Q550 Q550B Q550C Q550D Q550E High Strength Steel

Q550 Q550B Q550C Q550D Q550E High Strength Steel

Q550C: +20℃
Q550D: -20℃
Q550E: -40℃

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jblstainless Q550 Q550B Q550C Q550D Q550E High Strength Steel From raw material selection to precise rolling, and then to heat treatment strengthening, every step is strictly controlled. By optimizing the alloy composition and controlling the rolling and cooling processes, the plates can ensure both strength and ductility, meeting the requirements of complex engineering projects. Q550 is commonly used in structural components such as bridges, buildings, and vehicles.
The modern Q550 high-strength steel plate factory focuses on energy conservation and emission reduction, adopting technologies such as waste heat recovery and low-emission smelting to reduce the impact on the environment and promote the transformation of the steel industry towards a low-carbon model.

Q550 high-strength plates can be used in which fields?

Excavator boom / Crane main beam / Mining dump truck frame / Hydraulic support / Crusher structure / Main beam of large-span bridge / Bridge piers / High-rise steel structure beams and columns / Large factory support framework / Pressure pipe of hydropower station / Wind turbine tower (especially in cold regions) / Petrochemical storage tanks and high-pressure pipelines / Railway freight car bogie / Heavy truck chassis / Key structural components of ships / Nuclear power auxiliary structure / Aerospace ground support devices / Heavy machinery base

High-strength steel plate Q550 —— Chemical elements

  • ‌ (C)‌:≤0.18%(
  • ‌ (Si)‌:≤0.55%
  • ‌ (Mn)‌:1.00%~1.70%
  • ‌ (P)‌:≤0.030%
  • ‌ (S)‌:≤0.030%
  • ‌ (Al)‌:≥0.015%
  •  (Nb)≤0.11%、
  •  (V)≤0.12%、
  •  (Ti)≤0.20%
  •  (Cr)≤0.80%
  •  (Ni)≤0.80%、
  •  (Mo)≤0.30%、
  •  (Cu)≤0.80%
  • Micro-intensification ‌ : boron (B)≤0.004%, nitrogen (N)≤0.015%

Q550 High Tensile Strength Steel Plate —— Chemical elements

  • ‌Lower yield strength (ReL/Rp0.2): ≥ 550 MPa
  • Tensile strength (Rm): 670–830 MPa
  • ‌Post-rupture elongation (A): ≥ 16%
  • Cold bending performance: 180° qualified, bending diameter d = 3a (a is the sample thickness)
  • ‌Impact absorption energy (KV2): Longitudinal sample

What services can JBL Company provide for the Q550?

  • Spot supply and customized supply
  • Precision processing
  • Technical selection support
  • Quality and delivery guarantee

What kinds of test reports will be provided when the Q550 low-carbon steels  are manufactured?

MTC + chemical composition + stretching + impact + UT inspection + hardness + third-party inspection report

  • SGS
  • BV
  • TUV
  • Intertek

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markImpact test temperatureMinimum impact energy (KV₂)Upper limit of phosphorus (P)Sulfur (S) upper limitTypical delivery status

applicable scene

 
Q550B20℃ (At room temperature)≥27J/34J*≤0.040%≤0.040%Hot rolling/controlled rollingNormal-temperature heavy-duty structure with no low-temperature requirements
Q550C0℃≥34J≤0.035%≤0.035%TMCP/Quenching and TemperingGeneral low-temperature environments, mining machinery, cranes
Q550D-20℃≥34J (Regular control ≥ 40J)≤0.030%≤0.030%Quenching and tempering (QT) is the main approachCold region engineering, offshore wind power, port equipment
Q550E-40℃≥27J/34J*≤0.025%≤0.025%Tempering (QT)Extremely cold regions, LNG facilities, nuclear power, military industry
Q550F-60℃(Contract)≥27J (Contract)≤0.020%≤0.020%Tempering (QT)Ultra-low temperature special equipment (Customized agreement required)
Q550qC0℃≥47J (Bridge-specific)≤0.025%≤0.020%TMCP+ Ultra-fast coolingLong-span Bridges (with high fatigue performance requirements)

What is Q550 high strength steel?

Q550 steel plate is a high-strength, high-toughness low-alloy structural steel plate.

What do the “Q” and “550” in Q550 represent?

In Q550 high-strength structural steel, the “Q” represents the yield strength, and 550 indicates that the lower limit value of its yield strength is 550 N/mm².

What are the common thicknesses, widths and lengths of Q550?

  • Q550 series steel plates – Thickness: 6 to 100mm (customizable from 3 to 350mm)
  • width :1500 – 4200mm
  • length :6000 – 18000mm

Can Q550 be produced in fixed-length batches?

yes

What is the carbon equivalent value (CEV) of Q550?

≤0.45%

Is Industrial Grade Steel Plate Q550 suitable for low-temperature environments?

yes

 Q550 high-strength structural steel is easy to weld?

yes

Does JBL Does JBL support third-party testing (such as SGS, BV, TÜV, etc.)? support third-party testing (such as SGS, BV, TÜV, etc.)?

yes

Q550 H Beam

Q550 steel pipe

Q550 Carbon Steel PlatesSheets

Q550 Steel Square Tube

What are the differences between Q550 and Q460?

High Strength Structural Steels Q550 has a yield strength of ≥ 550 MPa, while Q460 has a yield strength of ≥ 460 MPa. The main difference between the two lies in their strength grades. high-strength steel Q550 has a higher strength and is suitable for more heavy-load structures.

What are the differences between Q550 and Q690?

Q550 and Q690 are both types of high-strength steel. Among them, the yield strength of Steel Plates Grade Q550 is no less than 550 megapascals, while that of Q690 is no less than 690 megapascals.

What are the advantages of Q550 compared to Q355?

Q550 and Q355 both belong to low-alloy high-strength structural steels, but Q550 High Strength Steel Plate High Strength Alloy Steel Sheet has significant advantages in terms of load-bearing capacity and material efficiency.

Can Q550 replace Q460?

From the perspective of mechanical properties, ultra-high-strength steel plate Q550 can replace Q460.

When is it not recommended to replace Q550 with Q690?

Under extreme working conditions, stringent welding requirements and high toughness low-temperature environments, it is not recommended to replace Q690 with Hot Rolled Q550 High Strength Steel Plate.

Which foreign brand does Q550 correspond to?

  • EU standard (EN): S550 series /
  • Q550D/E: S550QL or S550ML /
  • US standard (ASTM/AISI): ASTM A710 (Class 3) or ASTM A514 (T1 type) /
  • Japanese standard (JIS): SM570 series /
  • German standard (DIN): Corresponding to StE550 or S550 series /
  • Q550D: -20℃ impact, corresponding to European standard J2 or K2 grade /
  • Q550E: -40℃ impact, corresponding to European standard NL or ML grade, suitable for cold region structures /

Why is Q550 steel prone to deformation?

The Q550F carbon steel itself is a type of high-strength steel and is not prone to deformation under load. The so-called “easy deformation” usually occurs due to improper processing and cutting techniques, unremoved thermal treatment stresses, or exceeding its 550 MPa yield limit.

Q550 – How to choose the thickness?

  • 3-4mm (ultra-thin/thin sheet): Suitable for precision components that are sensitive to weight. Such as the anti-collision beam of new energy vehicles, battery trays, and the frame of construction machinery cab(Q550 high-strength steel).
  • 5-6mm (Medium-thin Plate): Balances strength and plasticity, suitable for dynamic load scenarios. Commonly used in the strengthening plates of mobile crane booms, the underframes of high-speed trains, the U-ribs of bridges, and the base materials of mining dump truck liners.
  • 8-12mm (Medium-thick plate): Significantly enhanced load-bearing capacity, excellent fatigue resistance. Suitable for heavy equipment frames (such as the arm of an excavator), ship decks, large building supports, and heavy equipment bases.

Which countries can Q550 be exported to?

The Q550 Q550B Q550C Q550D Q550E High Strength Steel can be exported to Southeast Asia (Laos, Malaysia), Africa (East Africa), as well as countries and regions worldwide that follow American standards, European standards, and Japanese standards.

In Situ Steel Strength Evaluation Using Brinell Hardness Method---- A Case Study on Q550

**********After the Q550 high-strength plate has been in service for a long time, its remaining strength needs to be evaluated. However, since it is not possible to cut standard tensile specimens from the component, the **Brinell Hardness Test (HBW)** is usually used for on-site rapid detection.

Coarse-Grain Heat-Affected Zone Microstructure Evolution and Crack Propagation of Ca-Treated Q550 Thick-Steel Plate by High-Heat Input Welding

**********Under high heat input welding conditions, the coarse-grained heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) of Q550 thick steel plates treated with Ca experienced significant microstructure evolution, which had a decisive impact on the toughness and crack resistance of the welded joint. During the welding process, as the peak temperature usually exceeded 1100 ℃, the original ferrite and pearlite structures were completely austenitized, and at the same time, the grains rapidly grew, resulting in the formation of coarse austenite grains. As the weld cooled down, the coarse-grained area mainly transformed into bainite, M/A (martensite-austenite) components, and a small amount of Widmanstätten structure. When the heat input was high and the cooling rate was slow, the M/A components were prone to accumulate at the original austenite grain boundaries and become stress concentration areas, reducing the impact toughness of the coarse-grained area and providing favorable conditions for crack initiation.

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