Durable Hot Rolled H-Section Steel for Structural Use

Aug 11, 2025

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Product name

Carbon Steel I/U/H profiles steel beams Wide Flange Section For Construction

Shape

H&I beam

Technique

Hot rolled / Welded

Standard

ASTM / AS / BS / GB / JIS

Materials

Q235B, SS400, A-36, AS300B, S355J0, S450J0-T, S275JR

Size

100*50*5*7-900*300*16*28mm

Surface treatment

Galvanized / Black

 

Basic Parameters of H Beams

Specification (inx1b/ft)

Height
(mm)

Width
(mm)

Web thicnkness (mm)

Flange thicnkness (mm)

Theoetical weight
(kg/m)

W6X7

147

100

3.3

4.2

10.5

W6X8.5

148

100

4.3

4.9

13

W6X9

150

100

4.3

5.5

13.5

W6X12

153

102

5.8

7.1

18.0

W6X15

152

152

5.8

6.6

22.5

W6X20

157

153

6.6

9.3

29.8

W6X25

162

154

8.1

11.6

37.1

W8X8

198

99

3.3

4.2

12.0

W8X9

199

100

3.8

4.7

13.5

W8X10

200

100

4.3

5.2

15.0

W8X13

203

102

5.8

6.5

19.3

W8X15

206

102

6.2

8

22.5

W8X18

207

133

5.8

8.4

26.6

W8X21

210

134

6.4

10.2

31.3

 

1.What is H section steel?

H section steel refers to a structural steel product with a cross-sectional shape resembling the capital letter "H". It features two horizontal flanges and one vertical web, all with relatively uniform thickness. This design allows for efficient stress distribution and exceptional load-bearing capacity, making it ideal for heavy-duty structural applications.

 

2.What are the advantages of H Section Steel?

H section steel offers several engineering and economic benefits:

High Strength: Superior yield and tensile strength for heavy loads

Good Processability: Easy to cut, bend, and drill, ideal for various structural demands

Excellent Weldability: Simplifies the assembly process and ensures strong connections

Lightweight: Reduces installation and transportation costs

Cost-Effective: Economical for large-scale projects

Eco-Friendly: Recyclable and aligns with sustainable development goals

 

3.What are the limitations of H Section Steel?

While versatile, H section steel has some constraints to consider:

Poor Corrosion Resistance: Requires anti-rust treatments in humid or corrosive environments

Risk of Local Buckling: Thin flanges and webs may buckle under stress without reinforcement

High Precision Needed: Tight tolerance is crucial for optimal structural integrity

Strict Welding Standards: Quality control during welding is critical

Transportation Challenges: Large beams need specialized logistics solutions

 

4.Why does H section steel have an H-shaped design?

The H-shape ensures optimal resistance to bending, shear, and torsion. It also simplifies assembly and reduces the need for extensive welding.

 

5.What are the production method of H section steel?

There are mainly two types: hot rolling and welding.
Hot rolled H section steel have high production efficiency and low cost, but slightly lower precision and surface quality.
Welded H section steel: have better precision and surface finish, but lower efficiency and higher cost.