What is S690QL Steel Plate
Legally certified industry GNEE steel are busy in supplying the excellent and desirable quality of S690QL – PLATES globally. They are fully focusing on offering clients the top-notch quality of plates and other essential services. They are offering the plates in different specifications that are given by engineers that are to be used in a wide range of industrial applications. In order to help the producers in easily buying the plates in bulk, they are supplying it at factory rates.

The production of the S690QL – STEEL PLATES is done by using premium quality of alloy that is actually sourced from reliable market vendors. The material here is heat treated the tempering and quenching process and is having excellent welding and ending properties. The production of the plates is done under the very strict supervision of the professionals' experts that are having good years of working experience and needed skills. In compliance with various raw material quality standards and industry norms, the production is made effective. The quality control team is hired that are looking at the quality of the plates to assure that quality is maintained till plates reach to its buyers.
Testing conducted on plates-
In order to supply the very good quality of S690QL – ESSAR PLATES that are free from faultiness, it is undergoing many effective testing. The tests are conducted by the experts having proper knowledge of testing. To make the testing effective the use of advanced tools are made. The testing is positive material identification test, hardness test, pitting resistance test, mechanical test, chemical analysis, and intergranular test. The other tests like flattening test, flaring test, macro test, and micro test are conducted.
Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing

Mechanical examining like tensile, Elongation
and reduction of area.
Chemical examination-Spectro analysis
Impact analysis
Hydrostatic analysis
Positive material recognition
X-ray test
Firmness test
S690QL Plate Processing
Cutting
Forming Drilling/ Machining
Grinding
Testing
S690QL Steel Equivalent Grades
| Standard | ASTM | DIN, WNr | JIS | AFNOR | ISO 4952 |
| EN 10025-6:2004 | A709-100 | TStE690V DILLIMAX 690 NAXTRA 70 | JFE HITEN 780LE | E690T E690TFP S690T |
E690 |
Chemical Composition of S690QL Plate
| C | Si | Мn | P | S | N | B | Сr | Сu | Мо | Nb | Ni | V |
| 0.20 max.(%) | 0.80 max.(%) | 1.70 max.(%) | 0.020-0.025 | 0.010-0.015 | 0.015 max.(%) | 0.005 max.(%) | 1.50 max.(%) | 0.50 max.(%) | 0.70 max.(%) | 0.06 max.(%) | 2.00 max.(%) | 0.12 max.(%) |
Mechanical Properties of S690QL Plate
| Steel Grade | Thickness, mm | Yield strength, min MPa | Tensile strength, MPa | Elongation, min % |
| S690QL | ≥8 t ≤50 | 690 | 770-940 | 14 |
Features and Advantages

High Strength: The tensile strength of S690QL reaches a relatively high level, which can effectively improve the load-carrying capacity and seismic performance of structures.
Excellent Mechanical Properties: In addition to high strength, it also has excellent fatigue resistance, impact resistance, and low-temperature resistance.
Good Weldability: S690QL fine grain structural steel plates have good weldability and can be welded using conventional welding processes. The low-temperature impact energy of welds and fusion lines is greater than 60J.
Long Service Life: Due to its excellent corrosion resistance and fatigue resistance, S690QL high yield structural steel plates have a relatively long service life.
application fields of S690QL high-strength plates
The application fields of S690QL high-strength plates are extensive, mainly including the following aspects:
Engineering Machinery Field: Used to manufacture key structural components of equipment such as excavators, cranes, and loaders. These machines need to withstand heavy loads and impacts. The high strength of S690QL helps reduce the total weight of equipment, improve energy efficiency and operational flexibility. For example, in large excavator arms and chassis frames, this material can effectively enhance durability.
Mining Equipment: In the mining industry, S690QL is used to manufacture crushers, conveyor systems, and support structures. Its high strength and fatigue resistance make it suitable for heavy-duty equipment handling ores and rocks, extending service life and reducing maintenance requirements.
Bridge Construction: Although not directly used for main beams, S690QL is applied in certain special bridge components such as high-stress connectors or temporary support structures. Its performance contributes to lightweight design, but it needs to comply with relevant bridge specifications.

Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering: In the shipbuilding industry, this material is used to construct parts of tugboats, workboats, and offshore platforms. High strength and corrosion resistance (usually combined with coating systems) are important considerations. It helps increase the payload capacity of ships without adding significant weight.
Heavy Transport Vehicles: Including truck chassis, trailers, and special transport equipment. Using S690QL alloy structural steel plate can reduce the self-weight of vehicles, increase payload capacity, and ensure structural integrity under rough road conditions.
Energy Industry: In some components of wind turbine towers or hydroelectric equipment, S690QL is used to strengthen key load-bearing parts, adapting to long-term use in harsh environments.
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FAQ
Q: What is the difference between S690QL and S690Q?
A: S690Q: Minimum impact toughness tested at -20°C (30J average). → Typical Use: Cranes in temperate climates, quarry equipment. S690QL: Certified for -40°C and below (≥40J impact toughness). → Critical Use: Arctic pipelines, offshore platforms, mining vehicles in Siberia.
Q: What is S690 grade steel?
A: S690 high yield & fine grain steel plate is a high strength, quenched and tempered fine-grain structural steel. Structural steel S690 is used in structures that must withstand very heavy loads. This grade is meant for structures where weight savings is important.
Q: What is S690QL material?
A: S690QL is a high strength quenched and tempered steel grade that complies to steel specification EN 10025. The designation S690QL refers to a minimum yield strength of 690 MPa.
Q: What is S690 steel?
A: S690 high yield & fine grain steel plate is a high strength, quenched and tempered fine-grain structural steel. Structural steel S690 is used in structures that must withstand very heavy loads. This grade is meant for structures where weight savings is important.
Q: What is the equivalent of S690 steel?
A: Equivalent grades to S690QL steel include ASTM A709-100 (USA), E690T and S690T (France), TStE690V and DILLIMAX 690 (Germany), WELDOX 700 (Sweden), and E690 (ISO). These equivalents are specific to different regional standards and manufacturers, but they all share similar high-strength, quenched and tempered properties.
Q: What material group is S690?
A: S690 QL is a high yield structural steel grade produced in compliance with EN 10025:6:2004. The material is heat treated using the quench and temper process and has good bending and welding properties.
| Grades Of Carbon and Low-alloy High-strength Steels Supplied By GNEE | |||||
| ASTM/ASME | ASTM A36/A36M | ASTM A36 | |||
| ASTM A283/A283M | ASTM A283 Grade A | ASTM A283 Grade B | ASTM A283 Grade C | ASTM A283 Grade D | |
| ASTM A514/A514M | ASTM A514 Grade A | ASTM A514 Grade B | ASTM A514 Grade C | ASTM A514 Grade E | |
| ASTM A514 Grade F | ASTM A514 Grade H | ASTM A514 Grade J | ASTM A514 Grade K | ||
| ASTM A514 Grade M | ASTM A514 Grade P | ASTM A514 Grade Q | ASTM A514 Grade R | ||
| ASTM A514 Grade S | ASTM A514 Grade T | ||||
| ASTM A572/A572M | ASTM A572 Grade 42 | ASTM A572 Grade 50 | ASTM A572 Grade 55 | ASTM A572 Grade 60 | |
| ASTM A572 Grade 65 | |||||
| ASTM A573/A573M | ASTM A573 Grade 58 | ASTM A573 Grade 65 | ASTM A573 Grade 70 | ||
| ASTM A588/A588M | ASTM A588 Grade A | ASTM A588 Grade B | ASTM A588 Grade C | ASTM A588 Grade K | |
| ASTM A633/A633M | ASTM A633 Grade A | ASTM A633 Grade C | ASTM A633 Grade D | ASTM A633 Grade E | |
| ASTM A656/A656M | ASTM A656 Grade 50 | ASTM A656 Grade 60 | ASTM A656 Grade 70 | ASTM A656 Grade 80 | |
| ASTM A709/A709M | ASTM A709 Grade 36 | ASTM A709 Grade 50 | ASTM A709 Grade 50S | ASTM A709 Grade 50W | |
| ASTM A709 Grade HPS 50W | ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W | ASTM A709 Grade 100 | ASTM A709 Grade 100W | ||
| ASTM A709 Grade HPS 100W | |||||
| ASME SA36/SA36M | ASME SA36 | ||||
| ASME SA283/SA283M | ASME SA283 Grade A | ASME SA283 Grade B | ASME SA283 Grade C | ASME SA283 Grade D | |
| ASME SA514/SA514M | ASME SA514 Grade A | ASME SA514 Grade B | ASME SA514 Grade C | ASME SA514 Grade E | |
| ASME SA514 Grade F | ASME SA514 Grade H | ASME SA514 Grade J | ASME SA514 Grade K | ||
| ASME SA514 Grade M | ASME SA514 Grade P | ASME SA514 Grade Q | ASME SA514 Grade R | ||
| ASME SA514 Grade S | ASME SA514 Grade T | ||||
| ASME SA572/SA572M | ASME SA572 Grade 42 | ASME SA572 Grade 50 | ASME SA572 Grade 55 | ASME SA572 Grade 60 | |
| ASME SA572 Grade 65 | |||||
| ASME SA573/SA573M | ASME SA573 Grade 58 | ASME SA573 Grade 65 | ASME SA573 Grade 70 | ||
| ASME SA588/SA588M | ASME SA588 Grade A | ASME SA588 Grade B | ASME SA588 Grade C | ASME SA588 Grade K | |
| ASME SA633/SA633M | ASME SA633 Grade A | ASME SA633 Grade C | ASME SA633 Grade D | ASME SA633 Grade E | |
| ASME SA656/SA656M | ASME SA656 Grade 50 | ASME SA656 Grade 60 | ASME SA656 Grade 70 | ASME SA656 Grade 80 | |
| ASME SA709/SA709M | ASME SA709 Grade 36 | ASME SA709 Grade 50 | ASME SA709 Grade 50S | ASME SA709 Grade 50W | |
| ASME SA709 Grade HPS 50W | ASME SA709 Grade HPS 70W | ASME SA709 Grade 100 | ASME SA709 Grade 100W | ||
| ASME SA709 Grade HPS 100W | |||||
| EN10025 | EN10025-2 | EN10025-2 S235J0 | EN10025-2 S275J0 | EN10025-2 S355J0 | EN10025-2 S355K2 |
| EN10025-2 S235JR | EN10025-2 S275JR | EN10025-2 S355JR | EN10025-2 S420J0 | ||
| EN10025-2 S235J2 | EN10025-2 S275J2 | EN10025-2 S355J2 | |||
| EN10025-3 | EN10025-3 S275N | EN10025-3 S355N | EN10025-3 S420N | EN10025-3 S460N | |
| EN10025-3 S275NL | EN10025-3 S355NL | EN10025-3 S420NL | EN10025-3 S460NL | ||
| EN10025-4 | EN10025-4 S275M | EN10025-4 S355M | EN10025-4 S420M | EN10025-4 S460M | |
| EN10025-4 S275ML | EN10025-4 S355ML | EN10025-4 S420ML | EN10025-4 S460ML | ||
| EN10025-6 | EN10025-6 S460Q | EN10025-6 S460QL | EN10025-6 S460QL1 | EN10025-6 S500Q | |
| EN10025-6 S500QL | EN10025-6 S500QL1 | EN10025-6 S550Q | EN10025-6 S550QL | ||
| EN10025-6 S550QL1 | EN10025-6 S620Q | EN10025-6 S620QL | EN10025-6 S620QL1 | ||
| EN10025-6 S690Q | EN10025-6 S690QL | EN10025-6 S690Q1 | EN10025-6 S890Q | ||
| EN10025-6 S890QL | EN10025-6 S890QL1 | EN10025-6 S960Q | EN10025-6 S960QL | ||
| EN 10149 | EN 10149-2 | S315MC | S355MC | S420MC | S460MC |
| S500MC | S550MC | S600MC | S650MC | ||
| S700MC | S900MC | S960MC | |||
| JIS | JIS G3101 | JIS G3101 SS330 | JIS G3101 SS400 | JIS G3101 SS490 | JIS G3101 SS540 |
| JIS G3106 | JIS G3106 SM400A | JIS G3106 SM400B | JIS G3106 SM400C | JIS G3106 SM490A | |
| JIS G3106 SM490YA | JIS G3106 SM490B | JIS G3106 SM490YB | JIS G3106 SM490C | ||
| JIS G3106 SM520B | JIS G3106 SM520C | JIS G3106 SM570 | |||
| DIN | DIN 17100 | DIN17100 St52-3 | DIN17100 St37-2 | DIN17100 St37-3 | DIN17100 RSt37-2 |
| DIN17100 USt37-2 | |||||
| DIN 17102 | DIN17102 StE315 | DIN17102 EStE315 | DIN17102 TStE315 | DIN17102 WStE315 | |
| DIN17102 StE355 | DIN17102 EStE355 | DIN17102 TStE355 | DIN17102 WStE355 | ||
| DIN17102 StE380 | DIN17102 EStE380 | DIN17102 TStE380 | DIN17102 WStE380 | ||
| DIN17102 StE420 | DIN17102 EStE420 | DIN17102 TStE420 | DIN17102 WStE420 | ||
| DIN17102 StE460 | DIN17102 EStE460 | DIN17102 TStE460 | DIN17102 WStE460 | ||
| DIN17102 StE500 | DIN17102 EStE500 | DIN17102 TStE500 | DIN17102 WStE500 | ||
| DIN17102 EStE285 | |||||
| GB | GB/T700 | GB/T700 Q235A | GB/T700 Q235B | GB/T700 Q235C | GB/T700 Q235D |
| GB/T700 Q275 | |||||
| GB/T1591 | GB/T1591 Q345A | GB/T1591 Q390A | GB/T1591 Q420A | GB/T1591 Q420E | |
| GB/T1591 Q345B | GB/T1591 Q390B | GB/T1591 Q420B | GB/T1591 Q460C | ||
| GB/T1591 Q345C | GB/T1591 Q390C | GB/T1591 Q420C | GB/T1591 Q460D | ||
| GB/T1591 Q345D | GB/T1591 Q390D | GB/T1591 Q420D | GB/T1591 Q460E | ||
| GB/T1591 Q345E | GB/T1591 Q390E | ||||
| GB/T16270 | GB/T16270 Q550C | GB/T16270 Q550D | GB/T16270 Q550E | GB/T16270 Q550F | |
| GB/T16270 Q620C | GB/T16270 Q620D | GB/T16270 Q620E | GB/T16270 Q620F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q690C | GB/T16270 Q690D | GB/T16270 Q690E | GB/T16270 Q690F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q800C | GB/T16270 Q800D | GB/T16270 Q800E | GB/T16270 Q800F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q890C | GB/T16270 Q890D | GB/T16270 Q890E | GB/T16270 Q890F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q960C | GB/T16270 Q960D | GB/T16270 Q960E | GB/T16270 Q960F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q500 | |||||




