased productivity, extended service life, and enhanced productivity in the most extreme environments.

Typical Hardox® Applications & Industries

Hardox® finds uses across a range of industries where wear resistance, impact absorption, and longevity are critical to productivity.
Mining

Mining

Mining is the ultimate test for Hardox®. Its ability to absorb heavy impacts while resisting gouging from sharp ores makes it indispensable for maintaining high productivity in pits and quarries.
Construction

Construction

Hardox® components used in excavator buckets and demolition tools withstand heavy forces without cracking or deforming, extending equipment life significantly on job sites.
Agriculture

Agriculture

Agricultural components like plowshares, harvester blades, and grain chutes face constant abrasion. Hardox® maintains sharp edges and structural integrity longer, reducing downtime during critical windows.
Heavy Machinery

Heavy Machinery

Heavy-duty gears, sprockets, and frames benefit from Hardox® high yield strength and wear resistance, enabling thinner, lighter, and stronger parts while accommodating higher payloads.
Examples of specific components include liner plates, wear parts, and boom components. Truck or tipper bodies, dump bodies, crushers, and varying buckets and containers can also use Hardox® fabrication to meet industry-specific requirements.

Partner With the Chicago-Area Hardox® Experts

G.E. Mathis Company is an official Hardox® Wearparts Center, stocking a comprehensive selection of material for close-tolerance fabrication of high-performance components to meet the unique needs of your application.

With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, our team adapts to the evolving needs of our customers, providing innovative solutions that meet exact specifications. As a certified fabrication expert, we are confident our capabilities make us the ideal partner for your custom Hardox® components.

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