S500MC / E490D Steel Strip: High-Strength Precision Strip with Slitting, Pickling & Annealing Services
S500MC (material number 1.0984) is a thermomechanically rolled, micro-alloyed high-strength steel under EN 10149-2. E490D is the former French designation (NFA 36-231) equivalent to S500MC—many European buyers still reference E490D on legacy drawings and specifications . With a minimum yield strength of 500 MPa and tensile strength of 550–700 MPa, it is engineered for cold forming, bending, and roll forming applications where high strength and consistent formability are required .
What sets our S500MC / E490D supply apart is the processing. We provide precision slitting, pickling, and stress-relief annealing on S500MC coil, delivering strip ready for your production line with tight tolerances and clean edges.
Why Choose Our S500MC / E490D Steel Strip?
1. Precision Slitting to Your Exact Width
We slit S500MC / E490D coil to widths as narrow as 10 mm, with thickness capability from 0.10 mm to 5.0 mm. Burr-free edges and consistent strip width reduce downstream stamping and forming issues. Whether you need narrow precision strip for brackets or wider blanks for roll forming, we slit to your specification.
2. Pickled & Oiled Surface for Clean Forming
S500MC is commonly supplied in the pickled condition to remove mill scale and provide a clean surface for cold forming and welding. We offer pickled and oiled S500MC strip with controlled oil weights, suitable for downstream bending, punching, and laser cutting.
3. Annealing for Stress Relief
While S500MC derives its strength from thermomechanical rolling—not from quenching and tempering—it can benefit from subcritical annealing to relieve stresses introduced during slitting or cold working. If your process involves severe bending after slitting, our annealing service can help reduce cracking risk.
4. EN 10149-2 Compliance & Mill Traceability
Every S500MC shipment is accompanied by EN 10149-2 mill certificates with full chemical and mechanical testing. Full heat-number traceability is maintained.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
| Property | Value |
| Standard | EN 10149-2 |
| Material Number | 1.0984 |
| Equivalent Grades | E490D (NFA 36-231), QStE 500TM (SEW 092), FeE490TM (UNI 8890) |
| Yield Strength (ReH) | ≥ 500 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (Rm) | 550–700 MPa |
| Elongation (A80, <3mm) | ≥ 12% |
| longation (A5, ≥3mm) | ≥ 14% |
| Typical Thickness Range (our service) | 0.10–5.0 mm |
| Slitting Width Range | 10–1250 mm |
| Delivery Conditions | Pickled, annealed, slit, mill edge / cut edge |
Mechanical property and chemical composition data referenced from EN 10149-2 and major mill datasheets
Chemical Composition (Ladle Analysis, EN 10149-2)
| Element | Max (%) |
| C | 0.12 |
| Si | 0.50 |
| Mn | 1.70 |
| P | 0.025 |
| S | 0.015 |
| Al (total) | 0.015 min |
| Nb | 0.09 |
| V | 0.20 |
| Ti | 0.15 |
| Nb + V + Ti | 0.22 max |
Actual values may vary slightly by mill. Please refer to the mill certificate for each shipment. Data referenced from EN 10149-2 and published mill datasheets .
Typical Applications for S500MC / E490D Steel Strip
Automotive structural parts (chassis components, cross members, longitudinal beams, reinforcements)
Truck and trailer frame components
Roll-formed profiles for construction and agricultural equipment
Machinery parts requiring high yield strength and cold formability
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is E490D the same as S500MC?
A: Yes. E490D is the former French designation (NFA 36-231) for the same material now standardized as S500MC under EN 10149-2. Many European legacy drawings and specifications still reference E490D. We supply both designations under the same EN 10149-2 certification .
Q: What is the difference between S500MC and S550MC?
A: S500MC offers a minimum yield strength of 500 MPa; S550MC offers 550 MPa. S550MC is chosen when higher strength allows down-gauging. Formability is slightly lower on S550MC, so bending radii and springback compensation should be adjusted accordingly.
Q: Can you supply S500MC in narrow slit widths?
A: Yes. Our slitting capability covers widths from 10 mm to 1250 mm on S500MC / E490D, with thickness from 0.10 mm to 5.0 mm. Sample quantities are available for qualification testing.
Q: Do you offer annealing on S500MC?
A: Yes—we offer stress-relief annealing on S500MC strip after slitting or cold working. We do not recommend quench-and-temper processing on this grade, as it is a TMCP steel.
Request a Quote for S500MC / E490D Steel Strip
Send us your required thickness, width, delivery condition (pickled / annealed / slit), and quantity. We will respond with a technical proposal and pricing within 24 hours.
We also supply: S355MC, S420MC, S550MC, QStE 380TM / QStE 500TM, and heat-treatable grades (C67S, 51CrV4, 60Si2Mn) for hardening and tempering applications.
