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QualityStandardMaterial No.Old designation
S460MCDIN EN 10149-21.0982QStE460TM
Quality
Testing directionYield strength Rp0.2 (MPa)
min.
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Elongation A80
(in %) min
< 3 mm
Elongation A80
(in %) min
> 3 mm
L460520-6701417
Mechanical Properties
C
%
Si
%
Mn
%
P
%
S
%
Al
%
Nb
%
Ti
%
V
%
≤ 0,12≤0,50≤ 1,60≤ 0,025≤ 0,015≥ 0,015≤ 0,09≤ 0,15≤ 0,20
Chemical properties

Hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S460MC in accordance with DIN EN 10149-2: A milestone in the modern steel industry

The steel industry has always been a driving force behind innovations in various sectors. One of the most notable products in this industry is the hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S460MC in accordance with DIN EN 10149-2. The properties, applications and future possibilities of this material are outlined below.

What is hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S460MC according to DIN EN 10149-2?
The hot-rolled micro-alloyed steel S460MC is manufactured in accordance with the standards of DIN EN 10149-2. This standard defines the requirements for hot-rolled, micro-alloyed steels for cold-formed components. The designation “S460MC” stands for a minimum yield strength of 460 megapascals (MPa). Micro-alloyed steel is characterized by the presence of small amounts of alloying elements such as niobium, vanadium, titanium or molybdenum, which improve its mechanical properties.

Properties of S460MC
S460MC has a number of impressive properties that make it an extremely attractive material in various applications:

High strength: S460MC offers exceptionally high strength, making it ideal for applications that require extreme load-bearing capacity and resilience.
Good formability: Despite its high strength, S460MC is easy to form and shape, which facilitates its use in the automotive and construction industries where complex shapes are required.
High weldability: S460MC can be welded efficiently, which supports its use in constructions and structures that require welded joints.
Good cold formability: The steel retains a certain formability even at low temperatures, which increases its adaptability to various manufacturing processes.
Improved ductility: Microalloyed steel such as S460MC offers improved ductility and toughness compared to conventional steels, which improves its performance in critical applications such as crash safety systems.

Applications of S460MC
Due to its unique combination of properties, S460MC is used in a wide range of applications, including

Automotive industry: S460MC is widely used in automotive manufacturing, especially for structural components such as frames, body panels and reinforcements where extremely high strength and resilience are required.
Construction: In the construction industry, S460MC is used for load-bearing structures, such as steel beams and frames, where a combination of extremely high strength and load-bearing capacity is required.
Transportation: In addition to the automotive industry, S460MC is also used in other means of transportation such as shipbuilding and railroad construction, where it is valued for its strength and toughness.
Mechanical engineering: S460MC is used in various machines and equipment, especially those subject to extreme loads, such as construction machinery and agricultural equipment.

Future prospects for S460MC
Demand for S460MC and other microalloyed steels is expected to continue to grow as the industry looks for materials that offer an optimal combination of strength, formability and weldability. Advances in steelmaking technology could also lead to improvements that further optimize the properties of S460MC and expand its applications.

Overall, S460MC plays a crucial role in the steel industry and will continue to be an important component of many industrial applications in the future. Its unique properties make it an indispensable material for industries that value quality, performance and efficiency.

Delivery Forms

Lieferform: Coil

Coil

Thicknesses: 1.50 – 20.00 mm
Widths: up to 2070 mm

Lieferform: Spaltband

Slit Coil

Thicknesses: 1.50 – 20.00 mm
Widths: up to 2070 mm

Lieferform: Tafeln und Zuschnitte

Sheets

Thicknesses: 1.50 – 20.00 mm
Widths: up to 2070 mm
Lengths: up to 12,000 mm

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