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Low-Carbon Steel H-Bars
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Not Rated
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Fabrication: Hot Rolled
- Specifications Met: ASTM A992
Also known as W- and WF-beams, H-bars have wide flanges for strength. Made of stiff low-carbon steel, they’re often used in machine bases, platforms, and frames. Low-carbon steel bends less under load than higher-carbon steel, making it the most common material used in H-bars. It’s also less likely to crack when welded. Surface harden it for added wear resistance.
H-bars have wider flanges than I-beams, making them stronger but also heavier. They’re easier to weld as their straight flanges offer more surface area than I-beams’ tapered flanges. These H-bars are manufactured to meet ASTM A992 standards for quality and performance.
The beam trade number indicates the channel’s outside width and weight in lbs./ft. This gives you an easy reference for selecting the right size and strength for your needs.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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| Ht. | Wd. | Beam Trade Number | Wall Thick. | Inside Wd. | Min. Temperature, °F | Straightness Tolerance | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
| 3.94" | 5.9" | W6×9 | 0.215" | 5.47" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 0000000 | ||
| 4" | 6.03" | W6×12 | 0.28" | 5.47" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 0000000 | ||
| 4" | 7.99" | W8×13 | 0.255" | 7.48" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 00000000 | ||
| 4.06" | 4.16" | W4×13 | 0.345" | 3.47" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 0000000 | ||
| 5" | 5.01" | W5×16 | 0.36" | 4.28" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 00000000 | ||
| 5.25" | 8.14" | W8×18 | 0.33" | 7.48" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 00000000 | ||
| 5.27" | 8.28" | W8×21 | 0.4" | 7.48" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 00000000 | ||
| 5.81" | 10.47" | W10×30 | 0.51" | 9.45" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 00000000 | ||
| 5.99" | 5.99" | W6×15 | 0.26" | 5.47" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 0000000 | ||
| 6.02" | 6.2" | W6×20 | 0.365" | 5.47" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 0000000 | ||
| 6.08" | 6.38" | W6×25 | 0.455" | 5.47" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 0000000 | ||
| 6.495" | 7.93" | W8×24 | 0.4" | 7.13" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 00000000 | ||
| 7.995" | 8" | W8×13 | 0.435" | 7.13" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 0000000 | ||
| 8.02" | 10.1" | W10×45 | 0.62" | 8.86" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 00000000 | ||
| 8.07" | 8.25" | W8×40 | 0.56" | 7.13" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 0000000 | ||
| 8.08" | 12.19" | W12×50 | 0.64" | 10.91" | Not Rated | 0.025" per ft. | 00000000 | ||
Low-Carbon Steel I-Beams
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Not Rated
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Fabrication: Hot Rolled
- Specifications Met: ASTM A992
Made of rigid low-carbon steel, these I-beams are often used in construction, framing, lifting, and hoisting applications. Low carbon steel deflects less under load than medium- or high-carbon steel and is less likely to crack from welding—no wonder it's the standard for I-beams. For added wear resistance, they can be surface hardened with heat treating. Also known as American Standard I-beams, these I-beams have rounded corners. All have been manufactured to meet ASTM A992 standards for quality and performance.
The beam trade number indicates the I-beam's outside height and weight in pounds per foot. This provides an easy reference to help you select the right size and strength for your application.
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Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.