S890QL High Strength Structural Steel Plates
S890QL is a structural steel grade with an even greater yield strength than S690QL. The material serves as a great option for procurers who wish to promote high strength in a cost effective way. Due to the characteristics of the steel, clients can use this material in numerous applications resulting in a leaner build whilst still maintaining great strength.
S890QL is a water quenched & tempered steel which complies with the EN10025:6:2004 specification.
Please refer to the technical details below referring to S890QL.

S890ql Sheet offers characteristics such as mammoth strength, acceleration of construction speed, beneficial in high stress industries and versatile.
S890QL Steel Plates are manufactured in compliance with EN 10025:6:2004 standard ensuring a high yield steel. S890QL Plate is heat treated using quenching and tempering techniques and displays good welding and bending properties.
This type of steel, which is well over three times the strength of a basic S275 structural steel, is still relatively easy to weld and fabricate.
• EN 10025 includes a range of high strength quenched and tempered steel grades.
• Minimum yield strength of 890 MPa.
S890QL Steel Plates made up of various grades of steel are available in the market. They are manufactured as per the different standards. S890QL Steel Plate is one such plate that is a high strength, quenched, and tempered plate. S890QL Steel Plates is manufactured in compliance with EN 10025:6:2004 standard and is said to be high yield steel. S890QL Plate is heat treated using quenching and tempering techniques and displays good welding and bending properties. EN 10025-6 S890QL Plate displays strength that is 3 themes that of the S275 structure grade and is comparatively easy to fabricate and weld.
S890QL Steel Plate Specifications
Steel Standard: EN10025
Thicknesses: 3 mm to 300 mm
Widths: 2000 mm, 2500 mm, 3000 mm
Lengths: Up to 12000 mm long
Delivery State:Quenched and Tempered
Packing: Standard seaworthy package
Grade Designation
S = Structural Steel
890 = minimum yield strength (MPa)
Q = Quenching & Tempering
L = Low notch toughness testing temperature
Properties & Benefits
High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Allows for reduced material usage and weight savings in equipment.
Excellent Toughness: Maintains performance in demanding, high-stress environments.
Good Weldability: Relatively easy to fabricate despite its high strength, with proper procedures.
Versatile: Suitable for bending, machining, and complex fabrication.
Applications
-Hydraulic systems
-Oilfield fabrications
-Offshore cranes
-Articulated dump trucks
-Bridges
-Agricultural equipment
-Buckets
-Bulldozer blades
-Quarry screens and crushers
-Quarry trucks
-Crane booms
-Defence
-Mechanical handling
-Waste compaction equipment
Chemical composition % of steel S890QL (1.8983): EN 10025-6-2004
| C | Si | Mn | Ni | P | S | Cr | Mo | V | N | Nb | Ti | Cu | Zr | B | CEV |
| max 0.2 | max 0.8 | max 1.7 | max 2 | max 0.02 | max 0.01 | max 1.5 | max 0.7 | max 0.12 | max 0.015 | max 0.06 | max 0.05 | max 0.5 | max 0.15 | max 0.005 | max 0.82 |
Mechanical properties of steel S890QL (1.8983)
| Nominal thickness (mm): | 3 - 50 | 50 - 100 |
| Rm - Tensile strength (MPa) | 940-1100 | 880-1100 |
| Nominal thickness (mm): | 3 - 50 | 50 - 100 |
| ReH - Minimum yield strength (MPa) | 890 | 830 |
| KV - Impact energy (J) longitud., | 0° 50 |
-20° 40 |
-40° 30 |
| A - Min. elongation Lo = 5,65 √ So (%) | 11 |
V Notch Impact Testing
| Grade | Sample Orientation | @ 0 Deg C | @ -20 Deg C | @ -40 Deg C | @ -60 Deg C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S890QL | Longitudinal | 50J | 40J | 30J | |
| Transverse | 35J | 30J | 27J |
1What are the primary advantages of s890ql ?
S890QL's primary advantages are its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, allowing for lighter, more efficient designs in heavy machinery and structures, combined with good formability, weldability, and toughness, even at low temperatures, making it ideal for demanding applications like cranes, bridges, and hydraulic systems needing high load capacity and durability. It enables leaner builds, increased payloads, and cost-effectiveness in high-stress environments
2What are theCommon Testing Requirements of s890ql ?
Common testing requirements for S890QL steel, an extra-high-strength steel under EN 10025-6, include mandatory Tensile Tests, longitudinal Charpy V-Notch Impact Tests (at -40°C), and Heat Analysis, all performed per batch (typically 40-60 tonnes) according to relevant EN standards like EN ISO 6892-1 and EN ISO 148-1, with optional Ultrasonic Testing (UT) often required for thicker plates.
3How does s890ql differ from s890q ?
S890QL differs from S890Q primarily in its toughness, specifically the temperature at which impact energy is measured; S890Q is standard toughness (often -20°C impact), while S890QL signifies a lower temperature (typically -50°C) for Charpy V-notch impact testing, providing better performance in cold conditions, both being high-strength, quenched, and tempered structural steels. The 'L' denotes "low temperature" impact testing, with 'L1' indicating even lower temperatures (e.g., -60°C).
4What is the maximum allowable stress value for s890q?
S890Q is a high-strength steel with a guaranteed minimum yield strength (ReH) of 890 MPa, making its allowable stress significantly lower, typically found by applying safety factors to this yield strength, often around 590-660 MPa (using factors like 0.67 to 0.75 of yield strength), though the precise allowable stress depends heavily on the specific design code (e.g., Eurocode, AISC) and application.
5What are common testing requirements for s890q?
Common testing for S890Q high-strength steel, governed by EN 10025-6, includes mandated tensile tests (Yield/Tensile strength) and longitudinal Charpy-V notch impact tests at specified temperatures (typically -20°C for standard), with testing frequency often per heat or batch, ensuring minimum strength of 890 MPa and required toughness for applications in heavy machinery, cranes, and bridges.
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