Looking for a reliable S960QL steel plate manufacturer in China? You've come to the right place. As a professional high-strength steel plate factory, GNEE specializes in supplying EN 10025-6 S960QL steel plates for extreme load-bearing and lightweight structural applications.
Our S960QL steel plate combines ultra-high yield strength, excellent low-temperature toughness, and stable weldability, making it the ideal solution for demanding engineering projects worldwide.
GNEE is a China-based steel manufacturer and exporter focusing on quenched and tempered high-strength structural steels. With long-term experience supplying S960QL plates to crane manufacturers, mining equipment factories, and offshore engineering contractors, we support OEM customization, third-party inspection, and global delivery.
Unlike traders, we control production quality from steelmaking to heat treatment, ensuring each S960QL steel plate meets EN 10025-6 technical delivery conditions.
What Is EN 10025-6 S960QL Steel Plate?
S960QL steel plate is a quenched and tempered fine-grain structural steel under the EN 10025-6 standard, featuring a minimum yield strength of 960 MPa.
S – Structural steel
960 – Minimum yield strength (MPa)
Q – Quenched and tempered condition
L – Guaranteed low-temperature impact toughness at -40°C
This combination allows engineers to reduce plate thickness and overall structural weight without compromising safety or performance.
S960QL Steel Plate Specifications
Steel Standard: EN 10025-6
Delivery Condition: Quenched & Tempered (Q+T)
Thickness Range: 3 mm – 300 mm
Width: 2000 mm / 2500 mm / 3000 mm
Length: Up to 12,000 mm
Product Form: Hot rolled structural steel plate
Third-Party Inspection Available:
ABS, DNV, GL, CCS, LR, RINA, KR, TÜV, CE
Chemical Composition of S960QL Steel Plate
| Element | Max % | Element | Max % |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 0.20 | Cr | 1.50 |
| Si | 0.80 | Ni | 2.00 |
| Mn | 1.70 | Mo | 0.70 |
| P | 0.020 | Cu | 0.50 |
| S | 0.010 | B | 0.0050 |
| N | 0.015 | Nb* | 0.06 |
| Ti* | 0.05 | V* | 0.12 |
| Zr* | 0.15 |
Micro-alloying elements ensure high hardenability and toughness.
Mechanical Properties of S960QL Steel Plate
| Steel Grade | Steel No. | Yield Strength (MPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S960QL | 1.8933 | ≥960 | 980 – 1150 | ≥10 |
Tested at ambient temperature according to EN 10025-6.
S960QL V-Notch Impact Test Performance
| Orientation | 0°C | -20°C | -40°C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longitudinal | 50 J | 40 J | 30 J |
| Transverse | 35 J | 30 J | 27 J |
This ensures excellent resistance to brittle fracture in cold environments and offshore applications.
Key Advantages of S960QL Steel Plate
- Ultra-high yield strength enables lightweight structural design
- Excellent low-temperature toughness down to -40°C
- Good weldability with controlled carbon equivalent
- Superior fatigue resistance for dynamic load structures
- Reduced total steel consumption and transportation cost
Typical Applications of S960QL Steel Plate
Mobile and crawler cranes
Heavy transport vehicles & trailers
Mining and quarry equipment
Offshore platforms and wind energy structures
High-load construction machinery
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GNEE warehouse stock of EN 10025-6 S960QL steel plates
S960QL Plate Processing & Value-Added Services
The majority of standard processing operations can be applied to S960QL steel plate, including:
- CNC & flame cutting
- Cold forming & bending
- Drilling & machining
- Grinding & surface treatment
- Mechanical testing & UT inspection
- All processes follow strict quality control procedures.
Equivalent Steel Grades of S960QL
| Region | Equivalent Grade |
|---|---|
| Germany | TStE 960 V |
| France | E 960T |
| Sweden | – |
S960QL steel plate is the ideal choice for projects requiring extreme strength, weight reduction, and high safety margins. As a professional EN 10025-6 S960QL steel plate manufacturer, GNEE offers stable quality, competitive pricing, and full technical support.
S960QL steel plate packing
What material is S960QL?
The S960QL Steel Plate is basically a structural steel that comes with a min yield strength of up to 960 MPa, the exact value depends on the thickness of the plate. The S960ql Steel plate is available with a thickness range of 4-100 mm.
What is EN S960QL steel equivalent
S960ql is a high-strength structural grade. The ASTM S960ql Equivalent is the ASTM Q345 exhibiting outstanding low temperature and cold stamping properties.
What are the properties of S960QL steel?
Thickness (mmin). 4.0 - 53.00.157 - 2.087 ; Yield strength R · (min MPaksi). 960139 ; Tensile strength R · (MPaksi). 980 - 1150142 - 166
What is the yield strength of s960 steel?
s960 is a structural steel with a minimum yield strength of 850-960 MPa depending on thickness.