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Custom Welded Structural H Beam ASTM A36 A572 A992 S355JR Wide Flange Beam for Industrial Platform Offshore Structure
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
| Material Grades | Available in ASTM A36, A992, and A572 Grade 50 | Yield Strength | Meets or exceeds 345 MPa minimum yield strength |
| Standard Profiles | Common sizes in stock: W6×9, W8×10, W12×30, W14×43; more profiles on request | Length Options | Standard stock lengths: 6 m & 12 m; custom cut lengths available upon order |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Tolerances aligned with GB/T 11263 or ASTM A6 industry standards | Quality Assurance | ISO 9001 certified; third-party inspection reports (SGS/BV) available |
| Surface Finishes | Hot-dip galvanized, painted, or custom coatings tailored to project needs | Typical Applications | Industrial facilities, warehouses, commercial buildings, residential structures, and bridge construction |
Technical Data
ASTM A36/ASTM A992/ASTM A572 W-beam (or H-beam) Chemical Composition
| Steel grade | Carbon, max,% |
Manganese, % |
Phosphorus, max,% |
Sulfur, max,% |
Silicon, % |
|
| A36 | 0.26 | -- | 0.04 | 0.05 | ≤0.40 | |
| NOTE:Copper content is available when your order is specified. | ||||||
| Steel Grade | Carbon, max, % |
Manganese, % |
Silicon, max, % |
Vanadium, max, % |
Columbium, max, % |
Phosphorus, max, % |
Sulfur, max, % |
|
| ASTMA992 | 0.23 | 0.50 - 1.60 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.035 | 0.045 | |
| Item | Grade | Carbon,max, % |
Manganese,max, % |
Silicon,max, % |
Phosphorusmax, % |
Sulfur,max, % |
|
| A572 steel beams | 42 | 0.21 | 1.35 | 0.40 | 0.04 | 0.05 | |
| 50 | 0.23 | 1.35 | 0.40 | 0.04 | 0.05 | ||
| 55 | 0.25 | 1.35 | 0.40 | 0.04 | 0.05 | ||
ASTM A36/A992/A572 W-beam (or H-beam) Mechanical Property
| Steel Grade | Tensile strength, ksi[MPa] |
Yield pointmin, ksi[MPa] |
Elongation in 8 in.[200 mm],min,% |
Elongation in 2 in.[50 mm],min,% |
|
| A36 | 58-80 [400-550] | 36[250] | 20.00 | 21 | |
| Steel Grade | Tensile strength, ksi | Yield point, min, ksi | |
| ASTM A992 | 65 | 65 | |
| Item | Grade | Yield pointmin,ksi[MPa] | Tensile strength,min,ksi[MPa] | |
| A572 steel beams | 42 | 42[290] | 60[415] | |
| 50 | 50[345] | 65[450] | ||
| 55 | 55[380] | 70[485] | ||
ASTM A36 / A992 / A572 Wide Flange H-beam Sizes - W Beam
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Designation |
Dimensions | Static Parameters | |||||||
| Moment of Inertia | Section Modulus | ||||||||
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Imperial (in x lb/ft) |
Depthh (in) | Widthw (in) | Web Thicknesss (in) | Sectional Area(in2) | Weight(lb/ft) | Ix(in4) | Iy(in4) | Wx(in3) | Wy(in3) |
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W 27 x 178 |
27.8 | 14.09 | 0.725 | 52.3 | 178 | 6990 | 555 | 502 | 78.8 |
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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 |
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Choosing the appropriate wide flange (W) beam depends on project type, load capacity, and span. Follow these guidelines to build an efficient and safe structure:
Light to Medium-Duty Buildings
Suitable for: Residential buildings, small warehouses, auxiliary buildings.
Recommended Sizes: W4×13, W6×15, W8×21
Material Grade: ASTM A36
Key Characteristics: Cost-effective, suitable for typical load-bearing requirements and medium spans.
Industrial and Warehousing Applications
Suitable for: Large-span steel structures, factory buildings, crane supports.
Recommended Sizes: W10×33, W12×40, W14×48 / W16×50
Material Grade: ASTM A572 Gr.50 / A992
Key Characteristics: High strength-to-weight ratio, maximum roof load, maximum plate thickness.
Infrastructure and Bridge Engineering
Suitable for: Highway bridges, heavy infrastructure, large-span layouts.
Nominal Sizes: W18×60, W21×73, W24×84 and more
Material Grade: ASTM A572 Gr.50 / A992
Key Features: Higher flexural strength and section modulus; designed to withstand the impact of dynamic traffic loads. Anti-slip properties: Optional. Hollow channel steel reinforcement with holes is designed to maximize grip.
Heavy Industry and Custom Engineering
Perfect for: Oil and gas facilities, power plants, high-load environments.
Sizes: W27, W30, W36 series (customizable)
Material Grade: ASTM A992 (or higher)
Maximizes strength performance under the harshest conditions. Specifications require custom design based on detailed structural analysis.
1) Branch Office - Spanish-speaking support, customs clearance assistance, etc.
2) Over 5,000 tons of stock in stock, with a wide variety of sizes
3) Inspected by authoritative organizations such as CCIC, SGS, BV, and TUV, with standard seaworthy packaging
If you require special sizes or grades of material, our technical team can provide specially designed solutions to meet your specific project needs.
Standard Moisture Protection
Each package is tightly wrapped in a thick, waterproof tarpaulin and includes 2-3 desiccant packets. Finally, a heat-sealed rainproof tarpaulin layer effectively prevents moisture damage during transport.
Safe Handling and Secure Binding
Depending on the type of cargo, 12-16 mm steel straps are used for binding, capable of withstanding 2-3 tons of lifting weight. This is compatible with standard handling equipment at US ports, ensuring the container does not shift during loading and unloading.
Compliant Bilingual Labeling
Each package is affixed with a bilingual (English/Spanish) label including material quality, dimensions, HS code, batch number, and inspection report reference information for smooth customs clearance.
Special Treatment for Oversized H-Beams
For H-beams with a cross-sectional height (H-beam) ≥ 800 mm, the surface is first coated with industrial anti-rust oil. After complete curing, it is wrapped in a thickened waterproof tarpaulin to prevent rust and damage during transport.
Efficient logistics service chain, We have established long-term stable cooperation with shipping companies such as MSK, MSC, and COSCO.
We adopt the ISO9001 quality management system standard in the whole processing and carry out strict control from packaging material selection to transportation vehicle assignment. This package keeps the factory H-beams quality all the way to your door for a strong start on your smooth project construction!
Q: Which Standards Do Your H-beams Follow for The Central American Market?
A: Our H-beams are produced in line with ASTM A36 and ASTM A572 Grade 50, both commonly used across Central America. We can also tailor supply to meet country-specific requirements, including compliance with Mexico’s NOM regulations when needed.
Q: What is the Typical Delivery Time to Panama?
A: Ocean shipping from Tianjin Port to the Colon Free Trade Zone generally takes 28–32 days. Factoring in production and import procedures, the full lead time is usually 45–60 days. Faster delivery arrangements can be made for time-sensitive orders.
Q: Can You Assist with Customs Clearance?
A: Yes, we partner with experienced local brokers throughout Central America to support the entire import process, including paperwork, declarations, and duty handling, helping ensure your cargo clears efficiently and without delays.
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