High Strength,

low alloy steels

Flat products, hot rolled into high strength steels for cold forming

1 Description and advantages

2 Typical applications

These steels conform to the European standard EN 10149.2 :

1995. This type of steel is called a high strength, low alloy (HSLA)
steel.
High strength, low alloy steels are characterised by low carbon and
alloy element contents, which give them excellent functional properties such as suitability for cold forming, profiling, welding and coating. Their strengthening mechanisms of precipitation hardening and
grain size refinement enable the achievement of high strength levels.

Advantages of HSLA steels:

They combine improved weldability, due to the very low carbon level, with good formability. Their mechanical characteristics facilitate
forming on presses and automated lines. They are further characteriHSLA steels are generally for structural parts such as welded tubes,

sed by a good resistance to fatigue and impact.

beams and profiled or slightly pressed parts.

Thanks to their high elasticity limit (Re), they are particularly suited
when a reduction in weight is required. This is why these steels are
often used to replace conventional structural steels.

Automotive: pressed chassis and reinforcement parts, beams or

welded tubes.

Weight and thickness reduction

S235JR
10.00mm
8.00mm
6.00mm
4.00mm
Weight and
thickness
reduction

Seats: tubes, rails and mechanical elements.

S315MC
8.50mm
6.80mm
5.10mm
3.40mm

S355MC
8.00mm
6.40mm
4.80mm
3.20mm

S500MC
7.00mm
5.60mm
4.20mm
2.80mm

S700MC
6.00mm
4.80mm
3.60mm
2.40mm

15%

20%

30%

40%

(Approximate values calculated using the yield strength of unbent steel. For
units working in bending conditions or in compression, it must be recalculated
considering static and dynamic factors).

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HSLA steels are used in sectors such as :

Industrial vehicles, tractors, trailers and skips as chassis components (resistance to fatigue).
Lifting and handling equipment (cranes, fork lifts, platforms, warehouse shelves, lifts).
The agricultural sector for chassis and protective elements.
Roll bars, buildings, containers, urban lighting masts, concrete
mixers

3 Standards and specifications

5 Dimensions

Conforms to the European standard EN 10149.2 : 1995. This Eu-

The characteristics of Dufercos hot strip mill enable the production of

ropean standard stipulates the requirements for high strength, low

high strength quality products covering a broad range of dimensions.

alloy steels.

5.1)

3.1) Mechanical properties

Grades
S315MC
S355MC
S420MC
S460MC
S500MC
S550MC
S600MC
S650MC
S700MC

Yield
Strength
(MPa) min
315
355
420
460
500
550
600
650
700

Tensile
Strength
(MPa)
min-max
390-510
430-550
480-620
520-670
550-700
600-760
650-820
700-880
750-950

Grades S240MC/S280MC

L0=5,65 Min Bending

Elongation
So(%)
L0=80mm
Radius
T<3.00mm T 3.00mm
20
24
0.0 x ep
19
23
0.5 x ep
16
19
0.5 x ep
14
17
1.0 x ep
12
14
1.0 x ep
12
14
1.5 x ep
11
13
1.5 x ep
10
12
2.0 x ep
10
12
2.0 x ep

Mechanical properties of samples in the rolling direction

3.2) Analyse chimique sur coule

C% Mn%
Grades max
max
S315MC 0.12 1.30
S355MC 0.12 1.50
S420MC 0.12 1.60
S460MC 0.12 1.60
S500MC 0.12 1.70
S550MC 0.12 1.80
S600MC 0.12 1.90
S650MC 0.12 2.00
S700MC 0.12 2.10

Si%
max
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.60
0.60

P%
max
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025

Available range:

S%
max
0.020
0.020
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015

Nb%
max
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090

Ti%
max
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.22
0.22
0.22

V%
max
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20

Mo% B%
max max

12,70mm 960
960
10,00mm 960
960
8,00mm 960
960
6,00mm 960
960
4,00mm 960
960
960
960
3,00mm 960
960
960
960
960
2,60mm 960
2,40mm 960
2,20mm 960
2,10mm 960
2,00mm 960
1,90mm 960
1,80mm 960
1,70mm 960
1,60mm 960
1,50mm 960

1200

1260

1300

1350

Grades S315MC

0.50 0.005
0.50 0.005
0.50 0.005

Specific requirements:
- Suitability for galvanising: Low Silicon: Consult the Sales Department.
- Impact strength: at - 20C / - 40C: Consult the Sales Department.

4 Coating
Depending on the material strength and width, Beautor & Strasbourg
can supply hot rolled strip with a coating up to a thickness of 3.00

12,70mm 960
960
10,00mm 960
960
8,00mm 960
960
6,00mm 960
960
4,00mm 960
960
960
960
3,00mm 960
960
960
960
960
2,60mm 960
2,40mm 960
2,20mm 960
2,10mm 960
2,00mm 960
1,90mm 960
1,80mm 960
1,70mm 960
1,60mm 960
1,50mm 960

1250

1280
1280

1380

1400

1450

1500

1550

1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595

1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1500 1595
1410 1570
1370 1520
1330 1470
1420

mm. This option is particularly suitable for automobile parts or structures subject to corrosive environments. The available coatings in-

Electro galvanising 2.5/2.5 up to 20.0/20.0 m : 40 to 150 g/

m2 single or double sided. Consult the Sales Department for detailed
information.
Hot dip galvanising: 7.5/7.5 up to 20.0/20.0 m :100 to 350
g/m2 single or double sided. Consult the Sales Department for detailed information.
Dimensional limitations, coil weights and packaging differing from
those mentioned in paragraphs 5 and 6 may apply to coated products. Consult the Sales Department for detailed information.

Grades S355MC

12,70mm 960
960
10,00mm 960
960
8,00mm 960
960
6,00mm 960
960
4,00mm 960
960
960
960
3,00mm 960
960
960
960
2,80mm 960
2,60mm 960
2,40mm 960
2,20mm 960
2,10mm 960
2,00mm 960
1,90mm 960
1,80mm 960
1,70mm 960
1,60mm 960
1,50mm 960

1170
1170

1190

1230

1460
1390 1500
1300 1420
1260 1370
1220 1320
1270

1530
1530
1530
1530

1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595

Standard range
Extended range subject to mill approval
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clude:

Grade S420MC

12,70mm 960
960
10,00mm 960
960
8,00mm 960
960
6,00mm 960
960
4,00mm 960
960
3,40mm 960
3,20mm 960
3,00mm 960
960
960
960
2,80mm 960
2,60mm 960
2,40mm 960
2,20mm 960
2,10mm 960
2,00mm 960
1,90mm 960
1,80mm 960
1,70mm 960
1,60mm 960
1,50mm 960

1060

1070

Grades S460MC

10,00mm 960
960
8,00mm 960
6,50mm 960
6,00mm 960
960
4,00mm 960
3,80mm 960
3,40mm 960
3,30mm 960
3,20mm 960
3,00mm 960
2,80mm 960
2,60mm 960
2,50mm 960
2,40mm 960
2,30mm 960
2,20mm 960
2,10mm 960
2,00mm 960

10,00mm
9,00mm
8,00mm
7,50mm
7,00mm
6,50mm
6,00mm
5,50mm
5,00mm
4,50mm
4,19mm
3,80mm
3,60mm
3,20mm
3,00mm
2,80mm
2,50mm
2,40mm
2,30mm
2,20mm
2,10mm
2,00mm

10,00mm
9,00mm
8,00mm
7,50mm
6,50mm
6,00mm
5,50mm
5,00mm
4,20mm
4,00mm
3,80mm
3,40mm
3,30mm
3,20mm
3,10mm
3,00mm
2,50mm

1110

1280
1210 1350
1180 1280
1140 1220
1180

1120

1140

1170

1210

1020

1050

1080

1120

1200

1120

1200

1500
1500

1300

1350
1350

1560
1560

Production standard
Production sous rserve accord usine

1400
1400

1520
1520

6 Coil weight, protection, packaging and documents

1595
1595
1595
1595

Coils with a mill finish:

Maximum coil weight: 26 tonnes.

Standard weight :14 to 18kg/mm of width.
Max outside diameter: 2,050mm.
Inside diameter: 762mm +/-30.
Eye horizontal.
Maximum coil weight: 25 tonnes.
Standard weight :14 to 18kg/mm of width.
Max outside diameter: 1900mm.
Inside diameter: 610mm +/-30.
Eye horizontal.

1300

1500
1500
1500
1500

1360

1430

Protection and packaging:

1595
1595
1595
1595
1595

1560

Radial and circumferential strapping.

1 internal label / 1 external label.
Bar coding according to the Galia/Odette standard.
For pickled products: coated with protective anticorrosion
oil or oil for rerolling.

Documents :
Certificates in accordance with EN10204:2004.

1100
1100

1260

1100

1200

7 Information and particular suggestions

Grades S550MC
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960

1250

1300
1300

1100
1100

1160

1100
1100
1100

Pickled coils:

Grades S500MC
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960

960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960
960

The thickness tolerances of this product range of conform to

EN 10051
3/4 EN 10051 on request
1/2 EN 10051 on request

1500

1190

Grades S600 ET 700MC

10,00mm
9,00mm
8,00mm
7,50mm
6,50mm
6,00mm
5,50mm
5,00mm
4,60mm
4,20mm
3,80mm
3,40mm
3,00mm

5.2) Thickness tolerances

1100
1100
1100

Standard range
Extended range subject to mill approval

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1150

1420
1420
1420
1420
1360 1460
1380

1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1595
1570 1595
1500 1595
1530
1530
1530
1530

1260

1320

1350

Weldability: These steels can be welded by all conventional wel1250

1380

ding processes due to their low carbon equivalent values.

1300

1480
1480

1450
1540

1595
1595
1595

Cutting: These steels can be finished by all mechanical cutting processes as well as by laser or high definition plasma cutting. Low
speed flame cutting is not advised as it may cause a deterioration of
the mechanical properties.

8 Nearest equivalent specifications (Guideline only):

Grades
S315MC
S355MC
S420MC
S460MC
S500MC
S550MC
S600MC
S650MC
S700MC

Corresponding specification
Steel Number
1.0972
1.0976
1.0980
1.0982
1.0984
1.0986
1.8969
1.8976
1.8974

EU 149 part 2
FeE355-TM
FeE420-TM
FeE560-TM

*The strength values of these grades of steel are tested on transverse samples.

Former corresponding specification

SEW 092*
GB BS1449
QStE300TM
43F35
QStE360TM
46F40
QStE420TM
50F45
QStE460TM
QStE500TM
QStE550TM
60F55
QStE600TM
QStE650TM
QStE690TM
75F70

US SAEJ1392
Gr 45
Gr 50
Gr 60
Gr 65
Gr 70
Gr 80
A515

For further information, contact our Technical Department.

The information given in this data sheet are correct at the time of publishing and are intended to give a general guideline for the purchasing and use of the steels.

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Values quoted must not be considered as being guaranteed unless specifically confirmed separately in writing.