Strenx 700 steels are a group of high-strength structural steels with a minimum yield strength between 650 and 700 MPa, depending on thickness. Strenx 700 is designed for demanding load-bearing applications, offering:
- High strength for lighter, stronger structures.
- Excellent bendability and formability, suitable for cold forming processes.
- Superior weldability with good toughness and resistance to fractures in the heat-affected zone.
- Availability in plate thicknesses typically ranging from 2 mm up to 160 mm, depending on the product variant (e.g., Strenx 700MC, 700E/F).
Typical applications include heavy machinery, transportation equipment, lifting and handling components, and structural frameworks where strength and weight savings are critical.
Strenx 700 steels meet or exceed standards such as EN 10149-2 (equivalent to S700MC) and are offered in various grades tailored for different processing requirements.
Strenx 700 steel is important because it is a high-strength, structural steel with a minimum yield strength of 650–700 MPa, designed for demanding load-bearing applications where lighter weight, high performance, and durability are required. By offering much higher strength than conventional structural steels (like S355), Strenx 700 allows engineers and manufacturers to:
- Reduce material thickness and overall weight of structures while maintaining or even improving load-bearing capacity, leading to lighter, more fuel-efficient, and higher payload vehicles and equipment.
- Increase structural performance and extend product lifespan due to its high strength and excellent fatigue resistance.kamleshmetalalloy
- Enhance sustainability by enabling lighter designs that reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions during service.
- Maintain good formability and weldability, allowing for complex shapes and efficient fabrication using conventional forming and welding methods.
- Deliver consistent quality with tight thickness tolerances and surface finish for predictable and reliable manufacturing processes.
Typical applications include heavy transport (trailers, trucks), cranes and lifting equipment, agricultural machinery, and construction frameworks—any use where high strength-to-weight ratio is critical.
In summary, Strenx 700 is chosen for applications where combining strength, reduced weight, and durability delivers technical, economic, and environmental benefits that lower-strength steels cannot match.
🟦 S700MC
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Metals |
| Subcategory | High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) |
| Density | 7.85e-06 kg/mm³ |
| Young’s Modulus | 210 GPa |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.3 |
| Shear Modulus | 80 GPa |
| Yield Strength | 700 MPa |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 800 MPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 45 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat | 480 J/kg·K |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 1.2e-5 1/K |
| Reference Temperature | 20 °C |
| Color (RGB) | 140,140,140 |
| Crosshatch Pattern | Steel |
| Alternative Names | EN 10149-2 S700MC, HSLA Steel, QStE 700TM, Thermomechanically Rolled Steel |