Our steel plates are high - performance metal products manufactured with advanced technology and strict quality control standards. They are made from high - quality raw materials, featuring excellent mechanical properties, strong corrosion resistance, and high durability.

Production Process

Products Description

product-574-335

Element Content

Element	Content Range (wt%)	Key Function
Carbon (C)	≤0.20	Improves strength; controlled to avoid brittleness.
Silicon (Si)	0.20–0.60	Enhances strength and oxidation resistance.
Manganese (Mn)	1.00–1.60	Core strengthening element; improves toughness.
Phosphorus (P)	≤0.035	Harmful impurity; restricted to prevent brittleness.
Sulfur (S)	≤0.035	Harmful impurity; restricted to avoid hot cracking.
Vanadium (V)	0.02–0.15	Refines grains; enhances strength and toughness.
Niobium (Nb)	0.015–0.060	Grain refinement; improves strength and weldability.
Titanium (Ti)	0.02–0.20	Fixes nitrogen; refines microstructure.

Q460 corresponding foreign standards and grades

Region/Organization	Standard	Grade
USA (ASTM)	ASTM A572M	Gr. 65
Europe (EN)	EN 10113 - 2 EN 10113 - 3	S460NL S460ML
Germany (DIN EN)	DIN EN 10113 - 2 DIN EN 10113 - 3	S460NL S460ML
Japan (JIS)	JIS G3106 JIS G3114	SM570 SMA570W SMA570P
France (NF EN)	NF EN 10113 - 2 NF EN 10113 - 3	S460NL S460ML
UK (BS EN)	BS EN 10113 - 2 BS EN 10113 - 3	S460NL S460ML
ISO	ISO 4950 - 2 ISO 4950 - 3	E460CC E460DD E460E

Key Features

Diverse Materials

Covers various materials including low-carbon steel, medium-carbon steel, high-carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel to meet different performance needs.

Controlled Precision

Strict dimensional tolerances with thickness deviation ≤ ±0.05mm (for cold-rolled sheets) and minimal flatness error ensure machining accuracy.

Stable Performance

Uniform mechanical properties ensured through strict heat treatment processes, offering excellent impact resistance and corrosion resistance.

Processing Flexibilite

Suitable for various processing methods like cutting, welding, bending, and stamping, adaptable to complex working conditions.

Strong Customization

Supports customization of thickness, width, length, and special surface treatments according to customer requirements to meet personalized application needs.

Q460 Carbon Steel Plate Processing

Process	Method	Key Parameters & Notes
Cutting	Plasma / Oxyfuel Cutting	- Minimize heat-affected zones (HAZ) to preserve material properties.
Welding	Low-Hydrogen Electrodes (e.g., E7018)	- Preheat: 100–150°C (for thick plates). - Interpass Temp.Control below 250°C to avoid cracking.
Bending	Cold/Hot Bending	- Minimum Bend Radius: 3× plate thickness. - Avoid over-bending to prevent surface cracks.

Why Choose Q460?

Higher Strength-to-Weight Ratio vs. Q345 (reduces material usage).
Better Fatigue Resistance for dynamic loads.
Compliance with GB, EN, and ASTM standards.

Packaging of Q460 Carbon Steel Plate

FAQ

Q: What is Q460 steel?

A: Q460 steel is a high-strength low-alloy structural steel primarily used in engineering structures.

Q: Can Q460 replace Q345 without design changes?
A: No – Q460 steel cannot replace Q345 without design changes.Q460 has a minimum yield strength of 460 MPa, while Q345 is 345 MPa - a 33% increase that disrupts the original design balance.

Q: Is Q460 corrosion-resistant?
A: Q460 steel has basic corrosion resistance but is not inherently corrosion-resistant - it belongs to general structural steel without specialized anti-corrosion alloying.