As the material increases in hardness, it makes the steel harder and more resistant to wear. Thereby, the abrasion resistance as well increases.  Because of its self hardening properties, manganese steel has been used in the mining industry for many years – cement mixers, rock crushers, crawler treads for tractors, elevator and shovel buckets – as well as in the rail industry (switches and crossings) and other high impact environments. This it also makes it an ideal choice for construction projects that require durability and strength.