Latham Steel, a reliable manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-strength S960QL steel sheets and plates designed for the toughest structural and load-bearing tasks. Known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, S960QL is a quenched and tempered steel that delivers outstanding toughness and dependable performance even under extreme stress. Latham Steel guarantees precise dimensions, a consistent surface finish, and adherence to EN 10025-6 quality standards. These plates are perfect for advanced engineering projects, heavy machinery, lifting equipment, and high-performance structures where maximum strength, reduced weight, and long-lasting durability are crucial for safe and efficient operation.
S960QL steel features low carbon content along with alloying elements like chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and manganese, enhanced by microalloying additions that refine its grain structure. It boasts a minimum yield strength of 960 MPa and impressive tensile strength, achieved through a quenching and tempering process. This steel offers remarkable impact resistance, uniform hardness, and excellent fatigue properties. Despite its high strength, S960QL is still weldable with proper heat control and shows strong resistance to brittle fracture. Its advanced mechanical properties make it ideal for precision-engineered and high-load applications.
| Material | EN 10025-6 S960QL |
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| Dimension Range |
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| SSAB Brand |
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| Test certificates | EN 10204 3.1/2.2 |
| Brands | JSW, Dillinger, Thyssen, SAIL, TATA, JSPL,Essar, POSCO,Uttam, Clabecq, and Mills |
| Mn | 1.70 |
| Si | 00.80 |
| P | 00.020 |
| C | 00.20 |
| S | 00.010 |
| B | 00.0050 |
| N | 00.015 |
| V | 00.12 |
| Cu | 00.50 |
| Cr | 1.50 |
| Mo | 00.70 |
| Ni | 2.0 |
| Nb | 00.06 |
| Ti | 00.05 |
| Zr | 00.15 |
| Elongation A5(min %) | Yield strength Rp0.2(min MPa) | Thickness of material (mm) | Tensile strength Rm(MPa) |
| 12% | 960 MPa | 4.0 – 53.0 mm | 980 – 1150 MPa |
| 10% | 850 MPa | 53.1 – 120.0 mm | 900 – 1100 MPa |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
S960QL steel sheets and plates find their place in high-performance industries that require extreme strength and optimized weight. They are commonly used in crane booms, lifting platforms, telescopic arms, heavy-duty trailers, mining equipment, and specialized transport vehicles. Additionally, these plates are utilized in offshore structures, high-rise building components, military equipment, bridge elements, and precision-engineered frames. The impressive yield strength of S960QL enables manufacturers to create lighter structures without sacrificing safety or load capacity.
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