Your Professional I-Beam Supplier
Qingdao Heyan Steel Structure Co., Ltd., ("HEYAN STEEL" for short )specializes in supplying coated and plated products, as well as a wide range of steel and non-ferrous metal materials.
Partners
Today, we collaborate with over 110 countries across Southeast Asia, South America, the Middle East, North America, and Europe. With growing international demand, Heyan Steel has earned global customer trust through its extensive production experience, robust expertise, and dependable after-sales support.
Our Production Lines
Based in Binzhou, we operate three production lines dedicated to coated and plated products. Additionally, we have invested in facilities for seamless steel pipes, stainless steel, aluminum profiles, and other items.
Our Inventory Warehouses
We maintain inventory warehouses in various regions throughout China, ensuring we can promptly provide suitable products to meet customer requirements.
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![Carbon Steel I Steel]()
Carbon Steel I SteelCarbon steel I-beam refers to I-shaped steel made of carbon steel material. It is a common steel and is widely used in construction, bridges, machinery manufacturing and other fields. Carbon steel...view more -
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Stainless Steel I SteelStainless Steel I Steel is a high-end structural material made of high-quality stainless steel such as 304/316L through hot rolling or cold bending.view more -
![Galvanized Steel I Steel]()
Galvanized Steel I SteelGalvanized I-beam refers to a profile that is galvanized on the surface of ordinary I-beam. The galvanized layer can effectively prevent the I-beam from rusting, extend its service life, and has...view more -
![Aluminum I Beam]()
Aluminum I BeamAluminum I Beam is a lightweight, high-strength and corrosion-resistant structural profile made of 6061-T6 or 6063-T5 aluminum alloy extrusion. With its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and...view more -
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Anodized Aluminum I BeamAnodized Aluminum I Beam is a high-quality structural profile made of 6061 or 6063 aluminum alloy after precision extrusion and anodizing. This process forms a dense aluminum oxide protective...view more
Specifications
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Material |
6061-T6/6063-T5 |
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Height (mm) |
50～300 |
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Leg Width (mm) |
30～150 |
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Waist Thickness (mm) |
2.0～10.0 |
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Length (m) |
1～6 (customizable) |
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Surface Treatment |
Anodizing/Powder Coating |
Shape: An I Beam has a cross-sectional shape resembling the letter 'I'.
Web: The vertical or central section of the I Beam.
Flanges: The horizontal sections at the top and bottom.
Strength: Due to their geometry, I Beams are solid in terms of bending and shear loads.
Weight Distribution: The I shape ensures that most of the weight and resistance is located at the top and bottom, providing optimal bending resistance.
Specifications
An I-beam generally has tapered flanges and a web that is wider than each flange. The following I-beam dimensions determine the component’s load-bearing capacity, weight, and fit for a given application:
Depth (D)
The I-beam’s total height
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Flange width (W)
The horizontal width of the bottom and top flanges
02
Flange thickness (T)
The flanges’ thickness
03
Web thickness (T)
The vertical web section’s thickness
04
Weight per unit length
Often measured in pounds per foot or kilograms per meter
05
Types of I-beams
I-beams: Ibeams have parallel flanges. Sometimes, these flanges taper. The legs are more narrow on I-beams than they are for H-piles and W-beams/wide flange beams. As a result, they can tolerate less weight and are available in shorter lengths — up to 100 feet versus H-piles and W-beams which can span up to 330 feet. I beams are a type of S beam.
H-piles: H-piles are also known as bearing piles, and they look nearly identical to ibeams, but they’re heavier. They both have parallel flange surfaces, but H-piles have wider legs. Importantly, H-piles are designed with equal thicknesses across all sections of the beam and are able to withstand greater vertical loads as a result. H beams are a type of wide flange beam.
W-beams / wide flange beams: Similar to H-piles, W-beams have wider legs than the standard I-beam. However, they do not necessarily have equal web and flange thicknesses.
Applications
Steel I-beams are valued in construction and engineering for their strength, stability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. Their design allows them to withstand a range of stresses: the web resists shear forces, while the flanges offer good unidirectional bending properties. These characteristics make steel I-beams ideal for load-bearing applications such as:
Commercial construction
Framing buildings like hospitals, parking garages, and skyscrapers in both horizontal and vertical directions
Residential projects
Providing structural support for floor joists and lintels
Bridge construction
Offering critical load-bearing strength in bridges and other infrastructure projects
I-Beam Selection Criteria
When selecting the right type of I-beam for a project, consider the following:
Load Requirements
Determine the axial, shear, and bending loads.
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Span Length
Longer spans often require wider flanges or higher section modulus.
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Foundation or Frame Type
H-piles for deep foundations; W-beams for primary framing.
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Material Grade
Choose the right steel grade based on strength, weldability, and corrosion resistance.
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Standards Compliance
Ensure the beam complies with ASTM, EN, or JIS standards for your region or project.
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Packaging & Shipping
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