Quenched and tempered S690QL equivalent material

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Quenched and tempered S690QL steel plate is a widely used high-strength structural steel under EN 10025-6, known for its excellent yield strength, toughness, and weldability. It plays a critical role in demanding applications such as cranes, offshore structures, bridges, mining equipment, and heavy machinery.

 

However, in global procurement, buyers often ask:
"What is the equivalent material to S690QL?"

 

Understanding S690QL equivalent grades across different standards helps engineers, EPC contractors, and steel buyers optimize sourcing, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with project specifications. In this guide, GNEE Steel explains the most common S690QL equivalents and how to choose the right material for your application.

 

What is the quenched and tempered S690QL equivalent material?

 

Quenched and tempered S690QL equivalent material:

EU USA Germany France European old Sweden Inter
EN - DIN,WNr AFNOR EN SS ISO
S690QL A709-100 TStE690V E690T FeE690VKT 2625 E690
    E690TFP      
    S690T      

 

Chemical composition % of steel S690QL (1.8928): EN 10025-6-2004

 

C Si Mn Ni P S Cr Mo V N Nb Ti Cu Zr B CEV
max 0.2 max 0.8 max 1.7 max 2 max 0.02 max 0.01 max 1.5 max 0.7 max 0.12 max 0.015 max 0.06 max 0.05 max 0.5 max 0.15 max 0.005 max 0.83

 

Mechanical properties of steel S690QL (1.8928)

 

 

Nominal thickness (mm): 3 - 50 50 - 100 100 - 150
Rm - Tensile strength (MPa) 770-940 760-930 710-900

 

Nominal thickness (mm): 3 - 50 50 - 100 100 - 150
ReH - Minimum yield strength (MPa) 690 650 630

 

KV - Impact energy (J) longitud.,
50
-20°
40
-40°
30

 

A - Min. elongation Lo = 5,65 √ So (%) 14

 

Applications of S690QL and Its Equivalents

 

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Heavy Transportation: S690QL and its equivalents are ideal for trailer frames, offering the strength and toughness required to carry heavy loads over long distances. They are also widely used in transport platforms, ensuring durability under repeated loading, and in special-purpose vehicles, where high-strength steel improves performance while reducing structural weight.

Construction Industry: These high-strength steels are commonly applied in load-bearing steel structures, providing the necessary reliability and stability for large buildings and industrial facilities. They are also used in columns and beams, enabling leaner designs without compromising safety, which optimizes material usage and overall construction efficiency.

Machine Building: In heavy machinery manufacturing, S690QL equivalents are used for frames and support structures, ensuring that equipment can withstand high operational stresses. Their toughness and consistent mechanical properties make them suitable for machines exposed to dynamic loads and harsh conditions.

Lifting Equipment: For crane booms, jibs, and other load-bearing components, quenched and tempered high-strength steels enhance structural efficiency and safety, allowing for higher lifting capacities while maintaining long-term reliability.

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How to Select the Right S690QL Equivalent Material?

 

 

Before choosing an equivalent grade, consider:

  • Yield & tensile strength requirements
  • Impact test temperature
  • Welding and fabrication conditions
  • Applicable design codes (EN, ASTM, GB)
  • Project approval authority requirements

GNEE Steel engineers are ready to assist you with material comparison and compliance checks.

 

 

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What is the equivalent material to S690ql?

The S690ql Equivalent Material in Japan is JIS JFE HITEN 780LE with ISO standard of ISO 4952 E690 grade. In Austria, the equivalent material is ALFORM 700. S690ql Equivalent Indian Standard is the Rockstar steel grade.

 

What is the material specification of S690ql?

S690QL is a high strength quenched and tempered steel grade that complies to steel specification EN 10025. The designation S690QL refers to a minimum yield strength of 690 MPa.

 

What is the ASTM equivalent of S690?

Approximate equivalents
ASTM A514, EN 10149-2 Grade S700MC, AS/NZS 3579 Grade 700, AM 700, Bisalloy 80.

 

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 difference between S700MC and S690ql?

The S700MC Steel is basically a structural steel plate developed especially for applications requiring high yield strength. They are used for several load bearing applications. The S690ql is a low alloy structural steel which is high in strength and comes with good weldability.

 

What is the difference between S890QL and S690QL?

S890QL is a structural steel grade with an even greater yield strength than S690QL. The material serves as a great option for procurers who wish to promote high strength in a cost effective way.

 

 

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Grades Of Carbon and Low-alloy High-strength Steels Supplied By GNEE
ASTM/ASME ASTM A36/A36M ASTM A36      
ASTM A283/A283M ASTM A283 Grade A ASTM A283 Grade B ASTM A283 Grade C ASTM A283 Grade D
ASTM A514/A514M ASTM A514 Grade A ASTM A514 Grade B ASTM A514 Grade C ASTM A514 Grade E
ASTM A514 Grade F ASTM A514 Grade H ASTM A514 Grade J ASTM A514 Grade K
ASTM A514 Grade M ASTM A514 Grade P ASTM A514 Grade Q ASTM A514 Grade R
ASTM A514 Grade S ASTM A514 Grade T    
ASTM A572/A572M ASTM A572 Grade 42 ASTM A572 Grade 50 ASTM A572 Grade 55 ASTM A572 Grade 60
ASTM A572 Grade 65      
ASTM A573/A573M ASTM A573 Grade 58 ASTM A573 Grade 65 ASTM A573 Grade 70  
ASTM A588/A588M ASTM A588 Grade A ASTM A588 Grade B ASTM A588 Grade C ASTM A588 Grade K
ASTM A633/A633M ASTM A633 Grade A ASTM A633 Grade C ASTM A633 Grade D ASTM A633 Grade E
ASTM A656/A656M ASTM A656 Grade 50 ASTM A656 Grade 60 ASTM A656 Grade 70 ASTM A656 Grade 80
ASTM A709/A709M ASTM A709 Grade 36 ASTM A709 Grade 50 ASTM A709 Grade 50S ASTM A709 Grade 50W
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 50W ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W ASTM A709 Grade 100 ASTM A709 Grade 100W
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 100W      
ASME SA36/SA36M ASME SA36      
ASME SA283/SA283M ASME SA283 Grade A ASME SA283 Grade B ASME SA283 Grade C ASME SA283 Grade D
ASME SA514/SA514M ASME SA514 Grade A ASME SA514 Grade B ASME SA514 Grade C ASME SA514 Grade E
ASME SA514 Grade F ASME SA514 Grade H ASME SA514 Grade J ASME SA514 Grade K
ASME SA514 Grade M ASME SA514 Grade P ASME SA514 Grade Q ASME SA514 Grade R
ASME SA514 Grade S ASME SA514 Grade T    
ASME SA572/SA572M ASME SA572 Grade 42 ASME SA572 Grade 50 ASME SA572 Grade 55 ASME SA572 Grade 60
ASME SA572 Grade 65      
ASME SA573/SA573M ASME SA573 Grade 58 ASME SA573 Grade 65 ASME SA573 Grade 70  
ASME SA588/SA588M ASME SA588 Grade A ASME SA588 Grade B ASME SA588 Grade C ASME SA588 Grade K
ASME SA633/SA633M ASME SA633 Grade A ASME SA633 Grade C ASME SA633 Grade D ASME SA633 Grade E
ASME SA656/SA656M ASME SA656 Grade 50 ASME SA656 Grade 60 ASME SA656 Grade 70 ASME SA656 Grade 80
ASME SA709/SA709M ASME SA709 Grade 36 ASME SA709 Grade 50 ASME SA709 Grade 50S ASME SA709 Grade 50W
ASME SA709 Grade HPS 50W ASME SA709 Grade HPS 70W ASME SA709 Grade 100 ASME SA709 Grade 100W
ASME SA709 Grade HPS 100W      
EN10025 EN10025-2 EN10025-2 S235J0 EN10025-2 S275J0 EN10025-2 S355J0 EN10025-2 S355K2
EN10025-2 S235JR EN10025-2 S275JR EN10025-2 S355JR EN10025-2 S420J0
EN10025-2 S235J2 EN10025-2 S275J2 EN10025-2 S355J2  
EN10025-3 EN10025-3 S275N EN10025-3 S355N EN10025-3 S420N EN10025-3 S460N
EN10025-3 S275NL EN10025-3 S355NL EN10025-3 S420NL EN10025-3 S460NL
EN10025-4 EN10025-4 S275M EN10025-4 S355M EN10025-4 S420M EN10025-4 S460M
EN10025-4 S275ML EN10025-4 S355ML EN10025-4 S420ML EN10025-4 S460ML
EN10025-6 EN10025-6 S460Q EN10025-6 S460QL EN10025-6 S460QL1 EN10025-6 S500Q
EN10025-6 S500QL EN10025-6 S500QL1 EN10025-6 S550Q EN10025-6 S550QL
EN10025-6 S550QL1 EN10025-6 S620Q EN10025-6 S620QL EN10025-6 S620QL1
EN10025-6 S690Q EN10025-6 S690QL EN10025-6 S690Q1 EN10025-6 S890Q
EN10025-6 S890QL EN10025-6 S890QL1 EN10025-6 S960Q EN10025-6 S960QL
EN 10149 EN 10149-2 S315MC S355MC S420MC S460MC
S500MC S550MC S600MC S650MC
S700MC S900MC S960MC  
JIS JIS G3101 JIS G3101 SS330 JIS G3101 SS400 JIS G3101 SS490 JIS G3101 SS540
JIS G3106 JIS G3106 SM400A JIS G3106 SM400B JIS G3106 SM400C JIS G3106 SM490A
JIS G3106 SM490YA JIS G3106 SM490B JIS G3106 SM490YB JIS G3106 SM490C
JIS G3106 SM520B JIS G3106 SM520C JIS G3106 SM570  
DIN DIN 17100 DIN17100 St52-3 DIN17100 St37-2 DIN17100 St37-3 DIN17100 RSt37-2
DIN17100 USt37-2      
DIN 17102 DIN17102 StE315 DIN17102 EStE315 DIN17102 TStE315 DIN17102 WStE315
DIN17102 StE355 DIN17102 EStE355 DIN17102 TStE355 DIN17102 WStE355
DIN17102 StE380 DIN17102 EStE380 DIN17102 TStE380 DIN17102 WStE380
DIN17102 StE420 DIN17102 EStE420 DIN17102 TStE420 DIN17102 WStE420
DIN17102 StE460 DIN17102 EStE460 DIN17102 TStE460 DIN17102 WStE460
DIN17102 StE500 DIN17102 EStE500 DIN17102 TStE500 DIN17102 WStE500
DIN17102 EStE285      
GB GB/T700 GB/T700 Q235A GB/T700 Q235B GB/T700 Q235C GB/T700 Q235D
GB/T700 Q275      
GB/T1591 GB/T1591 Q345A GB/T1591 Q390A GB/T1591 Q420A GB/T1591 Q420E
GB/T1591 Q345B GB/T1591 Q390B GB/T1591 Q420B GB/T1591 Q460C
GB/T1591 Q345C GB/T1591 Q390C GB/T1591 Q420C GB/T1591 Q460D
GB/T1591 Q345D GB/T1591 Q390D GB/T1591 Q420D GB/T1591 Q460E
GB/T1591 Q345E GB/T1591 Q390E    
GB/T16270 GB/T16270 Q550C GB/T16270 Q550D GB/T16270 Q550E GB/T16270 Q550F
GB/T16270 Q620C GB/T16270 Q620D GB/T16270 Q620E GB/T16270 Q620F
GB/T16270 Q690C GB/T16270 Q690D GB/T16270 Q690E GB/T16270 Q690F
GB/T16270 Q800C GB/T16270 Q800D GB/T16270 Q800E GB/T16270 Q800F
GB/T16270 Q890C GB/T16270 Q890D GB/T16270 Q890E GB/T16270 Q890F
GB/T16270 Q960C GB/T16270 Q960D GB/T16270 Q960E GB/T16270 Q960F
GB/T16270 Q500