Wide Flange Beams

Wide Flange Beams: The Standard for Structural Excellence Introducing
Wide Flange Beams: Unmatched Versatility and Load-Bearing Capacity

Wide Flange Beams (WF-beams) are the cornerstone of modern structural engineering, offering an exceptional balance of strength, efficiency, and adaptability. Characterized by their distinctive "H" or "I" cross-section with wide, parallel flanges, these beams are engineered to provide superior performance in both bending and axial load applications. As the most widely used structural shape, they form the backbone of everything from skyscrapers to industrial platforms.

Key Features & Benefits

 • Optimal Strength-to-Weight Ratio: The unique geometry places the majority of the material in the flanges, maximizing the moment of inertia and section modulus. This design delivers immense strength and stiffness with minimal material use, resulting in cost-effective and efficient structures.

 • Exceptional Versatility: Suitable for a vast range of applications, functioning flawlessly as beams, columns, girders, and pile supports. Their standardized dimensions ensure compatibility and ease of design.

 • Ease of Fabrication & Installation: The parallel flange surfaces simplify connections, making them easy to weld, bolt, and attach to other structural members. This reduces labor time and costs during construction.

 • Proven Reliability: Manufactured to stringent international standards (e.g., ASTM A992), Wide Flange Beams offer consistent, predictable performance, ensuring structural integrity and safety.

 • Wide Availability: Produced in a comprehensive range of standard sizes and weights, making them readily available for projects of any scale, from small renovations to massive infrastructure developments. 

Common Designations & Sizes

 • US Customary (AISC): W-Shapes (e.g., W12x50: 12" nominal depth, 50 lb/ft weight)

 • Metric (EN): HE, HL, HP, and IPE shapes (e.g., HE300A)

 • Sizes Range: Depths from 4 inches (W4) to over 40 inches (W44), with weights from under 10 lb/ft to over 1,000 lb/ft.

Primary Applications
Wide Flange Beams are the fundamental building blocks for:

 • Building Construction: Floor and roof beams, columns, and framing systems in commercial, industrial, and multi-story residential buildings.

 • Bridge Construction: Main girders, cross-frames, and support piers for highway and railway bridges.

 • Heavy Industrial Facilities: 

Support structures for overhead cranes, mezzanines, conveyor systems, and manufacturing equipment.

 • Infrastructure & Civil Projects: Retaining walls, foundation piles, and support structures for tunnels and overpasses.

 • Shipbuilding & Heavy Equipment: 

Frames and chassis for large vehicles, vessels, and industrial machinery. 

Why Choose Our Wide Flange Beams? 

We supply high-quality Wide Flange Beams that meet or exceed all relevant ASTM and AISC standards. Our inventory includes a vast selection of sizes and grades, including:

 • ASTM A992: The preferred grade for structural shapes, offering high yield strength and excellent weldability.

 • ASTM A572: High-strength, low-alloy Columbium-Vanadium steel for added strength in weight-critical applications.

 • ASTM A36: The general-purpose carbon steel grade for a wide variety of structural uses. We provide expert technical support to help you select the perfect beam for your project's specific load requirements and design criteria.

Build on a Foundation of Strength and Reliability. 

Contact us today for a detailed quote, technical specifications, or to speak with our engineering team about how Wide Flange Beams can provide the optimal solution for your structural needs. Wide flange beams, WF beams