Thabiso Steel stands out as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of top-notch steel products, proudly serving Cape Town and the wider South Africa. We focus on delivering premium-grade S960QL steel sheets and plates, crafted to meet the rigorous demands of advanced engineering and structural projects. With a strong commitment to quality, dependability, and prompt delivery, Thabiso Steel guarantees that every product adheres to international standards for strength and durability. Whether your project involves heavy machinery, structural elements, or high-load frameworks, our S960QL sheets and plates provide exceptional performance. Choose Thabiso Steel for outstanding solutions tailored to your industrial and commercial requirements.
S960QL steel is a high-strength, quenched and tempered structural steel that meets EN 10025-6 standards. It features a well-balanced mix of carbon, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, and nickel, which enhances its hardenability and weldability. The typical mechanical properties include a minimum yield strength of 960 MPa and a tensile strength that ranges from 980 to 1150 MPa. It also boasts excellent toughness at low temperatures, with guaranteed impact strength at -40°C. These characteristics make S960QL perfect for demanding structural applications where reducing weight and maintaining high load-bearing capacity are crucial without compromising safety or performance.
| Material | EN 10025-6 S960QL |
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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 are extensively utilized in industries that require high strength-to-weight ratios, such as construction, mining, heavy transportation, and crane manufacturing. Their remarkable mechanical performance makes them ideal for structural components, load-bearing frameworks, and mobile equipment that endure extreme stress or dynamic loading. Additionally, S960QL is frequently used in the fabrication of bridges, pressure vessels, offshore platforms, and specialized machinery. Thanks to its superior strength and excellent weldability, it allows designers to create lighter, more efficient structures without sacrificing durability or safety.
ThabisoSteel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa.
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