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Quenched & Tempered Plates for Construction Equipment Manufacturers

From backhoes and bulldozers to telescopic booms and mobile concrete mixers — the construction industry relies on durable, high-strength plates that don’t fail under extreme stress. That’s why Q&T (Quenched and Tempered) steel plates are the preferred choice for heavy-duty construction equipment manufacturing.

These plates are heat-treated to deliver:

  • Superior yield and tensile strength
  • Excellent weldability and formability
  • Resistance to fatigue, bending, and impact

At Hindustan Steel Corporation, we supply a wide range of construction-grade Q&T plates such as S690QL, A514, HITEN 780LE, Dillimax 690T, Strenx 700, and our own HIND HARD 500/550 series — all with guaranteed performance for mobile and static construction machinery.

Applications in Construction Equipment Industry

Q&T plates are essential for the fabrication of stress-prone and load-bearing parts of construction machines:

Construction Equipment Applications:

  • Dozer blades and base frames
  • Excavator arms and linkages
  • Concrete pump outriggers
  • Road pavers and vibratory rollers
  • Mobile crane booms and counterweights
  • Backhoe chassis and support beams

These plates allow equipment manufacturers to achieve better payload-to-weight ratio, improved wear life, and reliable weld joints in outdoor, vibrating, and load-shifting conditions.

Mechanical Properties – Construction-Grade Q&T Plates

Typical mechanical values of Q&T plates used in construction machine components include:

Property Typical Range
Yield Strength 690 – 980 MPa
Tensile Strength 770 – 1300 MPa
Elongation 10–15%
Impact Resistance ≥47J at -20°C / -40°C
Plate Thickness 6 mm – 120 mm

These properties ensure long life, weld safety, and resistance to deformation under dynamic loads.

Recommended Grades for Construction Machinery Use

We help clients choose Q&T plates based on part design, terrain use, and stress profile:

Application Zone Recommended Grades
Arms, booms, and backhoe parts S690QL, HITEN 780LE, Strenx 700
Chassis and frames A514 Gr B, Dillimax 690T, HIND HARD 500
Welded and folded parts HITEN 780LE / S890QL (better bendability)
Shock + structural combo Dillidur 500 / HIND HARD 550

All plates are available with cut-to-size, UT-tested, MTC-certified, and primer-coated options.

Applicable Standards for Construction Equipment Q&T Plates

Construction equipment parts are built to perform under heavy cyclic loading and harsh outdoor conditions. That’s why we supply Q&T plates conforming to international standards:

Standard Grades Supplied Used For
EN 10025-6 S690QL / S890QL / S960QL Earthmoving machines, mobile cranes
ASTM A514 / A517 Grade B / F / Q Chassis, booms, and support frames
JFE HITEN Series 780LE, 980LE Excavator arms, pavers, linkages
Dillinger Series Dillimax 690T / 890T Outriggers, bridge slabs, crane booms
SSAB Strenx Series Strenx 700 / 900 Weight-saving equipment designs

We guide clients to the best-fit standard and grade based on project region, machine usage, and WPS/WPQ requirements.

Available Stock Sizes and Cut-to-Size Supply

We maintain a wide range of Q&T plate dimensions to support fast supply for construction machinery orders:

Dimensions:

  • Thickness: 6 mm to 120 mm
  • Width: 1500 mm to 3000 mm
  • Length: 6000 mm to 12000 mm
  • Custom sizes available on request

Fabrication Support:

  • CNC profile cutting (plasma, oxyfuel)
  • Rolling, folding, bending
  • Weld-edge preparation (bevels)
  • Radius machining, slotting, hole drilling

We deliver ready-to-assemble Q&T plates aligned with your equipment design drawings.

Formability and Weldability – Heavy Machinery Focus

Despite their strength, our Q&T plates maintain excellent process compatibility:

Welding Guidelines:

  • Use low hydrogen electrodes
  • Preheat only when plate >40mm or multi-pass
  • Post-weld cooling at room temperature for best results

Formability:

  • Tight bending radii achievable with S690QL / HITEN
  • Consistent grain for folding without surface cracking
  • Thickness-tolerance for large machine modules

Our technical support team can guide your fabrication crew with bend charts and WPS inputs.

Surface Finish, Testing & Project Packaging

All Q&T plates for machinery are supplied with:

  1. Shot blasted and red oxide or zinc primer
  2. Full ultrasonic (UT) tested as per EN 10160 or ASTM A578
  3. Marked heat numbers + project tagging
  4. Wooden/steel frames for export
  5. CE, ISO, and 3.1 MTC certificates

We also offer third-party inspection via SGS, TUV, Lloyd’s, or client-nominated agencies.

Why Choose HSC for Machinery Q&T Steel?

Hindustan Steel Corporation is one of India’s most reliable stockist-supplier-processors of high-performance Q&T plates with:

  1. Sourcing from top brands (JFE, Dillinger, SSAB, HIND)
  2. Quick delivery of cut-to-size components
  3. Full traceability for audit-intensive industries
  4. Large stock + mill import capacity
  5. Deep knowledge of machinery fabrication norms

From bridge-building to dump trucks, our Q&T plates form the backbone of engineering that moves the world.

Material Alternatives for Specific Machinery Needs

Based on grade availability or project feasibility, we offer the following alternatives:

Required Feature Recommended Grade
Lightweight with high fatigue Strenx 900 / HITEN 980LE
Extreme strength and weldability Dillimax 890T / S960QL
Cost-effective load plates S690QL / A514 Grade B
Shock resistance + wear combo Dillidur 500 / HIND HARD 500

Let us help match the plate to your machine’s load map, impact zone, and weight balance.

Formability and Weldability in Construction Grade Q&T Steel

Construction-grade Q&T steels are chosen not just for their strength — but also for field weldability and shop fabrication:

Formability Features

  • Plates like HITEN 780LE and S690QL have excellent cold bending performance
  • Can be press-braked or rolled with tight bend radii
  • Ideal for fold-based chassis, arms, and tank shells

Weldability Feature

  • Low preheat required for ≤50mm
  • Low hydrogen electrodes and filler rods suggested
  • Minimal hardness drop in HAZ zone with proper technique

Our team can advise on bend charts, welding prep, and equivalent grade selection during fabrication planning.

Surface Finish, UT Testing & Project Delivery Format

Every plate is delivered shop-ready, with additional finish and testing options:

  • Shot-blasted and primer coated
  • 100% UT-tested (EN 10160 / ASTM A578)
  • Marked with heat number, grade, batch code
  • 3.1 / 3.2 certified test reports
  • Wood-pallet packed or steel strapped for export

Plates are prepped to reduce your site prep time and ensure installation reliability

Why Choose Us for Construction Equipment Steel Plates?

At Hindustan Steel Corporation, we bring decades of experience in supplying high-strength steels for equipment OEMs and project contractors.

Why buyers prefer us:

  • Q&T plates from leading brands (JFE, SSAB, Dillinger, HIND)
  • On-call support for mechanical or welding queries
  • Wide grade portfolio under one roof
  • Fast dispatch with cut-size and fabrication options
  • Trusted by crane, paver, and machine body manufacturers

Whether it’s a 60-ton crane or a mobile road paver — our plates help you build lighter, stronger, and more reliable machines.

Alternate Grades for Specific Construction Parts

Depending on your design or availability needs, we also offer equivalent or better-performing options:

Use Case Alternative Grades
Chassis or mainframe strength A514 Grade B / S690QL / Dillimax 690T
Folded components / crane booms HITEN 780LE / Strenx 700 / S890QL
Impact + abrasion combo areas HIND HARD 500 / Dillidur 500
Lightweight structural redesign Strenx 900 / HITEN 980LE

You’ll get suggestions based on budget, machine performance goals, and weld compatibility.

We Export Q&T Plates for Construction Equipment Worldwide

Our construction-grade Q&T plates are exported to machine builders and EPC contractors across:

Export Destinations:

  • Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar
  • Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia
  • Tanzania, South Africa
  • Germany, Italy, Turkey

Export Support Includes:

  • CE-certified MTC (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2)
  • SGS, TUV, BV, and Lloyd’s inspections
  • UT and impact-tested plates
  • Custom packing in steel pallets or wooden crates
  • Export documentation (CoO, RoHS, Packing List, Invoice, HSN, UT Reports)

Ready to ship from Nhava Sheva or Mundra, India, with support for project bulk orders.

How to Choose the Right Q&T Plate for Your Equipment

Construction machinery is diverse — and so are its steel needs. Here’s how we help you decide:

Ask yourself:

  • What is the load zone stress level (static, impact, vibration)?
  • Does the part require cold bending or folding?
  • What’s the weight-to-strength ratio goal of your design?
  • Are there code compliance needs (EN, ASTM, JIS)?
  • Do you need local stock or mill-import availability?

We recommend:

  • S690QL / HITEN 780LE for flexible frame strength
  • Dillimax 690T / A514 for heavy-duty base and chassis
  • Strenx 700 or HITEN 980LE for lightweight load sections
  • HIND HARD 500 for areas with abrasion + impact stress

Testing, Traceability & Documentation for Projects

Every plate comes with full compliance documentation, ensuring project approval and welding traceability.

Supplied with:

  • MTC (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2)
  • Ultrasonic test (UT) reports
  • Impact values (Charpy V-notch) at sub-zero temps
  • Surface finish reports (if requested)
  • Project-tagged packaging with heat/batch number

Weldability notes, hardness charts, and equivalent material guides are available on request.

FAQs – Voice Search & Buyer Optimized (15 Questions)

Yes. Plates like HITEN 780LE and S890QL allow cold bending with tight radii.

Only for thick sections (>40mm). Most construction-grade Q&T plates weld easily with low-hydrogen rods.

Typically 690 MPa, but HITEN 980LE or Strenx 900 may be used for high-lift systems

Yes. All plates are supplied with corrosion-resistant primer and packaging for long site shelf life.

We offer 6 mm to 120 mm, depending on the grade and application.

Absolutely. All project-grade Q&T plates are provided with CE and 3.1 MTCs.

Yes. All crane or frame-specific grades are UT-tested per EN 10160 or ASTM A578.

Both. We stock common sizes and can import project-specific grades with lead time.

Q&T plates provide 2–3x the strength of MS plates, allowing you to reduce thickness and total machine weight.

HITEN 780LE and A514 Grade B perform well in heavy weld zones with minimal distortion.

Yes. We offer plasma/oxyfuel cutting, edge beveling, and ready-to-weld profiles.

S690QL (EN), A514 (ASTM), HITEN (JIS), and Strenx (SSAB) all align with global standards.

Yes. Full datasheets, chemical/mechanical test results, and impact values are supplied.

For in-stock sizes, 2–4 days to dispatch. For import-based grades, lead time is 4–6 weeks.

Call to Action – Order Plates Built for Construction Strength

Need reliable, fatigue-resistant plates for your excavators, booms, cranes, or pavers?

Get it from Hindustan Steel Corporation:

  • Cut-to-size, UT-tested plates
  • Global dispatch support
  • Mill brands + in-house options
  • Technical team for selection and forming support
  • Project-aligned delivery with CE and ISO docs

Dispatch from: Taloja MIDC, Navi Mumbai, India

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