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Hot Rolled ASTM A36 A572-50 A992 W6 W8 W10 W12 W14 W16 W18 W21 Wide Flange Beam
Wide Flange Beam(W Beam) is an American standard structural steel beam that features a wide flange shape, it has good bearing capacity, bending resistance and structural rigidity. W Beams are produced by hot rolling and are employed extensively in commercial buildings, industrial plants, bridges, warehouses, and heavy structural works.
Royal Steel Group offers ASTM A36, ASTM A572 Grade 50 and ASTM A992 Wide Flange Beam in standard sizes from W6 – W21, with quality assurance, dimensional inspection and export experience to serve your global construction and engineering applications.
| Item | Details |
| Product Name | Wide Flange Beam / W Beam |
| Standard | ASTM A6/A6M |
| Material Grade | ASTM A36 / ASTM A572 Gr.50 / ASTM A992 |
| Production Process | Hot Rolled |
| Shape | Wide Flange H Shape |
| Size Range | W6, W8, W10, W12, W14, W16, W18, W21 |
| Length | 6m / 9m / 12m or Customized |
| Surface Treatment | Black, Painted, Galvanized |
| Technology | Hot Rolling |
| Inspection | Mill Test Certificate (MTC), Third-party inspection available |
Technical Data
| Chemical Composition (Heat Analysis, Max %) | ||||||||||||
| Material Grade | C | Mn | P | S | Si | V | Nb | Ti | Cu | Ni | Cr | Mo |
| ASTM A36 | ≤0.26 | 0.60–0.90 | ≤0.040 | ≤0.050 | — | — | — | — | ≥0.20* | — | — | — |
| ASTM A572 Gr.50 | ≤0.23 | ≤1.35 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.04 | — | — | — | — |
| ASTM A992 | ≤0.23 | ≤1.35 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.11 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.60 | ≤0.45 | ≤0.35 | ≤0.15 |
| Mechanical Properties (Minimum Requirements) | |||||
| Material Grade | Yield Strength (Min.) | Tensile Strength | Elongation (Min.) | Yield Ratio (Max.) | Application |
| ASTM A36 | 250 MPa (36 ksi) | 400–550 MPa (58–80 ksi) | 20% | — | General structural steel, buildings, platforms |
| ASTM A572 Gr.50 | 345 MPa (50 ksi) | 450 MPa (65 ksi) Min. | 18% | — | Bridges, heavy structures, industrial buildings |
| ASTM A992 | 345 MPa (50 ksi) | 450–650 MPa (65–95 ksi) | 21% | ≤0.85 | High-rise buildings, commercial structures, infrastructure |
Wide Flange Beam Sizes - W Beam
| Designation (Imperial) | Depth h (in) | Width w (in) | Web Thickness s (in) | Sectional Area (in²) | Weight (lb/ft) | Ix (in⁴) | Iy (in⁴) | Wx (in³) | Wy (in³) |
| W18×119 | 19 | 11.27 | 0.655 | 35.1 | 119 | 2190 | 253 | 231 | 44.9 |
| W18×106 | 18.7 | 11.2 | 0.59 | 31.1 | 106 | 1910 | 220 | 204 | 39.4 |
| W18×97 | 18.6 | 11.15 | 0.535 | 28.5 | 97 | 1750 | 201 | 188 | 36.1 |
| W18×86 | 18.4 | 11.09 | 0.48 | 25.3 | 86 | 1530 | 175 | 166 | 31.6 |
| W18×76 | 18.2 | 11.04 | 0.425 | 22.3 | 76 | 1330 | 152 | 146 | 27.6 |
| W18×71 | 18.5 | 7.64 | 0.495 | 20.8 | 71 | 1170 | 60.3 | 127 | 15.8 |
| W18×65 | 18.4 | 7.59 | 0.45 | 19.1 | 65 | 1070 | 54.8 | 117 | 14.4 |
| W18×60 | 18.2 | 7.56 | 0.415 | 17.6 | 60 | 984 | 50.1 | 108 | 13.3 |
| W18×55 | 18.1 | 7.53 | 0.39 | 16.2 | 55 | 890 | 44.9 | 98.3 | 11.9 |
| W18×50 | 18 | 7.5 | 0.355 | 14.7 | 50 | 800 | 40.1 | 88.9 | 10.7 |
| W18×46 | 18.1 | 6.06 | 0.36 | 13.5 | 46 | 712 | 22.5 | 78.8 | 7.4 |
| W18×40 | 17.9 | 6.02 | 0.315 | 11.8 | 40 | 612 | 19.1 | 68.4 | 6.4 |
| W18×35 | 17.7 | 6 | 0.3 | 10.3 | 35 | 510 | 15.3 | 57.6 | 5.1 |
| W16×100 | 16.97 | 10.425 | 0.585 | 29.4 | 100 | 1490 | 186 | 175 | 35.7 |
| W16×89 | 16.75 | 10.365 | 0.525 | 26.2 | 89 | 1300 | 163 | 155 | 31.4 |
| W16×77 | 16.52 | 10.295 | 0.455 | 22.6 | 77 | 1100 | 138 | 134 | 26.9 |
| W16×67 | 16.33 | 10.235 | 0.395 | 19.7 | 67 | 954 | 119 | 117 | 23.2 |
| W16×57 | 16.43 | 7.12 | 0.43 | 16.8 | 57 | 758 | 43.1 | 92.2 | 12.1 |
| W16×50 | 16.26 | 7.07 | 0.38 | 14.7 | 50 | 659 | 37.2 | 81 | 10.5 |
| W16×45 | 16.13 | 7.035 | 0.345 | 13.3 | 45 | 586 | 32.8 | 72.7 | 9.3 |
| W16×40 | 16.01 | 6.995 | 0.305 | 11.8 | 40 | 518 | 28.9 | 64.7 | 8.3 |
| W16×36 | 15.86 | 6.985 | 0.295 | 10.6 | 36 | 448 | 24.5 | 56.5 | 7 |
| W16×31 | 15.88 | 5.525 | 0.275 | 9.12 | 31 | 375 | 12.4 | 47.2 | 4.5 |
| W16×26 | 15.69 | 5.5 | 0.25 | 7.68 | 26 | 301 | 9.6 | 38.4 | 3.5 |
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| Dimension | Typical Range | Tolerance (ASTM A6/A6M) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 100 – 600 mm | ±3 mm | Customizable |
| Flange Width | 100 – 300 mm | ±3 mm | — |
| Web Thickness | 6 – 16 mm | ±1 mm or ±10% (larger applies) | — |
| Flange Thickness | 8 – 25 mm | ±1 mm or ±10% (larger applies) | — |
| Length | 6 – 12 m | ±12 mm (6 m) / ±24 mm (12 m) | Adjustable per contract |
1.Customized Sizes & Lengths
We could support customized length and width of W beam according to your drawing and engineering requirement. W6-W21 standard W series sizes are available.
2.Material Grade Options
We offer the products in different material grades such as ASTM A36, ASTM A572 Grade 50, ASTM A992 etc. to cater to varied strength and construction requirements.
3.Processing Services
Cutting, drilling, welding, fabricating, punching and other classic machining services are offered, which can accelerate the pace of site processing.
4.Surface Treatment Options
Provide black finish, painting and hot dip galvanizing for the products for better rust proof and longer service life.
5.Customized Marking & Packaging
Support custom labels, product ID, export packaging and project-specific bundling.
6.Quality Inspection & Certification
Offer Dimension inspection, mechanical test, chemical composition test and MTC. Third-party inspection by SGS/BV also provided.
7.Project-Based Supply Solutions
Tailored W Beam for steel building, bridges, industrial plants, warehouses, energy projects and infrastructure construction across the globe.
Ordinary Surface
Hot Galvanized Surface
Black Oil Surface
1.Steel Structure Buildings: Utilized as primary beams, columns, and structural members in industrial buildings, warehouses, and commercial construction projects.
2.Bridges & Infrastructure: Used in bridge construction, highways, railway stations, among other heavy-load infrastructure.
3.Industrial Plants & Factories: Commonly employed in factory frames, equipment supports, platforms, and heavy-duty structures.
4.High-Rise & Commercial Buildings: In high rises, office buildings, mall centers, and massive public buildings that necessitate robust and stable.
1.Worldwide standard steel profiles supply
We can offer customised production of standard steel profiles according to the ASTM (American), EN (European), JIS (Japanese) and AS/NZS (Australian) series standards for a variety of international project needs.
2.Strict Quality Control
Every batch is tested for Straightness, Dimension, Chemical Composition and Mechanical Property assurance of stable quality and performance.
3.Third Party Inspection Support
Professional inspection services from BV, SGS and other well known international inspection agencies to certify product compliance are supported.
4.Reliable Production & Delivery
Robust supply chain management and production coordination guarantees the stability lead time and the on time delivery for the world-wide project.
5.Customized Processing Solutions
We can make customized sizes according to your request, and also provide cutting, fabrication, surface treatment and other processing services based on your drawing and project needs.
6.Global Project Service Capability
To be more effective when dealing with international contractors, fabricators and engineering companies, on site technical support overseas, project communication and after sales service is available.
7.Professional Export Experience
With a strong heritage in steel exports worldwide, Royal Steel Group provides excellence in steel solutions for construction, infrastructure, industrial, and energy projects globally.
PACKING
Basic Protection: Every package is bundled in tarpaulin with 2-3 desiccants bags in the bundle and the bundle is wrapped with heat-sealed rainproof tarpaulin.
Bundling: The strapping is 12-16mm Φ steel strap that fit for American port lifting equipments, 2-3 tons per bundle.
Conforming Label: Bilingual (English + Spanish) labels are affixed the material, specification, HS code, batch and test report number with the test report.
DELIVERY
Road transport: Load is trucked with securing anti-slip devices for short distances or when direct access to the construction site is available.
Rail transport: Bulk transport over the long distance at lower cost than by road over the long distance.
Sea transport: Used for domestic transport in container or in transport of long products in bulk or open top containers either in closed containers or in open top containers.
Inland waterway/barge transport: Ultra-large H beams can be transported in bulk on rivers and inland waterways.
Special transport: H-beams that are too big and/or too heavy to be transported by standard means, are carried on multi-axle low-bed or combination trailers.
US MARKET SHIPPING: ASTM H-Beams are batched packed to the Americas they are bundled with steel straping, the ends are protected and can be treated for rust aersion to shield the beams on the way.
Q1: What are the standards for Wide Flance Beams?
Our W Beams are manufactured to the ASTM A6/A6M standards, and available in the material grades of ASTM A36, ASTM A572 Grade 50, ASTM A992.
Q2: What are the most popular W Beam dimensions?
Common EXPORT size: (WHY)W8 W10 W12 W14 W16 W18 and W21 series specially W12×26 W14×34 application in construction project.
Q3: Can I get a custom length?
Yes. Standard length is 6m, 9m and 12m. Cutting customization service is provided.
Q4: Do you have met the inspection certificate?
Yes. We provide MTC and third party inspection service for example SGS, BV.
Q5: What industries deal in Wide Flange Beams?
They are widely used in Steel buildings, Bridges,Industrial plants,Warehouses and Infrastructure projects
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