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What is S420 Steel?

As a leading exporter and manufacturer of high-quality structural steel plates, Gangsteel specializes in producing S420 steel grades compliant with EN 10025 standards.

S420 steelis a high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) structural steel with 420 MPa minimum yield strength, available in multiple variants across EN 10025-2 and EN 10025-3 for different applications.

It is designed for welded constructions requiring high strength-to-weight ratio, good weldability, and toughness in bridges, cranes, offshore platforms, high-rise buildings, and pressure vessels.

Our S420 steel plates are delivered in as-rolled, normalized, or thermomechanically rolled conditions depending on the grade.

For a comprehensive overview of our en 10025 3 normalized steel plate offerings, explore our full range.


 

S420 Steel Variants Overview

Grade

Standard

Delivery

Yield (MPa)

Impact Test

Best For

S420N

EN 10025-3

Normalized

420

-20°C (40 J)

Welded, moderate cold

S420NL

EN 10025-3

Normalized

420

-50°C (27 J)

Arctic / offshore

S420MC

EN 10149-2

Thermomechanical

420

No standard

Cold forming

S420= 420 MPa yield (≤16 mm). N/NL = fine-grain normalized (EN 10025-3). MC = cold-forming (EN 10149-2).


 

Chemical Composition of S420 Steel (Max %, Typical)

Grade

C

Si

Mn

P

S

CEV

S420N / S420NL

0.20

0.60

1.00–1.70

0.025

0.020

0.48

S420MC

0.20

0.50

1.80

0.025

0.020

0.43

Lower P/S in N/NL= better toughness. CEV ensures excellent weldability.


 

Mechanical Properties of S420 Steel (≤16 mm, Min Values)

Grade

Yield ReH (MPa)

Tensile Rm (MPa)

Elongation A (%)

Impact (Long., J)

S420N

420

520–680

19

40 at -20°C

S420NL

420

520–680

19

27 at -50°C

S420MC

420

480–620

19

No standard

Elongation per Lo = 5.65 √So. Yield decreases with thickness.


 

S420 Steel Applications

Grade

Use Case

S420N

Bridges, moderate cold

S420NL

Offshore, arctic, wind towers

S420MC

Automotive, cold-formed parts


 

Why Gangsteel for S420 Steel?

  • All Variants in Stock
  • Full Certification– EN 10204 3.1/3.2
  • Testing– UT, Z35, HIC
  • Global Export

Contact: admin@gangsteel.comS420N Page: en 10025 3 s420n normalized structural steel plate S420NL Page: en 10025 3 s420nl normalized structural steel plate


 

Summary

S420 steelis a high-strength structural steel with 420 MPa yield, available in:

  • EN 10025-3(S420N/NL): Normalized, -20°C/-50°C toughness
  • EN 10149-2(S420MC): Cold forming

Choose based on impact temperature and forming needs.


 

FAQ

What is S420 steel?

S420 steelis a high-strength low-alloy structural steel with 420 MPa min yield (≤16 mm), used in welded and cold-formed structures.

What is the difference between S420N and S420NL?

Only impact test:

  • S420N: 40 J at -20°C
  • S420NL: 27 J at -50°C

Same strength, chemistry.

What is S420MC?

S420MCis thermomechanically rolled cold-forming steel (EN 10149-2) with 420 MPa yield, for automotive and formingnot for welding.

What is the ASTM equivalent?

A572 Gr. 65(normalized) for S420N/NL.

Is S420 steel weldable?

YesCEV ≤ 0.48, no preheat ≤50 mm.

 

 

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