American Wide Flange Beam (W)
Hot-rolled American wide flange (W-shape) beams manufactured to ASTM A6 / A992, used as primary structural members in building frames, industrial platforms and heavy structural applications.
Overview
W6 to W44, engineered for primary structural load.
Hot-rolled American wide flange (W-shape) beams manufactured to ASTM A6 / A992, used as primary structural members in building frames, industrial platforms and heavy structural applications. Full designation/dimension tables (e.g. W12x26, W14x90) are available in our downloadable catalogue or on request.
| Designation Series | Standard | Nominal Depth | Weight Range | Typical Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 | ASTM A6 / A992 | 152 mm (6″) | 9 – 25 lb/ft | Gr. 50 |
| W8 | ASTM A6 / A992 | 203 mm (8″) | 10 – 67 lb/ft | Gr. 50 |
| W10 | ASTM A6 / A992 | 254 mm (10″) | 12 – 112 lb/ft | Gr. 50 |
| W12 | ASTM A6 / A992 | 305 mm (12″) | 14 – 336 lb/ft | Gr. 50 |
| W14 | ASTM A6 / A992 | 356 mm (14″) | 22 – 730 lb/ft | Gr. 50 |
| W16 – W24 | ASTM A6 / A992 | 406 – 610 mm | 26 – 370 lb/ft | Gr. 50 |
| W27 – W36 | ASTM A6 / A992 | 686 – 914 mm | 84 – 925 lb/ft | Gr. 50 |
| W40 – W44 | ASTM A6 / A992 | 1016 – 1118 mm | 149 – 655 lb/ft | Gr. 50 / Gr. 345 |
Full designation/dimension table (e.g. W12x26, W14x90) available in our downloadable catalogue. Other sizes and grades available on request.
Applications
Primary structural columns and beams, industrial building frames, pipe racks and heavy platforms.
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