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Universal Beams

Universal Beams

Also known asGirders, H sections, I sections, U beams, Lintels

The table below allows you to pick the right universal beam size for your project. If you’re not sure, please speak to our friendly advisors who would be happy to guide you.

Each universal beam is fabricated to your exact project requirements and delivered to site in as little as 24 hours.

Universal steel beam sizes and weights

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Size Weight Depth Width Web Thickness Flange Thickness
(mm) (kg/m) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
127 x 76 13 127 76 4.2 7.6
152 x 89 16 152 89 4.6 7.7
178 x 102 19 178 102 4.7 7.9
203 x 102 23 203 102 5.2 9.3
203 x 133 25 203 133 5.8 7.8
203 x 133 30 207 134 6.3 9.6
254 x 102 22 254 102 5.8 6.8
254 x 102 25 257 102 6.1 8.4
254 x 102 28 260 102 6.4 10.0
254 x 146 31 251 146 6.1 8.6
254 x 146 37 256 146 6.4 10.9
254 x 146 43 260 147 7.3 12.7
305 x 102 25 305 102 5.8 6.8
305 x 102 28 309 102 6.1 8.9
305 x 102 33 313 102 6.6 10.8
305 x 127 37 304 123 7.2 10.7
305 x 127 42 307 124 8.0 12.1
305 x 127 48 310 125 8.9 14.0
305 x 165 40 304 165 6.1 10.2
305 x 165 46 307 166 6.7 11.8
305 x 165 54 311 167 7.7 13.7
356 x 127 33 349 125 5.9 8.5
356 x 127 39 353 126 6.5 10.7
356 x 171 45 352 171 6.9 9.7
356 x 171 51 356 172 7.3 11.5
356 x 171 57 359 172 8.0 13.0
356 x 171 67 364 173 9.1 15.7
406 x 140 39 397 142 6.3 8.6
406 x 140 46 402 142 6.9 11.2
406 x 178 54 402 178 7.6 10.9
406 x 178 60 406 178 7.8 12.8
406 x 178 67 409 171 8.8 14.3
406 x 178 74 413 180 9.7 16.0
457 x 152 52 449 152 7.6 10.9
457 x 152 60 454 152 8.0 13.3
457 x 152 67 457 151 9.1 15
457 x 152 74 461 152 9.9 17
457 x 152 82 465 153 10.7 18.9
457 x 191 67 453 189 8.5 12.7
457 x 191 74 457 190 9.1 14.5
457 x 191 82 460 191 9.9 16
457 x 191 89 463 192 10.6 17.7
457 x 191 98 467 192 11.4 19.6
433 x 210 82 528 208 9.6 13.2
433 x 210 92 533 209 10.2 15.6
433 x 210 101 536 210 10.9 17.4
433 x 210 109 539 210 11.6 18.8
433 x 210 122 544 211 12.8 21.3
610 x 229 101 602 227 10.6 14.8
610 x 229 113 607 228 11.2 17.3
610 x 229 125 611 229 11.9 19.6
610 x 229 140 617 230 13.1 22.1
610 x 305 149 609 304 11.9 19.7
610 x 305 179 617 307 14.1 23.6
610 x 305 238 633 311 18.6 31.4
686 x 254 125 677 253 11.7 16.2
686 x 254 140 683 253 12.4 19.0
686 x 254 152 687 254 13.2 21.0
686 x 254 170 692 255 14.5 23.7
762 x 267 147 753 265 12.9 17.5
762 x 267 173 762 266 14.3 21.6
762 x 267 197 769 268 15.6 25.4
838 x 292 176 834 291 14.0 18.8
914 x 305 201 903 303 15.2 20.2
914 x 419 343 911 418 19.4 32.0
914 x 419 388 920 420 21.5 36.6

What are Universal Steel Beams?

Universal beams are long robust structures featuring an I-shaped cross section typically used for large-scale building projects although they can also be made to order in an H-shape. Our universal steel beams are extremely efficient at carrying very heavy loads, making them perfect for a civil engineering project or one where floors need to be supported during an extension build project or where openings are required in supporting walls.

Universal steel beams are absolutely integral to a building’s security and robustness – if the steel is not manufactured to the highest standard, it can severely compromise a building’s stability.

At Steel Beam Suppliers, we understand how vital it is for your building’s structure to be completely safe, no matter how large or small the project scale. Universal beams may even be considered as the bones or skeletal structure of a building, which is why we ensure that they are of the highest quality standards, including the EN10025 standards.

Universal Beam vs. Universal Column

To ensure that you pick the right universal beams for your project, it is important to know the distinction between universal beams and universal columns. Knowing this difference can help you save time and money as this way, you will only order a product that fully meets your specification.

Universal beams have a lighter load-bearing capacity whereas universal columns have a heavier load-bearing capacity. We also offer a broad range of universal columns to help you meet the demands of your project.

So, if universal columns are used in commercial construction where structural support is required, for example, in supporting floor joists, universal beams (also called I-beam) are typically found in the majority of applications in girders, because they possess a much higher moment of inertia in contrast with universal columns. This makes them more resistant to bending moments owing to the different construction loads, such as self-weight.

If you require universal steel beams fabricated to the highest standard, then you’ve come to the right place, as they can be utilised for all manners of construction purposes, including those for large commercial premises and residential properties. The railways and bridges you see from your office or hotel window most likely have high-quality universal beams at their core.

Since a universal beam has an increased depth compared to other kinds of steel beams, it has a higher loading capability too, making it very versatile for all kinds of civil engineering and home improvement or residential build projects.

Our in-house team can fabricate universal steel beams to the highest quality and in a large number of standard sizes. However, it is crucial to measure the depth correctly before placing your order. Even though a universal beam is typically put between two columns (I-pattern), it can also be used as a column within itself (H-pattern).

If you need guidance on which universal beam to order for your project, our advisors are always available to assist you.

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