S500QL High Strength Steel Plate

S500QL High Strength Steel Plate

EN 10025-6 S500QL steel plate is a high-strength quenched and tempered structural steel plate with excellent low-temperature toughness, good weldability, and cold formability.

  • Standard :

    EN10025-6
  • Grade :

    S550QL
  • Thickness :

    3 - 100 mm
  • Width :

    1500 - 2500 mm
  • Length :

    3000 - 12000 mm

Special thickness, width, and length require negotiation.
We also provide customized processing services.If you have any questions, please contact us.

General Description of S550QL

EN 10025-6 S500QL is a high-strength quenched and tempered structural steel plate under the European Standard (EN) system. Its core characteristics include high strength and excellent low-temperature toughness, making it widely used for structural components in cold and heavy-duty environments. It is a common material in fields such as construction machinery, bridges, and marine engineering.

GradeS500QL
StandardEN 10025-6:
Hot-rolled structural steels - Part 6: Technical delivery conditions for flat products of high yield strength structural steels in the quenched and tempered condition
ClassificationHot-rolled Structural Steels
Delivery ConditionsQuenched and Tempered(Q&T)
Approval By Third PartyABS, DNV, GL, CCS, LR , RINA, KR, TUV, CE
WeldabilityGood weldability, but strict process procedures (preheating, suitable welding materials, etc.) must still be followed during welding.
The core risks are cold cracking (hydrogen-induced cracking) and toughness degradation in the heat-affected zone (HAZ).
MachinabilityCutting can be performed using laser, plasma, or flame cutting, but heat input must be controlled to avoid embrittlement in the heat-affected zone.
It can undergo cold working such as bending and stamping, but with deformation controlled to prevent performance issues due to stress concentration.
Surface QualityDefault is "As-Rolled" surface. Special requirements (such as coating pretreatment) must be specified in the order.
Quality ControlProvide the original material certificate.
If required, additional nondestructive testing (such as UT ultrasonic testing), Charpy V-notch impact test, and Z-direction property test (Grades Z15/Z25/Z35) can be added.

Chemical Composition of S550QL

GradeS500QL
ElementCSiMnPSNBCrCuMoNbNiTiVZr
Content (max, %)0.2000.8001.7000.0250.0150.0150.0051.5000.5000.7000.0602.0000.0500.1200.150


* The chemical composition of EN 10025-6 S500QL High Strength Steel Plate is adjusted within a certain range depending on the thickness.


Carbon Equivalent of S500Q High Strength Steel Plate

GradeThickness (t) [mm]CEV [max]
S500QLt ≤ 300.47
30 < t ≤ 500.48
50 < t ≤ 1500.49


* The carbon equivalent value varies depending on the thickness. The greater the thickness of the steel plate, the higher the upper limit of the allowable carbon equivalent value (CEV).

* Carbon equivalent (CEV) calculation formula (IIW): CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15

* Yuxin Steel has sufficient stock of EN 10025-6 S500QL high-strength steel plates. For detailed information, please contact us for inquiries.

Mechanical Properties of S550QL

GradeThickness (t) [mm]Yield Strength (ReH) [min, MPa]Tensile Strength (Rm) [MPa]Elongation (A) [min, %]Impact Energy (KV) [min]
S500QLt ≤ 50500590 - 77017%30J (at -40°C, Longitudinal)
50 < t ≤ 100480590 - 77017%30J (at -40°C, Longitudinal)
100 < t ≤ 150440540 - 72017%30J (at -40°C, Longitudinal)


* The strength of S500Q high-strength steel plate slightly decreases as the thickness increases.

Applications of S550QL

The combination of "high strength + low-temperature toughness" in EN 10025 S500QL high-strength steel plates makes them suitable for structural applications with high loads and harsh environments, primarily including:

1. Construction Machinery: Crane arm frames, excavator buckets/booms, loader chassis, etc. (requiring weight reduction and impact resistance);

2. Mining Machinery: Dump truck bodies, crusher frames (withstanding heavy loads and material impact);

3. Bridge and Building Steel Structures: Load-bearing components of long-span bridges in cold regions (e.g., Northern Europe, Northeast China), core columns of super high-rise steel structures (resisting low-temperature wind loads);

4. Marine Engineering: Offshore platform structural components, flange connections for offshore wind turbine towers (resisting low-temperature marine environments and corrosion fatigue, requiring anti-corrosion treatment);

5. Special Vehicles: Heavy-duty truck frames, tanker truck bodies (lightweight requirements + road impact resistance);

6. Pressure Vessels and Energy Storage Equipment: Support structures for high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks and cryogenic tanks (requiring high strength and low-temperature safety).

Other Information

The Differences Between Grades Within The Same Series

GradeYield Strength (ReH) [min, MPa]Tensile Strength (Rm) [MPa]Elongation (A) [min, %]Impact Energy (KV) [min]
S500Q500590 - 77017%30J (at -20°C)
S500QL500590 - 77017%30J (at -40°C)
S500QL1500590 - 77017%30J (at -60°C)


* The differences between S500Q, S500QL, and S500QL1 mainly lie in the impact temperature requirements.


The Equivalent Grade of EN 10025-6 S500Q

StandardGradeYield Strength (MPa)Impact Temperature (°C)Delivery ConditionEquivalence Evaluation
EN 10025-6S500QL500-40Quenched & TemperedReference Grade
GB/T 16270 (China)Q500E500-40Quenched & TemperedFully equivalent, preferred in Chinese market
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