What is an H-Beam?

H beam is a kind of economical section material with more optimized cross-sectional area distribution and more reasonable strength-to-weight ratio. It is named because its section is same as English letter "H". Due to the right-angle arrangement of all parts of H-beam, it has been widely used in steel structure buildings for its strong bending resistance, simple construction, cost saving and light structural weight in all directions.

H beams are divided into hot-rolled H-beams and welded H-beams (H). Hot-rolled H-beams conclude wide-flange H-beams (HW), middle-flange H-beams (HM) and narrow-flange H-beams (HN). HW is H beam with basically same height and flange width, which is mainly used as core column in reinforced concrete frame structure, also called stiff steel column. HM is H beam that the ratio of the height and flange width is roughly 1.33~~1.75. Mainly used in steel structures as steel frame columns that bear dynamic loads, such as equipment platforms. HM is H beam that the ratio of the height and flange width is greater than or equal to 2. The main materials of H-beam are Q235B, SM490, SS400, Q345, Q345B, etc.

H-shaped steel is mainly used for beam and column components in industrial and civil structures.

◆Steel structure load-bearing brackets for industrial structures

◆Steel piles and support structures for underground projects

◆Structures of industrial equipment such as petrochemicals and electric power

◆Long-span steel bridge components

◆Frame structures for shipbuilding and machinery manufacturing

◆Girder brackets for trains, cars, and tractors

◆Port conveyor belts and high-speed baffle brackets