S960 High Strength Structural Steel Plate
S960 is a quenched and tempered ultra-high-strength structural steel with a minimum yield strength of 960 MPa. Designed for weight-sensitive, high-load structural applications, it offers superior strength, excellent weldability, and high impact toughness — making it ideal for advanced engineering and construction projects.
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Ultra-High Yield Strength: ≥ 960 MPa for maximum structural efficiency.
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Excellent Weldability: Compatible with standard welding methods using low hydrogen procedures.
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High Impact Toughness: Reliable performance under dynamic or low-temperature conditions.
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Reduced Structural Weight: Enables lighter, stronger, and more cost-effective designs.
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Compliant with EN 10025-6: Quenched and tempered under strict European standards.
S960 Steel Description
S960 steel plate is produced using advanced quenching and tempering technology to achieve homogeneous strength and toughness throughout the thickness. This steel grade is ideal for highly stressed load-bearing structures that demand both safety and reduced weight.
It exhibits excellent surface quality, dimensional accuracy, and cutting performance, making it a preferred material for CNC machining, laser cutting, and welded fabrication.
S960 helps engineers push design limits while maintaining compliance with international safety and performance standards.
S960 Technical Data Sheet
| S960 Chemical Composition | |||||||||||
| Element | C | Si | Mn | P (max) | S (max) | Cr | Ni | Mo | V | Nb | Ti |
| S960 | ≤ 0.20 | ≤ 0.80 | ≤ 1.70 | 0.025 | 0.015 | ≤ 1.50 | ≤ 2.00 | ≤ 0.70 | ≤ 0.12 | ≤ 0.06 | ≤ 0.04 |
| S960 Mechanical Properties | ||
| Property | Unit | Typical Value |
| Yield Strength (min.) | MPa | 960 |
| Tensile Strength | MPa | 980 – 1150 |
| Elongation (min.) | % | 10 – 14 |
| Impact Energy (at –40 °C) | J | ≥ 40 |
| Delivery Condition | — | Quenched & Tempered |
| Standard | — | EN 10025-6 |
S960 Steel Applications
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Heavy lifting equipment and cranes
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Offshore platforms and wind towers
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Mining trucks and construction machinery
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Bridge structures and high-rise frameworks
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Vehicle chassis and engineering equipment
