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Looking to reduce weight, increase load capacity, and extend the lifespan of your heavy trailers or truck bodies?
Quenched and Tempered (Q&T) steel plates are the material of choice for OEMs and fleet builders who want maximum strength with minimum weight.
At Hindustan Steel Corporation, we supply S690QL, HITEN, and Dillimax Q&T plates designed specifically for:
Whether you’re building for mining, highways, logistics, or construction — Q&T plates offer unmatched fatigue resistance and longer lifecycle with reduced fuel usage.
These plates are used in both load-bearing and structural components across all types of truck-mounted and trailer-mounted platforms.
Common Trailer Applications:
With better strength-to-thickness ratios than mild steel, Q&T plates offer higher payload capacity while improving resistance to denting, twisting, and cracking.
Q&T plates offer the balance of stiffness, weldability, and lightweight strength needed in commercial transport builds:
| Property | Typical Values |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 690 – 960 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 770 – 1100 MPa |
| Elongation | 14 – 16% |
| Impact Resistance | ≥47J at -20°C to -40°C |
| Plate Thickness | 4 mm – 80 mm |
These properties allow for slimmer builds, higher load cycles, and less stress on axles and suspension systems
Selecting the right grade ensures a long-lasting body or chassis that can handle tough cargo and terrain.
| Component | Suggested Grades |
|---|---|
| Trailer main chassis beam | S690QL, HITEN 780LE, Strenx 700 |
| Sidewall panels | S700MC, Dillimax 690T |
| Dumper body & tipping bed | HIND HARD 500 / A514 Gr B |
| Cross members & stiffeners | S890QL, HITEN 980LE |
| Flatbed platform decks | A517 Gr Q / S960QL |
We match your BOM (Bill of Materials) to the best combination of strength, cost-efficiency, and durability.
Our Q&T steel plates for trailer and truck body manufacturing conform to globally accepted standards ensuring durability, strength, and formability.
| Standard | Q&T Grades Available | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| EN 10025-6 | S690QL, S890QL, S960QL | High-strength trailer chassis |
| ASTM A514 / A517 | Grade B, E, Q | Flatbed and tipper body reinforcement |
| JIS G3128 | HITEN 780LE, 980LE | Lightweight truck frame structures |
| Proprietary Specs | HIND HARD 500 / Dillimax 690T | Impact-prone dumper and tipper zones |
| ISO 4950, EN 10149-2 | S700MC | Stiffeners and side supports |
All plates are delivered with EN 10204 3.1 MTCs, CE markings (where required), and UT test reports
We maintain stock of trailer-grade Q&T plates in a wide variety of thicknesses and dimensions, ensuring fast delivery.
Standard Trailer Plate Sizes:
Trailer-Focused Stock:
For OEMs and custom trailer builders, we offer both bulk and per-unit cut-to-size fulfillment
Q&T plates supplied by us are fully compatible with modern fabrication processes in the trailer industry:
Supports
Need WPS or welding filler recommendations? We provide technical assistance for both structural and light fabrication builds.
We supply plates ready for direct use in trailer factories or chassis assembly shops.
Finishing Options:
We also handle TPI-approved finish and packaging protocols for export trailer fabricators.
Trailer and truck body manufacturers choose Hindustan Steel Corporation for four key reasons
Whether you’re building 10 trailers or 1000 — we help improve strength, payload, and production efficiency.
Every trailer type has different steel needs. Here’s a quick reference to help you choose the right Q&T grade:
| Trailer Type | Recommended Q&T Plate Grades |
|---|---|
| Coal/Cement Dumper | HIND HARD 500 / S690QL |
| Flatbed Container Trailer | S700MC / HITEN 780LE |
| Modular Heavy Haul Trailer | S960QL / Dillimax 890T |
| Tipping Trailer | A514 Grade B / HIND HARD 450 |
| Bulk Tanker Body Chassis | HITEN 980LE / S890QL |
Want to convert from mild steel to Q&T? We provide grade mapping and fabrication support.
We supply Q&T plates to trailer OEMs and aftermarket body builders in:
Key Markets:
Export Support Includes:
Not sure which Q&T plate suits your trailer? Use these checkpoints:
Selection Checklist:
Grade Summary:
All Q&T plates come with traceable and test-approved paperwork, as required by transport sector clients:
Supplied Documents:
Bulk orders also receive heat-wise tracking and dimensional summary sheets.
Yes. We offer plasma and oxy-cutting to your beam length or width, as per your BOQ.
Weight reduction, higher strength, and better fuel efficiency with long-term savings.
Yes. Plates are packed on pallets or crates with wrapping, marking, and moisture protection.
Yes. S690QL, HITEN, and Dillimax weld well using standard MIG/MAG processes.
We stock from 4 mm to 80 mm for trailer-relevant use cases.
Use Strenx 700 or S700MC for optimal weight vs strength balance.
Absolutely. Share your current drawing and material spec — we’ll recommend the switch.
Yes. S890QL provides high rigidity while keeping weight low for long-body builds.
Yes. All materials are supplied with 3.1 MTCs and optional impact/UT reports.
Yes. We offer grades fit for both highway use and rugged, uneven terrains.
Shot-blasted, primer-coated, or bare finish — depending on your fabrication process.
We dispatch cut and ready stock within 3–5 days. Large volumes may take 7–10 days.
Yes. Plates can be ID stamped with size, grade, and project reference.
Yes. We support both small and bulk purchases with cut-to-size service.
Don’t settle for heavy, rust-prone mild steel. Move to Q&T-grade steel for better payload, longer life, and fewer fabrication problems.
Hindustan Steel Corporation supports:
Dispatch: Taloja MIDC, Navi Mumbai – India’s transport hub
Lighter body. Stronger chassis. Smarter logistics.
Get your Q&T trailer plates now.
+91-22-66159018
+91-9820944724
sales@hindustansteel.com hindustansteel1@gmail.com
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+91-22-66159018
+91-9820944724
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