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ASTM A992 W12x26, W14x30, W14x90 W Beam | American Standard Wide Flange Structural Steel Beam Supplier
Royal Steel Group supplies ASTM A992 W Beams, also known as American Standard Wide Flange Beams, for structural steel construction and industrial applications.
W Beams feature wide parallel flanges and a connecting web, providing an efficient cross-section for carrying bending and structural loads. They are commonly used in steel building frames, warehouse structures, commercial buildings, factories, and infrastructure projects.
As an experienced W Beam Supplier and China W Beam Supplier, Royal Steel Group supports international buyers with different beam sizes, material specifications, quality documentation, and export services.
Whether you are sourcing individual structural sections or arranging a wholesale order, we can help you select suitable W Beam specifications according to your project requirements.
| Item | Description |
| Product Name | ASTM A992 W Beam |
| Product Type | Wide Flange Beam / W Shape Steel Beam |
| Material Grade | ASTM A992 |
| Applicable Standard | ASTM A992/A992M |
| General Dimensional Requirements | ASTM A6/A6M |
| Manufacturing Process | Hot Rolled |
| Cross-Section | Wide Flange / W Shape |
| Common Sizes | W6–W36 series, subject to availability |
| Example Specifications | W12x26, W14x30, W14x90 |
| Surface Treatment | Black / Customized treatment |
| Length | Standard or customized, subject to production capability |
| Inspection | Dimensional and visual inspection |
| Certification | Mill Test Certificate (MTC), subject to order requirements |
| Application | Buildings, warehouses, factories, bridges, and structural frames |
ASTM A992 Material Properties
ASTM A992 is a commonly specified structural steel grade for W-shape beams in the North American construction market.
Its specified mechanical properties include:
| Mechanical Property | ASTM A992 Requirement |
| Minimum Yield Strength | 50 ksi (345 MPa) |
| Tensile Strength | 65–100 ksi (450–690 MPa) |
| Maximum Yield-to-Tensile Ratio | 0.85 |
These properties make ASTM A992 suitable for many structural steel applications where strength, consistency, and material traceability are important.
For procurement, buyers should verify the actual chemical composition and mechanical test results against the applicable standard and the supplied Mill Test Certificate.
W Beam and H Beam are often discussed together in the structural steel market, but their designations and dimensional systems are not always interchangeable.
| Comparison | W Beam | H Beam |
| Common Terminology | American Wide Flange Beam | Common international H-shaped beam terminology |
| Section Shape | Wide flanges connected by a web | H-shaped cross-section |
| Standards | Commonly ASTM A992 for structural W shapes | Depends on the applicable regional standard |
| Size Designation | W followed by nominal depth and weight per foot | Varies by standard and market |
| Typical Applications | North American steel building frames and structural projects | Buildings, industrial structures, and general engineering |
| Designation | Dimensions | Static Parameters | |||||||
| Moment of Inertia | Section Modulus | ||||||||
| Imperial((in x lb/ft)) | Depth (in) | Width (in) | Web Thicknesss (in) | Sectional Area (in2) | Weight (lb/ft) | Ix(in4) | Iy(in4) | Wx(in3) | Wy(in3) |
| W 27 x 178 | 27.8 | 14.09 | 0.725 | 52.3 | 178 | 6990 | 555 | 502 | 78.8 |
| W 27 x 161 | 27.6 | 14.02 | 0.660 | 47.4 | 161 | 6280 | 497 | 455 | 70.9 |
| W 27 x 146 | 27.4 | 14 | 0.605 | 42.9 | 146 | 5630 | 443 | 411 | 63.5 |
| W 27 x 114 | 27.3 | 10.07 | 0.570 | 33.5 | 114 | 4090 | 159 | 299 | 31.5 |
| W 27 x 102 | 27.1 | 10.02 | 0.515 | 30.0 | 102 | 3620 | 139 | 267 | 27.8 |
| W 27 x 94 | 26.9 | 10 | 0.490 | 27.7 | 94 | 3270 | 124 | 243 | 24.8 |
| W 27 x 84 | 26.7 | 9.96 | 0.460 | 24.8 | 84 | 2850 | 106 | 213 | 21.2 |
| W 24 x 162 | 25 | 13 | 0.705 | 47.7 | 162 | 5170 | 443 | 414 | 68.4 |
| W 24 x 146 | 24.7 | 12.9 | 0.650 | 43.0 | 146 | 4580 | 391 | 371 | 60.5 |
| W 24 x 131 | 24.5 | 12.9 | 0.605 | 38.5 | 131 | 4020 | 340 | 329 | 53.0 |
| W 24 x 117 | 24.3 | 12.8 | 0.55 | 34.4 | 117 | 3540 | 297 | 291 | 46.5 |
| W 24 x 104 | 24.1 | 12.75 | 0.500 | 30.6 | 104 | 3100 | 259 | 258 | 40.7 |
| W 24 x 94 | 24.1 | 9.07 | 0.515 | 27.7 | 94 | 2700 | 109 | 222 | 24.0 |
| W 24 x 84 | 24.1 | 9.02 | 0.470 | 24.7 | 84 | 2370 | 94.4 | 196 | 20.9 |
| W 24 x 76 | 23.9 | 9 | 0.440 | 22.4 | 76 | 2100 | 82.5 | 176 | 18.4 |
| W 24 x 68 | 23.7 | 8.97 | 0.415 | 20.1 | 68 | 1830 | 70.4 | 154 | 15.7 |
| W 24 x 62 | 23.7 | 7.04 | 0.430 | 18.2 | 62 | 1550 | 34.5 | 131 | 9.8 |
| W 24 x 55 | 23.6 | 7.01 | 0.395 | 16.2 | 55 | 1350 | 29.1 | 114 | 8.3 |
| W 21 x 147 | 22.1 | 12.51 | 0.720 | 43.2 | 147 | 3630 | 376 | 329 | 60.1 |
| W 21 x 132 | 21.8 | 12.44 | 0.650 | 38.8 | 132 | 3220 | 333 | 295 | 53.5 |
| W 21 x 122 | 21.7 | 12.39 | 0.600 | 35.9 | 122 | 2960 | 305 | 273 | 49.2 |
| W 21 x 111 | 21.5 | 12.34 | 0.550 | 32.7 | 111 | 2670 | 274 | 249 | 44.5 |
| W 21 x 101 | 21.4 | 12.29 | 0.500 | 29.8 | 101 | 2420 | 248 | 227 | 40.3 |
| W 21 x 93 | 21.6 | 8.42 | 0.580 | 27.3 | 93 | 2070 | 92.9 | 192 | 22.1 |
| W 21 x 83 | 21.4 | 8.36 | 0.515 | 24.3 | 83 | 1830 | 81.4 | 171 | 19.5 |
| W 21 x 73 | 21.2 | 8.3 | 0.455 | 21.5 | 73 | 1600 | 70.6 | 151 | 17.0 |
| W 21 x 68 | 21.1 | 8.27 | 0.430 | 20.0 | 68 | 1480 | 64.7 | 140 | 15.7 |
| W 21 x 62 | 21 | 8.24 | 0.400 | 18.3 | 62 | 1330 | 57.5 | 127 | 13.9 |
| W 21 x 57 | 21.1 | 6.56 | 0.405 | 16.7 | 57 | 1170 | 30.6 | 111 | 9.4 |
| W 21 x 50 | 20.8 | 6.53 | 0.380 | 14.7 | 50 | 984 | 24.9 | 94.5 | 7.6 |
| W 21 x 44 | 20.7 | 6.5 | 0.350 | 13.0 | 44 | 843 | 20.7 | 81.6 | 6.4 |
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Quality control is important when purchasing structural steel beams for international projects.
Royal Steel Group can coordinate inspection and documentation according to agreed order requirements.
Key inspection items include:
Material Verification: Confirm the steel grade and applicable ASTM requirements.
Dimensional Inspection: Check section depth, flange width, web thickness, and beam length.
Surface Inspection: Examine the beam surface for visible defects.
Weight Verification: Check theoretical or measured weight against the specified section.
Material Certification: Review the Mill Test Certificate for chemical composition and mechanical properties.
Third-party inspection can also be arranged when required by the buyer or project specifications.
The ASTM A992 W Beam price depends on several factors:
Beam size and weight per foot
Total order quantity and tonnage
Required beam length
Material certification and inspection requirements
Surface treatment and additional processing
Shipping destination and transportation costs
Current steel market conditions
For an accurate W Beam Price or ASTM A992 W Beam Price quotation, buyers should provide the required section designation, quantity, length, delivery destination, and technical requirements.
If you are planning a W Beam import from China, confirming the material standard, dimensional requirements, inspection documents, and shipping terms before placing an order can help reduce procurement risks.
ASTM A992 W Beams are widely used in structural steel construction because of their efficient wide-flange cross-section.
Typical applications include:
Industrial Buildings
Factory frames and industrial workshops
Production facilities and equipment support structures
Heavy-duty structural framing
Warehouses and Logistics Centers
Warehouse columns and roof-support systems
Distribution centers and logistics facilities
Large-span steel building structures
Commercial and Public Buildings
Office buildings and commercial complexes
Shopping centers and public facilities
Multi-story structural steel frames
Infrastructure Projects
Bridge structural components
Transportation facilities
General structural support systems
Final beam selection should be based on engineering calculations, design loads, connection details, and applicable building codes.
oyal Steel Group provides structural steel products and export services for international construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
Our W Beam supply services include:
ASTM A992 W Beams for structural steel applications
Multiple W Beam sizes and specifications
Support with section dimensions and weight information
Material documentation and inspection coordination
Customized order requirements, subject to confirmation
Export packing and international shipping support
As a W Beam Manufacturer and Supplier, we work with overseas distributors, steel importers, contractors, and engineering companies to support their structural steel procurement needs.
Contact Royal Steel Group to discuss your project requirements and wholesale W Steel Beam orders.
1) Branch Office - Spanish-speaking support, customs clearance assistance, etc.
2) Over 5,000 tons of inventory in the United States , with a wide variety of sizes
3) Inspected by authoritative organizations such as CCIC, SGS, BV, and TUV, with standard seaworthy packaging
ASTM A992 W beams are properly bundled and packaged to withstand international transit.
Packing Methods:
Standard bundling secured with steel strapping
Custom packing schemes available to suit shipping needs
Protective packaging designed for long ocean voyages
Delivery Support:
Direct supply from our factory
Containerized and bulk vessel shipments
Full-service export worldwide
Project-specific delivery arrangements
Q1: What is an ASTM A992 W Beam?
ASTM A992 W beams are hot‑rolled wide flange profiles widely adopted for building and infrastructure works across North America. They carry a minimum yield strength of 50 ksi (345 MPa).
Q2: What are the common W Beam sizes?
Typical W beam series cover W6, W8, W10, W12, W14, W16, W18, W21, W24 and W30. Stock availability for each profile varies based on specs and supply schedules.
Q3: How can I check W Beam dimensions and weight?
Look up the exact dimensions and unit weight for a given W beam marking via the AISC shapes database or trusted weight tables. Nominal labels alone won’t reflect the real section properties.
Q4: What affects the price of ASTM A992 W Beams?
Final pricing shifts with section profile, unit weight, order volume, cut lengths, certification needs, inspection scope and delivery location. Share your full requirements with our team to get a formal quote.
Q5: Can Royal Steel Group supply W Beams to overseas buyers?
Royal Steel Group serves international steel buyers. We handle technical data, mill paperwork, third‑party inspection, export packing and logistics. Send over your target sizes and order details to start the discussion.
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Royal Steel Group supplies ASTM A992 Wide Flange Beams for warehouses, factories, commercial buildings, and infrastructure applications.
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