H-beam labels contain critical information for identification, quality assurance, and compliance. Common details include:
- Manufacturer's name or logo: Identifies the producing steel mill.
- Product grade/standard: Specifies the material standard (e.g., ASTM A992, EN 10025-2, JIS G3101) and grade (e.g., S355JR, SS400).
- Dimensions: Lists height, flange width, web thickness, and flange thickness (e.g., 300x150x6.5x9mm).
- Length: Indicates the total length of the beam (e.g., 12m, 6000mm).
- Heat number: A unique identifier for the batch of steel, enabling traceability to production records.
- Weight: Gross or net weight per piece or per meter (e.g., 48.07 kg/m).
- Certification marks: Symbols indicating compliance with industry standards (e.g., CE marking for Europe, ABS for maritime use).
- Coating type (if applicable): Notes on protective coatings like paint or galvanization.
Labels are usually printed on weather-resistant tags attached to bundles or directly stamped/etched onto the beam surface for durability during transportation and storage.