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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.
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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 | ||
Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel
From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
Bars with sheared edges are also known as Gauer bar and are sheared from plate.
H-bars have larger flange widths and thicknesses than I-beams, so they’re stronger and carry heavier loads, yet also weigh more.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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- Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A240
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| Ht. | Ht. Tolerance | Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Inside Wd. | Fabrication | Edge Fabrication | Outside | Inside | Straightness Tolerance | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
0.26" Wall Thick. | ||||||||||||
| 5.99" | -1/8" to 1/8" | 5.99" | -0.188" to 1/4" | 5.47" | Welded | Sheared | Square | Square | 0.0625" per 6 ft. | 0000000 | ||
0.33" Wall Thick. | ||||||||||||
| 5 1/4" | -1/8" to 1/8" | 8.14" | -0.188" to 1/4" | 7.48" | Welded | Sheared | Square | Square | 0.0625" per 6 ft. | 0000000 | ||
0.345" Wall Thick. | ||||||||||||
| 4.06" | -1/8" to 1/8" | 4.16" | -0.188" to 1/4" | 3.47" | Welded | Sheared | Square | Square | 0.0625" per 6 ft. | 0000000 | ||
0.365" Wall Thick. | ||||||||||||
| 6.02" | -1/8" to 1/8" | 6.2" | -0.188" to 1/4" | 5.47" | Welded | Sheared | Square | Square | 0.0625" per 6 ft. | 0000000 | ||
0.4" Wall Thick. | ||||||||||||
| 6.495" | -1/8" to 1/8" | 7.93" | -0.188" to 1/4" | 7.13" | Welded | Sheared | Square | Square | 0.0625" per 6 ft. | 0000000 | ||
0.435" Wall Thick. | ||||||||||||
| 7.995" | -1/8" to 1/8" | 8" | -0.188" to 1/4" | 7.13" | Welded | Sheared | Square | Square | 0.0625" per 6 ft. | 0000000 | ||
Architectural 6063 Aluminum H-Bars
- Yield Strength: 16,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 60 (Soft)
- Temper: T5
- Fabrication: Extruded
- Specifications Met: ASTM B221
More corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, 6063 is primarily used for exterior railings, decorative trim, and door frames.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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. | Ht. Tolerance | Wd. | Inside Wd. | Heat Treatment | Temperature Range, °F | Straightness Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
0.05" Wall Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 1.000" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 1.950" | 1.85" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 1.060" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 0.700" | 0.60" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 1.074" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 1.040" | 0.94" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
| 1.724" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 1.120" | 1.02" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
0.055" Wall Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 1.500" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 2.110" | 2.00" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
0.062" Wall Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 1.500" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 1.034" | 0.91" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
0.094" Wall Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 1.500" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 0.688" | 0.50" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 2.000" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 2.000" | 1.75" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
0.188" Wall Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 1.500" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 0.876" | 0.50" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
0.2" Wall Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 2.400" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 1.750" | 1.35" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance) | ||||||||||
| 2.375" | -0.024" to 0.024" | 1.000" | 0.50" | Hardened | -320° to 212° | 0.050" per ft. | 0000000 | |||