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ASTM A572 Grade 50 H beams
Our H beams are ideal for bridges, high-rise buildings, heavy machinery, and offshore structures, providing both strength and lightweight advantages for demanding projects.
Overview of ASTM A572 Grade 50 H Beams
ASTM A572 H beams are widely used in:
- High-rise building construction and structural frameworks
- Bridge and infrastructure projects
- Heavy machinery and equipment manufacturing
- Transportation and automotive structural components
- Offshore and marine structural applications
GNEE produces H beams to ASTM A572 standards, ensuring consistent load-bearing performance and reduced material weight.
Key Specifications of ASTM A572 H Beam
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material Grade | ASTM A572 Grade 50 / 55 / 60 |
| Profile | H Beam / H-section |
| Common Sections | H152×152×16 / H178×178×19 / H203×203×25 / H254×254×31 / H305×305×40 |
| Yield Strength | 345–415 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 450–650 MPa |
| Length Options | 6m / 9m / 12m (cut-to-length available) |
| Surface Options | Black, Shot-blasted & Primed, Hot-dip Galvanized |
| MOQ | 1 ton, flexible quantities for popular sizes |
| Lead Time | 7–15 days depending on stock & section |
Mechanical Properties & Chemical Composition of ASTM A572 H Beams
Mechanical Properties:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | ≥345 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 450–600 MPa |
| Elongation | ≥18% |
| Impact Energy @ -20°C | ≥27 J |
Chemical Composition:
| Element | C | Mn | P | S | Nb | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max % | 0.23 | 1.35 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
This composition ensures excellent weldability, flame-cutting performance, and high structural reliability.
Advantages of GNEE ASTM A572 H Beams
- Certified Quality & Traceability: Mill test certificates for all batches
- Custom Processing & Surface Treatments: Cutting, drilling, punching, shot blasting, priming, hot-dip galvanizing
- Immediate Availability & Flexible Orders: Standard H beam sections ready for export
- Optimized Structural Design: Reduced weight with high yield strength
- Global Shipping Capability: Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Americas
Applications of ASTM A572 H Beams
- Bridges & highway structures
- Industrial buildings & warehouse frames
- Heavy machinery bases
- High-rise building load-bearing frameworks
- Ports, cranes, and rail support structures
ASTM A572 Grade 50 H beams from GNEE deliver high strength, weldability, and consistent performance for demanding structural projects worldwide.
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What is ASTM A572 GR 50 standard?
ASTM A572 GR 50 is a high strength low alloy steel. Grade 50 is difficult to form since it contains more alloying elements than plain steel but offers more strength per unit of weight. Owing to its high strength ASTM A572 Grade 50 Plates requires less material to satisfy strength requirements than plain carbon steel.
What is the difference between A36 and A572 Gr50?
A572 Gr50 has a higher minimum requirement, ensuring more consistent high-end performance. A36 is cheaper per pound, but A572 Gr50's strength may mean you need less material, potentially reducing overall project cost. Both are easily welded, but A36 is slightly more forgiving for general fabrication
What is the difference between 4140 and A572 grade 50 steel?
A572 is a hot-rolled carbon steel that is used where a high strength to weight ratio is desired. A grade such as AISI 4140 offers decent corrosion resistance due to higher chromium and molybdenum content and is commonly used in firearm parts, pressurized gas tubes, and structural tubing for roll cages
Can you weld A36 to A572?
Weldability of the two steels is the same. Welds on the two steels (A36 and A36/A572 Gr 50 dual grade) using identical electrodes nuxcs and weld- ing parameters produced acceptable, ~quivalent welded JOints.
What is the ultimate strength of A572 grade 50 steel?
ANSWER: ASTM 572 Grade 50 steel has an ultimate tensile strength of 450 MPa (metric) and 65,300 PSI (Imperial). It has a tensile yield strength of 345 MPa and 50,000 PSI.