Baosteel BS700MC (S700MC): Equivalents, Specs and Price

Jay Zheng

Nov 5, 2026

Baosteel BS700MC (S700MC): Equivalents, Specs and Price

BS700MC is Baowu Steel Group's flagship 700 MPa cold-forming high-strength structural steel — the Chinese counterpart of EN S700MC and SSAB Strenx 700MC. If you are building cranes, dump trucks, aerial work platforms or any welded structure where every kilogram of dead weight costs money, this is the grade that lets you down-gauge without losing capacity. This page consolidates the specifications, international equivalents and current pricing we publish for the plates we export.

BS700MC mechanical properties

Guaranteed mechanical properties (Baosteel Q/BQB delivery conditions)
Grade	Yield strength (MPa)	Tensile strength (MPa)	Elongation (%)	Bend test	Charpy V impact
BS700MC	≥ 700	750–950	≥ 15	180°, D = 2a	—
BS700MCK2	≥ 700	750–950	≥ 15	180°, D = 2a	40 J / -20 °C
BS700MCJ4	≥ 700	750–950	≥ 15	180°, D = 2a	27 J / -40 °C
BS700MCK4	≥ 700	750–950	≥ 15	180°, D = 2a	40 J / -40 °C

Chemical composition (ladle analysis, %)

BS700MC family — max. values
Grade family	C	Si	Mn	P	S	Nb	V	Ti
BS700MC / K2 / J4 / K4	0.12	0.50	2.10	0.025	0.010	0.09	0.20	0.22

Carbon ≤ 0.12 % with micro-alloying (Nb/V/Ti ≤ 0.22 %) is what makes the grade special: it forms well cold and welds without preheat in most gauges, which is why fabricators prefer it over quenched-and-tempered alternatives for welded structures.

International equivalents

700 MPa cold-forming class across mills
Baosteel / Baowu	EN 10149-2	SSAB	DIN	Typical use
BS700MC	S700MC	Strenx 700MC	QStE 700TM	Crane structures, truck chassis, cold-formed sections
BS700MCK2	S700MC (J2 route)	Strenx 700MC D	—	-20 °C service, temperate climates
BS700MCJ4 / K4	—	Strenx 700MC E	—	-40 °C service, arctic and high-altitude

Why fabricators switch to BS700MC

Weight reduction of 15–30 %. Replacing conventional Q355/Q460 sections with BS700MC lets designers cut thickness while holding or raising load capacity — critical for mobile equipment and dynamic structures.
TMCP delivery, shop-friendly. Controlled rolling and cooling produce a uniform ferrite-acicular-ferrite microstructure: stable strength, predictable bending, fewer forming cracks than Q+T grades.
Mill-direct traceability. Plates ship with original Baosteel mill test certificates validating chemistry, tensile and impact results per heat — see our guide to reading an MTC.

Price and availability

Indicative pricing for BS 700MC K2/K4: FOB Shanghai 820–850 USD/MT (thickness 2–20 mm, width 800–2000 mm; the fast-moving stock range is 3–12 mm). HS code 7225.40 applies for export clearance. Domestic ex-works equivalents run ¥7,450–7,800/ton — consistently below imported S700MC or Strenx 700MC, which is why OEMs such as XCMG and SANY have qualified it for booms, chassis and frames.

Current stock, exact dimensions and a firm quotation are on the BS 700MC K2/K4 product page. If you need the next step up in strength, the same family continues through BS960E (960 MPa) and the full range lives under high-strength structural steel.

Send us your drawing or bill of materials — we will quote BS700MC against any S700MC/Strenx specification with mill certificates attached.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BS700MC the same as S700MC?

Yes in performance class. BS700MC is Baowu/Baosteel's grade, delivered to Baosteel's technical conditions based on long experience with the EN 10149-2 system; S700MC is the EN designation, Strenx 700MC is SSAB's equivalent. All guarantee a minimum yield strength of 700 MPa with similar tensile (750–950 MPa) and elongation (≥15%).

What do K2, J4 and K4 mean in BS700MCK2/K4?

They are impact-toughness designations. K2 = 40 J at -20 °C; J4 = 27 J at -40 °C; K4 = 40 J at -40 °C. Choose K2 for temperate climates, K4 for arctic or high-altitude service.

What is the price of BS700MC?

Indicative FOB Shanghai pricing for BS 700MC K2/K4 runs around 820–850 USD/MT depending on thickness, width and volume (check our product page for the current figure). Domestic ex-works equivalents are typically well below imported S700MC/Strenx 700MC.

Can BS700MC replace Q550D or Q690D?

Often yes, and profitably. BS700MC at 700 MPa minimum yield sits between GB/T 16270 grades Q550 and Q690, and its TMCP as-rolled delivery state gives better cold-forming behavior than Q+T quenched grades. Many crane and truck builders have down-gauged from 8 mm Q550D to 6 mm BS700MC with weight savings of 15–30%.

Is preheating needed for welding BS700MC?

For the TMCP MC grades, welding without preheat is standard practice in most gauges thanks to the low carbon equivalent (C ≤ 0.12 %, CEV well below 0.5). Keep heat input moderate and use matching low-alloy consumables. For thicker gauges or restrained joints, a 75–100 °C preheat is a conservative choice.

What sizes is BS700MC available in?

Standard supply is 2–20 mm thickness × 800–2000 mm width × 2000–13000 mm length, with 3–12 mm the fast-moving stock range. Non-standard dimensions can be arranged through the mill.