Located in the heart of Manama, Bahrain, Ahmer Steel has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-performance steel. We are particularly proud to offer the exceptional MAXIL 690 sheets and plates, a product line designed for projects that demand extraordinary strength and resilience. This high-strength, low-alloy steel is the ideal choice for engineers and builders tackling the most demanding structural challenges, providing a reliable foundation for critical infrastructure and heavy-duty machinery across the region and beyond.
The impressive capability of MAXIL 690 stems from its specialized composition and resulting mechanical properties. As a high-strength, low-alloy steel, it achieves a remarkable minimum yield strength of 690 MPa, meaning it can withstand immense forces without deforming. This outstanding strength is paired with excellent toughness, even in challenging low-temperature environments, ensuring it performs reliably under stress. Furthermore, it offers good weldability, which is crucial for simplifying the fabrication of complex and heavy structures without compromising the material’s integrity.
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | B | Cr | Cu | Mo | N | Nb* | Ni | Ti* | V* | Zr* |
| 0.20 | 0.80 | 1.70 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 0.005 | 1.50 | 0.50 | 0.70 | 0.015 | 0.06 | 2.0 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Steel grade | Yield strength ReH MPa | Tensile strength Rm MPa | EN 100256: 2004 + A1:2009 | Heavy plate thickness mm | Obsolete standard EN 101372 1995 | Elongation, min % |
| S690Q, QL | 690 | 770 – 940 | S690QL | 6 – 60 | S690QL | 14 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The uses for MAXIL 690 sheets and plates are centered on applications where reducing weight without sacrificing strength is paramount. You will find this material forming the backbone of modern high-rise buildings, long-span bridges, and off-shore platforms. It is also indispensable in the heavy machinery sector, used for constructing boom arms for cranes, frames for excavation equipment, and components for large-scale mining vehicles. Its superior strength-to-weight ratio makes it a preferred material for creating safer, more efficient, and more durable structures and equipment in the most demanding industrial environments.
Ahmer Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Manama, Bahrain.
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