Strenx® 700 product group
Strenx® 700 is a group of structural steels with a minimum yield strength between 650 and 700 MPa (94-101 ksi) depending on thickness.
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SUITABLE APPLICATIONS
Wide range of load-bearing structures
TYPE OF PRODUCTS
Plate, sheet, coil and slit coil
THICKNESS RANGE
0.7-160 mm (0.028”-6.299”)
A wide range of high-strength steel for high-demanding structures
STRENX® 700 E
Typical applications include demanding load-bearing structures.
Impact toughness: 69 J at -40°C (51 ft-lb at -40°F)
Plate: 4-160 mm (0.157”-6.299”)
Standard: EN 10025-6 S690QL Impact test at -40°C (-40°F)
Format: Plate
STRENX® 700MC D
Typical applications include demanding load-bearing structures.
Impact toughness: 40 J at -20°C (30 ft-lb at -4°F)
Hot rolled strip: 2-10 mm (0.079”-0.393”)
Standard: EN 10149-2 S700MC Impact test at -20°C (-4°F)
Format: Sheet, coil and slit coil
STRENX® 700MC E
Typical applications include demanding load-bearing structures in cold conditions.
Impact toughness: 27 J at -40°C (20 ft-lb at -40°F)
Hot rolled strip: 2-10 mm (0.079”-0.393”)
Standard: EN 10149-2 S700MC Impact test at -40°C (-40°F)
Format: Sheet, coil and slit coil
STRENX® 700 F
For demanding load-bearing structures in cold and extreme conditions.
Impact toughness: 27 J at -60°C (20 ft-lb at -76°F)
Plate: 4-130 mm (0.157”-5.118”)
Standard: EN 10025-6 S690QL1 Impact test at -60°C (-76°F)
Format: Plate
STRENX® 700MC PLUS
High-strength structural steel with advanced cold formability and impact toughness for highly demanding applications.
Impact toughness: 40 J at -60°C (30 ft-lb at -76°F)
Hot rolled strip: 3-12 mm (0.079”-0.393”)
Standard: EN 10149-2 S700MC Impact test at -60°C (-76°F)
Format: Sheet
STRENX® 700 OME
A structural steel developed for use in demanding load-bearing structures within the offshore and marine Industry.
Impact toughness: 69 J at -40°C (51 ft-lb at -40°F)
Plate: 4-130 mm (0.157” -5.118”)
Standard: EN 10025-6 S690QL Impact test at -40°C
Format: Plate
STRENX® P700
Typical applications are demanding load-bearing structures exposed for pressure and elevated temperatures.
Plate: 4-100 mm (0.157”-3.937”)
Standard: EN 10 028-6 P690Q, P690QH, P690QL1 and P690QL2
Format: Plate
STRENX® 700 CR
Typical applications include a wide range of components and parts, for example load-bearing structures.
Cold rolled strip: 0.7-2.1 mm (0.028”-0.083”)
Standard: SSAB specification
Format: Sheet, coil and slit coil
STRENX® 700 CR W
Strenx® 700 CR W is a cold-rolled weathering steel with a minimum yield strength of 700 MPa, for the lightest load-bearing structures.
Cold rolled strip: 0.7 - 2.1 mm (0.028”-0.083”)
Standard: SSAB specification
Format: Sheet, coil, and slit coil
STRENX® 700 HR W
For weather-resistant structures in transport, lifting and other load-bearing applications.
Impact toughness: 40 J at -20°C (30 ft-lb at -4°F)
Hot rolled strip: 3.0-6.1 mm (0.079”-0.240”)
Standard: EN 10149-2 S700MC
Format: Hot-rolled Strip
Strenx® 700 takes performance above and beyond
Yield strength of 700 MPa (101 ksi) and above is the new normal when designing high-strength steel. If you are using a lower strength steel, your products are probably not living up to their potential.
Upgrading to a steel with higher yield strength leaves room for more high performing designs with increased load-bearing capacity. The stresses can be higher which allows for the use of thinner steel. This adds several advantages:
• Depending on the starting point, designers can cut up to 40% weight of steel structures – and still increase the fatigue life.
• If the parts are welded, welding time and the amount of welding consumables will be significantly reduced.
Upgrading to a steel with higher yield strength leaves room for more high performing designs with increased load-bearing capacity. The stresses can be higher which allows for the use of thinner steel. This adds several advantages:
• Depending on the starting point, designers can cut up to 40% weight of steel structures – and still increase the fatigue life.
• If the parts are welded, welding time and the amount of welding consumables will be significantly reduced.
Typical upgrading benefits
Strenx® 700MC is commonly used in lightweight solutions for trailer chassis. Upgrading a trailer chassis from a 350-grade using Strenx® 700MC typically generates a weight reduction of about 30% for the chassis structural parts. Depending on the chassis design, the weight reduction potential may be even higher, up to 50%. Strenx® 700MC meets or exceeds the EN 10149-2 standard for S700MC steels.
| Original design a) | Lightweight design b) | Lightweight design c) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Grade | S355 | Strenx® 700MC | Strenx® 700MC |
| Weight, m [kg/m] | 42 | 27 | 30 |
| Bending Moment Capasity, M [kNm] | 286 | 306 | 369 |
| Moment of Inertia, I [m4] | 140E-06 | 93E-06 | 140E-06 |
| Section Modulus, W [m3] |
72E-05 | 46E-05 | 58E-05 |
| Weight Reduction, WR [%] | - | 36 | 30 |
CUSTOMER CASE
Innovative crane design for extreme durability
Crane design often involves a compromise between weight and durability. Strenx® 700MC Plus made it possible for Kesla to design a lighter crane without compromising its durability. The material has a high toughness at temperatures as low as -60°C (-76°F) – making the crane reliable and safe even in harsh locations like Siberia.Made for predictable performance in the workshop
Welding
Strenx® 700 can be welded using any conventional welding method. MAG welding is the most common technique today, since it is very easy to automate for high productivity.
Machining
Strenx® 700 can usually be machined without special equipment. Stable machinery fitted with high-speed steel and carbide tools is recommended when drilling, countersinking, tapping, turning and milling.
Bending
Free bending and roll bending of Strenx® steel plate and strip can be done using standard bending machinery. Uniform properties, close thickness tolerances and high surface quality ensure a predictable bending process.
Thermal cutting
Free bending and roll bending of Strenx® steel plate and strip can be done using standard bending machinery. Uniform properties, close thickness tolerances and high surface quality ensure a predictable bending process.
Mechanical cutting
Mechanical cutting of Strenx® 700 is best performed with guillotine shears. Consider carefully the settings of the cutting machine. The most important factors are clearance, cutting angle and blade hardness. The plate should be allowed to warm up thoroughly to around +20°C (68°F) before it is cut.
Strenx® guarantees
Strenx® guarantees include tight thickness tolerances, tight flatness tolerances and bending properties. The tight thickness tolerances enable you to know the weight more precisely. As a result, you can reduce your safety margins. Precise thickness within a plate and between plates makes for safe and predictable performance in the workshop.
Strenx® 700 products and thicknesses
| Strenx® 700 standard products |
Thickness range [mm] | Conform to standard | Formats | Typical products manufactured with Strenx® |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plate | Hot rolled strip | Cold rolled strip | ||||
| Strenx® 700 E | 4-160 | --- |
--- | EN 10025-6 S690QL Impact test at -40°C | Plates | Demanding load-bearing structures |
| Strenx® 700 F | 4-130 | --- | --- | EN 10025-6 S690QL1 Impact test at -60°C | Plates | Demanding load-bearing structures in cold and extreme conditions |
| Strenx® 700 OME | 4-130 | --- | --- | EN 10025-6 S690QL Impact test at -40°C |
Plates | Demanding load-bearing structures within the Offshore and Marine Industry |
| Strenx® 700MC D | --- | 2-10 | --- | EN 10149-2 S700MC Impact test at -20°C | Sheets, Coils & Slit coils | Wide range of structures |
| Strenx® 700MC E | --- | 2-10 | --- | EN 10149-2 S700MC Impact test at -40°C |
Sheets, Coils & Slit coils | Wide range of structures |
| Strenx® 700MC Plus | --- | 3-12 | --- | EN 10149-2 S700MC Impact test at -60°C |
Sheets | Structures requiring extreme formability and impact toughness |
| Strenx® 700 CR | --- | --- | 0.7-2.1 | SSAB specification | Sheets, Coils & Slit coils | Wide range of structures |
| Strenx® P700 | 4-100 | --- | --- | EN 10028-6 P690Q, P690QH, P690QL1, P690QL2 | Plates | Pressure vessel steel that is used for demanding loadbearing structures exposed to pressure and elevated temperatures |
| Strenx® 700 CR W | --- | --- | 0.7-2.1 |
SSAB specification | Sheets, Coils & Slit coils | The lightest load-bearing structures. |
| Strenx® 700 HR W | --- | 3.0-6.1 | --- | EN 10149-2 S700MC, Impact test at -20°C | Sheets, Coils & Slit coils | Weather-resistant structures in transport, lifting and other load-bearing applications. |