Precise Delivery! GNEE Steel’s S690QL Alloy Structural Steel Plates Depart For Indonesia

An expansion project of an industrial park with an annual output value exceeding 1 billion US dollars in Jakarta, Indonesia, has received key supplies - 200 tons of hot rolled alloy steel plate S690QL urgently produced by GNEE Steel have been loaded and set sail. This batch of steel plates will be used for the load-bearing frames of heavy-duty workshops, directly affecting the commissioning progress of 3 production lines in the park. "If this batch of steel plates arrived one day later, the commissioning of our production lines would be delayed by at least half a month!" The person in charge of the expansion project of an industrial park with an annual output value exceeding 1 billion US dollars in Jakarta, Indonesia, could not hide his excitement when receiving the shipment notification. Recently, 200 tons of hot rolled alloy steel plate S690QL urgently produced by GNEE Steel have completed loading and are rushing to Indonesia at full speed. This batch of steel plates will be used for the construction of load-bearing frames of heavy-duty workshops in the park, directly related to the commissioning progress of 3 auto parts production lines, and is crucial for the upgrading of local manufacturing capacity.

The client's procurement this time can be called a "race against time." The original European supplier suddenly encountered equipment failures, leading to a complete suspension of production capacity. Meanwhile, the park expansion project has entered a critical phase, and the delivery requirement for 200 tons of steel plates was abruptly compressed from the conventional 30 days to 15 days. If delivery could not be made on time, the project would face daily downtime losses exceeding 500,000 yuan. Anxiously, the client sought emergency assistance through the Southeast Asian Iron and Steel Industry Association. Recommended by the association, they finally placed their hope in GNEE Steel, which is renowned for efficient performance.

At the moment of receiving the order, GNEE Steel immediately activated the highest-level emergency response mechanism. The raw material department linked up with three major domestic iron ore enterprises at the first time, completing the deployment and transportation of low-alloy raw materials within 48 hours to ensure uninterrupted production; the production workshop quickly adjusted the scheduling plan, implementing a 24-hour continuous three-shift system and increasing the single-furnace rolling capacity from 80 tons to 100 tons; the technical team stationed on-site throughout the process, optimizing the quenching and tempering process of the hot rolled alloy steel plate S690QL. By precisely controlling the quenching temperature and tempering time, the team ensured stable performance while improving production efficiency.

Considering that Indonesia has a tropical rainforest climate and the humid environment during the rainy season is prone to reducing the toughness of steel, the quality inspection department specially added a -40℃ low-temperature impact test. Each batch of steel plates must pass more than 3 impact tests to ensure the impact energy is stably above 40J. To accelerate the shipment process, the logistics team contacted the port in advance to handle urgent customs declaration procedures, realizing "immediate loading upon completion of production." Finally, this batch of steel plates, which carries the client's expectations, successfully set sail 2 days ahead of schedule. When the client's representative saw the neatly stacked steel plates at the port, he specially filmed a video to thank GNEE Steel: "The distance from despair to peace of mind is just GNEE Steel. Your emergency support capability has completely convinced us." This urgent delivery has also established GNEE Steel's brand image of efficiency and reliability in the Southeast Asian industrial steel market.

The client's procurement can be called an "emergency task": the original supplier suddenly suffered equipment failures, and the demand for 200 tons of steel plates was compressed from 30 days to 15 days, with daily downtime losses exceeding 500,000 yuan. GNEE Steel immediately activated the emergency mechanism. The raw material department mobilized low-alloy raw materials within 48 hours, the production workshop implemented a three-shift system, and the technical team optimized the quenching and tempering process, increasing the single-furnace rolling efficiency by 15%.

In response to the characteristics of the hot rolled alloy steel plate S690QL, the quality inspection department added a -40℃ low-temperature impact toughness test to ensure adaptability to the humid environment of Indonesia's rainy season. Finally, the steel plates were delivered 2 days ahead of schedule, and the client sent a thank-you letter: "GNEE Steel's emergency capability has helped us avoid huge losses."

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What is S690QL used for?

S690QL steel plates also offer excellent resistance to abrasion and wear, making them ideal for heavy wear and tear applications. They're highly resistant to impact and sliding abrasion, making them ideal for construction equipment, mining machinery, and other industries requiring durable and dependable materials.

What is equivalent to S690QL material?

S690QL has several equivalents depending on the standard, with the most direct being A709-100 (ASTM, USA), TStE690V (DIN, Germany), and E690T (AFNOR, France). Other equivalents include E690 (ISO), JFE HITEN 780LE (JIS, Japan), and 2625 WELDOX 700 (SS, Sweden).

What is the difference between S690Q and S690QL?

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.

What is the price of S690QL plate?

₹ 130/Kg

₹ 130/KgS690 QL plate is a high-strength, quenched, and tempered steel plate designed for use in structural applications that require high strength and excellent toughness.

What is the difference between Weldox 700 and S690QL?

The versatile Weldox 700 shows excellent formability and can be welded following standard welding procedures. With excellent consistency and hardness, the Strenx S690ql grade has enhanced toughness and superior resistance against fracture induced by stress.