S690QL
S690QL IS A HIGH STRENGTH QUENCHED
AND TEMPERED STRUCTURAL STEEL,
WITH EXCELLENT FORMING AND
WELDING PROPERTIES
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S690QL
690 N/MM2 HIGH YIELD, HIGH STRENGTH PLATE
S690QL is a high strength quenched and tempered structural steel, with excellent
forming and welding properties.
Applications
S690QL steel plates are used in weight saving, high stress applications. With excellent weldability and ease of
fabrication this material is ideal for crane booms, mining and earthmoving equipment, bridges, material handling,
trailers and agricultural equipment.
Chemical Composition
Typical Chemical Analysis - % maximum
C
Mn
Si
Cr
Cu
Mo
Ni
0.20
1.70
0.80
0.20
0.010
1.50
0.50
0.70
2.00
0.0050
0.12
CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Cu + Ni)/15
Typical Mechanical Characteristics
S690QL
Tensile
strength
Minimum
Yield strength
Minimum
elongation
Measuring Unit
N/mm2
N/mm2
Min
770
690
14
Max
940
Impact tests
@ -40C
L
T
J
30
27
-
Processing
Profiling
S690QL can be easily profiled using conventional methods of oxy-gas and plasma flame cutting.
Some thicknesses may require pre-heating for more details please contact our sales office.
Forming
Cold Forming
S690QL can be readily cold formed. Flame cut edges in the bending area should be ground before cold forming
see recommended radii below.
Minimum recommended inside bending radius
Axis of bend in transverse direction
Axis of bend in longitudinal direction
3.0t
4.0t
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Hot Forming
Hot forming is not recommended as this will alter the original quenched and tempered condition and re-quenching
and tempering will not guarantee the original properties. Should you have any questions, please contact the
sales office.
Welding
Due to S690QLs high yield strength, care should be taken during welding in order to avoid hydrogen cracking.
For further information regarding welding, preheating and consumables please contact the sales office.
Thickness Range
3mm to 120mm thickness
Note: IMS UK and its suppliers undertake continual material development and the data is a general guide, accurate
at the time of printing. Buyers and users should satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the selected steel for their
particular application.
Processing Facilities
CAD / CAM Profiling
Oxy gas Profiling
Forming
Bevelling
Plasma Profiling
DXF Compatible
Welded Fabrications
Laser Profiling
Perforating
Drilling and
Countersinking
S690QL
Part of the IMS Group, with sales offices
established in over 14 European countries,
IMS UK is a major distributor and processor of
Abrasion Resistant and High Yield Steel plate
throughout the UK and Ireland.
IMS have an extensive stock of 3mm - 120mm plate, including
their branded ABRO range of abrasion resistant grades, and offer
full technical and material selection advice and support to provide
cost effective solutions for complex applications.
applications. For high strength and weight saving applications
S690QL is also available.
With over 100 years of specialist knowledge within the steel
industry, the company offers in-house manufacturing facilities,
to provide profiled, formed and drilled parts and welded
fabrications, supported by a CAD/CAM design service ensuring
precision manufactured components.
The abrasion resistant stock range comprises standard 400 and
500 brinell grades, 11-14% manganese, as well as the more
specialised Creusabro 4800 and Creusabro 8000 materials.
Weld overlay Duretal 35 offers even higher performance in certain
Spec
Operating
Temp
Abro 400 200C Max
Abro 500 200C Max
Creusabro
350C
4800
Continuous
400C
Intermittent
Creusabro
300C
8000
Continuous
350C
Intermittent
Abro M
Ambient
only
Duretal
450C
35
Continuous
600C
Intermittent
S690QL
Ambient
Cold
forming
B
C
B
Hot
forming
X
X
A
Welding
Drilling
Profiling
GPWL
GPWL
GPWL
Wearlife x
Mild Steel
3 to 4
6 to 8
3 to 5
Impact
strength
High
High
High
A
B
A
B
C
B
GPWL
8 to 10
High
C to X
PWL
20 to 30
Very high
PWL
20 to 30
Moderate
to high
GPWL
1.5 to 2
Very high
A = Possible
B = Possible with some difficulty
C = Difficult
X = Not possible*
P = Plasma
W = Water jet
L = Laser
G = Gas
*Consult our technical sales for recommended methods of fixing.
Arley Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1BB
Telephone: 0121 326 3100
Facsimile: 0121 326 3105
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