MS Beam are of two types-

  • I-Beam : It is represented by dimensions of Web & Flange
  • H-Beam :Another difference in I-beam & H-Beam is that in I-Beam, size of Web is greater than the size of Flange.
MS I-Beams are used for manufacturing of truck-trailers, EOT cranes and its Gantry, ship building, factory sheds, conveyors, boilers, agricultural equipment, and many more engineering industries.

Wider Flange Parallel Beam or WPB or HE as it often knows are wider sections available in Parallel Flange Beams. These find application in various Heavy Structural Fabrication works across the country and the vast range availability has reduced the need of fabricating the beams in house by the customers. Their high Load bearing capacity and reliability have helped it find its usage in various applications.

Parallel Flange Beams and Column Sections are cost-effective and provide design flexibility. These Parallel Flange Beams & Columns enable complex fabrications in high volumes due to inherent functional advantages of these sections. When used under bending load, steel savings between 10-25% are achieved, as beams of lower sectional weight can be used.

Applications: They are extensively used in construction of multi-storied buildings, bridges, utility buildings, car parking lots, refineries, airports, flyovers, metro rail projects, cement, steel plants and industrial sheds and structures, material handling systems, shopping malls, power plants and stadiums

Rationalized sizes of Beams from SAIL Make

Dimensions (mm) Sectional Weight (kg/m) Length (m)
175 x 85 x 5.8 19.6 10 to 11.5
200 x 100 x 5.7 24.2 10 to 11.5
250 x 125 x 6.9 37.3 10 to 13 for all dimensions
300 x 140 x 7.7 46 10 to 13 for all dimensions
350 x 140 x 8.1 52.4 10 to 13 for all dimensions
400 x 140 x 8.9 61.5 10 to 13 for all dimensions
450 x 150 x 9.4 72.4 10 to 13 for all dimensions
500 x 180 x 10.2 86.9 10 to 13 for all dimensions
600 x 210 x 12 123 10 to 13 for all dimensions