Product Overview
H-beam steel (also called wide flange beam) is an optimized structural steel profile with superior strength-to-weight ratio. Its H-shaped cross-section provides even stress distribution, making it ideal for:
* Industrial buildings & prefab halls
* Bridges & infrastructure
* Support columns & load-bearing frames
* Machinery platforms & warehouse racks
Key Advantages
Feature Benefit
1. Symmetrical H-Shape Balanced load capacity in both vertical/horizontal directions
2. High Strength-to-Weight Saves material costs vs. solid steel beams
3. Easy Welding & Fabrication Pre-drilled holes available for fast assembly
4. Corrosion-Resistant Options Galvanized or painted coatings for outdoor use
Technical Specifications
Material: Q235B / Q355B / ASTM A36 / EN 10025 S355JR/ASTM A572 GR.50/ASTM A992 GR.50
H-Beam Steel Specifications: GB (China), ASTM (USA), and EN (Europe) Standards
1. Chinese Standard (GB/T 11263-2017) H-Beams
Standard: GB/T 11263-2017 (Hot-rolled H and cut T sections)
Materials: Q235B, Q355B, Q390B, Q420B, Q460B
Classification:
Type Description Example Dimensions (H×W×Web×Flange) Weight (kg/m) Application
HW Wide flange (flange width ≈ height) HW100×100 100×100×6×8 16.9 Columns
HM Medium flange HM200×150 200×150×6×9 29.9 Beam-columns
HN Narrow flange HN300×150 300×150×6.5×9 37.3 Beams
Key Features:
Covers sizes from 100×100mm to 1000×300mm
Cost-effective with good market availability
Primarily used in domestic construction, bridges, and machinery
|
Type |
Description |
Example |
Dimensions |
Weight (kg/m) |
Application |
|
W |
Wide flange |
W8×31 |
~203×203×7.9×13.5 |
46.2 |
Building frames |
|
HP |
Bearing piles |
HP14×73 |
~356×370×12.7×12.7 |
108.6 |
Deep foundations |
Typical W-Series Specifications:
|
Model |
Height |
Flange Width (mm) |
Web Thickness |
Flange Thickness (mm) |
Weight |
|
W6×15 |
152 |
152 |
5.8 |
6.6 |
22.5 |
|
W8×31 |
203 |
203 |
7.9 |
13.5 |
46.2 |
|
W12×65 |
305 |
305 |
10.9 |
16.3 |
96.7 |
