Structural H Beam Steel – Wide flange section for columns, beams and steel frames.
Multiple Steel Grades – Q235B, Q355B, SS400, S355JR, A36 and A572 Gr.50 available.
Custom Section Supply – Height, flange width, thickness and length can be customized.
Processing Support – Cutting, drilling, welding, painting and galvanizing services available.
Export Ready Service – MTC, inspection support, bundle packing, FOB, CIF and CFR available.
H beam steel is a structural steel section with two parallel flanges connected by a vertical web. Its H-shaped cross section provides efficient load distribution, strong bending resistance and reliable structural stability.
Compared with many conventional steel profiles, H section steel offers a high strength-to-weight ratio and is suitable for structures that require long spans, heavy loads and stable column or beam support. It is widely used in steel buildings, factories, warehouses, bridges, platforms, equipment foundations and infrastructure projects.
Henan GDD supplies hot rolled and welded H beams in multiple standards, grades and section sizes. Cutting, drilling, welding preparation, painting, galvanizing and customized length services can be arranged according to project drawings and purchasing requirements.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | H Beam Steel / H Section Steel / Wide Flange Beam |
| Production Type | Hot Rolled H Beam / Welded H Beam |
| Steel Grade | Q235B, Q355B, SS400, SM490, S235JR, S275JR, S355JR, ASTM A36, ASTM A572 Grade 50 or Customized |
| Standard | GB/T, JIS, EN, ASTM or Customer Specification |
| Section Height | 100 mm – 1000 mm or Customized |
| Flange Width | 50 mm – 450 mm or Customized |
| Web Thickness | 5 mm – 30 mm or Customized |
| Flange Thickness | 7 mm – 50 mm or Customized |
| Length | 6 m, 9 m, 12 m or Customized |
| Surface Condition | Black, Shot Blasted, Primer Painted, Galvanized or Customized |
| Edge and End Condition | Mill End, Saw-cut End, Flame-cut End or Machined End |
| Processing Service | Cutting, Drilling, Welding, Beveling, Painting, Galvanizing and Drawing-based Fabrication |
| Inspection | MTC, Dimension Inspection, Surface Inspection, Mechanical Test, UT and Third-party Inspection |
| Applications | Building Columns, Roof Beams, Warehouses, Factories, Bridges, Platforms and Equipment Supports |
| Packing | Steel Strip Bundles, Project Marking or Standard Export Packing |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW |
Available section sizes, dimensions and unit weights may vary according to the applicable production standard. Final specifications should be confirmed according to the project drawings, purchase order and material certificate.
H beam steel is a structural steel profile designed with wide parallel flanges and a central web. The flanges mainly resist bending forces, while the web helps transfer shear forces through the section.
The balanced cross-sectional design allows H beams to provide strong structural performance in both columns and horizontal beam systems. They can be bolted, welded, drilled and connected with plates, angles and other structural components.
H beams are frequently specified in steel structure engineering because standardized section sizes simplify design, fabrication, transportation and site installation.
Hot rolled H beam is produced as an integrated section through a hot rolling process. It offers stable dimensions, consistent section geometry and efficient production for standard structural sizes.
It is widely used for steel buildings, warehouses, workshops, bridges, platforms and general structural construction.
Welded H beam is manufactured by welding separate flange plates and web plates together. It provides greater flexibility for large, heavy or non-standard section sizes that may not be available as standard hot rolled profiles.
Welded sections are often selected for large industrial buildings, heavy equipment supports, long-span structures and customized engineering projects.
Wide flange H beam has relatively broad flanges and good lateral stability. It is commonly used as a building column, load-bearing beam and structural frame component.
Medium flange sections provide a practical balance between unit weight and load-bearing performance. They are used for platforms, workshops, warehouse frames and general steel structures.
Narrow flange H beams have smaller flange widths relative to section height. They are often used as horizontal beams, secondary structural members and components where bending resistance in one main direction is required.
H beam steel is widely used in commercial buildings, industrial workshops, logistics warehouses, production plants and prefabricated steel structures. It can serve as a main column, roof beam, floor beam or frame member.
In bridge and infrastructure construction, H beams are used for support frames, temporary structures, bridge components, foundation supports and load-bearing systems.
Heavy industrial projects use H section steel for crane beams, machinery platforms, equipment foundations, pipe racks, conveyor supports and factory expansion structures.
H beams are also used for solar mounting structures, power plant construction, marine engineering, railway facilities, mezzanine floors and modular building systems.
The wide flange and web design provides efficient resistance to bending, compression and shear forces in structural applications.
H beams can provide strong structural performance without requiring excessive steel weight, helping improve project material efficiency.
Parallel flange surfaces make H beams suitable for bolted connections, welded joints, end plates, base plates and other standard structural connection methods.
Standardized sections can be prefabricated, drilled and cut before shipment, helping reduce site fabrication time and improve installation efficiency.
Different steel grades can be selected according to required strength, design standard, welding process, temperature condition and project budget.
Cutting, drilling, welding, beveling, painting and galvanizing services can be arranged according to structural drawings and installation requirements.
H beams generally have wider, more parallel flanges and a more balanced cross section. They are commonly used for structural columns, heavy beams and large steel frames.
Traditional I beams often have narrower tapered or parallel flanges, depending on the standard. They are frequently used as horizontal bending members in buildings, equipment and general construction.
H beams normally provide better lateral stability and higher load capacity for many heavy structural applications. However, the final selection should follow engineering calculations, section properties and project design requirements.
Hot rolled H beam is normally more economical for standard sizes because it is continuously produced as one integrated section. It provides consistent shape and is readily available in commonly used dimensions.
Welded H beam provides greater flexibility for special heights, flange widths, web thicknesses and heavy-duty sections. It is suitable for customized structures that cannot use standard rolled profiles.
The correct product should be selected according to required section properties, total quantity, fabrication requirements, delivery schedule and project budget.
Q235B and ASTM A36 are commonly used structural steel grades suitable for warehouses, workshops, platforms, equipment supports and general building structures.
Q355B and ASTM A572 Grade 50 provide higher yield strength than common mild structural steel. They are suitable for structures requiring increased load capacity or reduced section weight.
SS400 is a widely used JIS structural steel grade for buildings, industrial structures, machinery supports and general fabrication projects.
S235JR and S355JR are commonly specified under European standards. Grade selection depends on required yield strength, impact requirements, design standard and service conditions.
Black mill surface H beams are suitable for general fabrication and projects where painting or coating will be completed after processing.
Shot blasting can remove loose scale and prepare the steel surface for primer or protective coating. Shop primer painting provides temporary corrosion protection during storage, transportation and installation.
Hot dip galvanizing can be discussed for structures requiring better outdoor corrosion resistance. The section size, vent holes, coating thickness and dimensional limitations should be evaluated before galvanizing.
Henan GDD can arrange H beam cutting according to required installation lengths. Saw cutting, flame cutting and other suitable methods can be selected according to section size and tolerance requirements.
Drilling, bolt hole processing, end plate welding, base plate welding, stiffener installation, beveling and drawing-based fabrication can also be discussed.
Customers should provide structural drawings showing section size, grade, length, hole diameter, hole position, connection plate details, tolerance and quantity before processing.
H beam selection should be based on structural load, span, column height, connection method, design standard, steel grade and environmental conditions.
Important section properties include cross-sectional area, unit weight, moment of inertia, section modulus, flange thickness and web thickness. These values should be checked by qualified structural engineers.
Buyers should provide the required standard section designation or complete dimensions, including section height, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness and length.
Henan GDD supplies structural steel products to steel structure contractors, warehouse builders, bridge contractors, machinery manufacturers, construction companies and global steel distributors.
We support multiple H beam standards and grades, standard or customized dimensions, cutting, drilling, welding, surface coating, inspection documents and international shipment.
From specification confirmation and quotation to production, fabrication, inspection, packing and loading, our team provides one-stop export support for H beam steel orders.
Before shipment, inspection can include steel grade, section height, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, length, straightness, surface condition, unit weight and bundle quantity.
For fabricated orders, hole diameter, hole position, cutting tolerance, welding quality, coating condition and drawing compliance can also be checked.
MTC, dimension inspection records, product photos, processing photos, packing photos, loading photos and third-party inspection reports can be provided according to order requirements.
H beams are usually packed in steel strip bundles or loaded individually according to section size, length and total weight. Bundle tags and shipping marks can be customized according to customer requirements.
Shorter sections may be transported by container, while long or heavy beams can be shipped by break-bulk or bulk vessel. The suitable shipping method depends on product length, quantity, destination port and local unloading conditions.
Export documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, MTC and certificate of origin can be provided according to the agreed trade terms.
H beam steel is used for building columns, roof beams, warehouses, factories, bridges, platforms, equipment supports, steel frames and infrastructure projects.
Common grades include Q235B, Q355B, SS400, SM490, S235JR, S275JR, S355JR, ASTM A36 and ASTM A572 Grade 50.
H beams usually have wider parallel flanges and are widely used for heavy columns and structural frames. I beams generally have narrower flanges and are commonly used as horizontal bending members.
Yes. Welded H beams can be supplied for large, heavy or customized section dimensions that are not available as standard hot rolled profiles.
Yes. Cutting, drilling, beveling, welding, end plate installation and other fabrication services can be arranged according to customer drawings.
Yes. Hot dip galvanizing can be discussed according to section size, project corrosion requirements and galvanizing process limitations.
Please provide the standard, grade, section size, length, quantity, surface treatment, processing drawing, destination port and preferred trade terms.
Yes. MTC, dimension records, inspection photos, fabrication records, packing photos, loading photos and third-party inspection can be provided according to order requirements.
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