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[LD1]

It's skids for a bottom of a homemade drag. I'm guessing the original ones are just generic steel that was bought over the counter. It's not mine so I can't say for sure but I think it's between 5 to 7 years worth of use on the skids. I would like to do a fix and forget for forever.

The T1 will probabally only double the life of the skid IF the same size is used.

IMO, since it is a wear and not strength/weight ratio issue, why not just use a peice of mild steel that is 2x's thicker for half the cost and can be picked up locally. :thumbsup:

 

[firedog]

I've had good luck ordering from Speedymetals. They have various grades of steel, aluminum, brass, etc.
Speedy Metals Online Industrial Metal Supply

 

[Sublifer]

I agree, use hr steel. If you really want more wear resistance then hard face it.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

I think you want AR (abrasion resistant) instead of T1. I am no expert but from what I know T1 is what truck frame rails are made from. It is extremely strong and has a very high tensile strength. AR is what we us to line the aggregate bins in the redi mix plants. The wear characteristics are excellent.
Bill

 

[LD1]

I think you want AR (abrasion resistant) instead of T1. I am no expert but from what I know T1 is what truck frame rails are made from. It is extremely strong and has a very high tensile strength. AR is what we us to line the aggregate bins in the redi mix plants. The wear characteristics are excellent.
Bill

T1 is also known as A514. It is a VERY abrasion resistant steel. It would be excellent for what he wants. But simply using a thicker peice of "easier-to-get" steel may be just as good and a whole lot simpler.

Here is another website that I found that sells it ASTM A514 Steel Plate, wear plates, screen plates, mining & mineral plate.