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HEA Beams

HEA beams, known as High-Efficiency American beams, are characterized by their wide flanges and reduced thickness in the web compared to other types of structural beams. This profile makes them not only lighter but also cost-effective, as they use less steel while maintaining a high level of structural integrity and load-bearing capacity. The broader flanges provide a larger surface area, enhancing their ability to connect with other structural components and distribute loads effectively, which is crucial in the construction of large-scale buildings, bridges, and frameworks.

In addition to their structural advantages, HEA beams also offer an aesthetic appeal. Their sleek and symmetrical shape allows for a visually pleasing integration into architectural designs, making them a favored choice for exposed beams in modern and industrial-themed constructions. 

Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd is a leading manufacturer and supplier of HEA beams, known for our commitment to quality and innovation. We offer a wide range of dimensions and material specifications, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients in various industries. At Ferrite Structural Steels, we utilize advanced manufacturing technologies and uphold stringent quality controls to ensure that each beam we produce meets the highest performance standards. Our expertise in the steel industry enables us to provide not just products but comprehensive solutions, supporting our clients from the conceptual phase of projects to their completion and beyond. Whether you are involved in constructing commercial real estate or large industrial complexes, Ferrite Structural Steels has the capability and experience to deliver HEA beams that excel in both performance and aesthetics.

HEA Beam Specifications

Product Name HEA Beam
Brand Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Minimum Order Quantity 1 Ton
Material Stainless Steel and Mild Steel
Finish Hot-rolled, galvanized, or as specified by customer

HEA Beams Size Chart

 Profile      Dimensions, mm Weight Section area
       h               b               s               t             kg/m      cm2
HEA 100 96 100 5 8 16,7 21,2
HEA 120 114 120 5 8 19,9 25,3
HEA 140 133 140 5,5 8,5 24,7 31,4
HEA 160 152 160 6 9 30,4 38,8
HEA 180 171 180 6 9,5 35,5 45,3
HEA 200 190 200 6,5 10 42,3 53,8
HEA 220 210 220 7 11 50,5 64,3
HEA 240 230 240 7,5 12 60,3 76,8
HEA 260 250 260 7,5 12,5 68,2 86,8
HEA 280 270 280 8 13 76,4 97,3
HEA 300 290 300 8,5 14 88,3 112
HEA 320 310 300 9 15,5 97,6 124
HEA 340 330 300 9,5 16,5 105 133
HEA 360 350 300 10 17,5 112 143
HEA 400 390 300 11 19 125 159
HEA 450 440 300 11,5 21 140 178
HEA 500 490 300 12 23 155 198
HEA 550 540 300 12,5 24 166 212
HEA 600 590 300 13 25 178 226
HEA 650 640 300 13,5 26 190 242
HEA 700 690 300 14,5 27 204 260
HEA 800 790 300 15 28 224 286
HEA 900 890 300 16 30 252 320
HEA 1000 990 300 16,5 31 272 347

Key Features and Benefits

  1. Wide Flange Design: HEA beams feature wider flanges compared to other beam types like IPE beams. This design not only enhances the beam’s structural stability but also increases its load-bearing capacity.
  2. Reduced Web Thickness: The thinner web of HEA beams reduces weight and material usage, making them a more cost-effective option while still maintaining strong structural capabilities.
  3. Uniform Depth: HEA beams generally have a uniform depth across different sizes, simplifying design and integration into various structures.
  4. Structural Efficiency: The broad flanges provide greater stability and load distribution, crucial for supporting heavy loads in large-scale construction projects such as buildings and bridges.
  5. Cost-Effectiveness: The reduced weight from the thinner web means lower transportation and handling costs, as well as reduced material costs, making HEA beams a budget-friendly option.
  6. Ease of Installation: The wide flanges facilitate easier connections to other structural components, which simplifies the assembly and construction process. This feature is particularly beneficial in projects with tight deadlines or complex structural requirements.
  7. Durability: Made typically from high-strength steel, HEA beams offer long-lasting performance and require minimal maintenance, ensuring they can withstand the demands of harsh environments and heavy use.
  8. Environmental Impact: Like other steel products, HEA beams are fully recyclable at the end of their lifecycle, contributing to sustainable construction practices by minimizing waste.

Applications of HEA Beams

  1. Commercial Building Construction: HEA beams are often used in the structural frameworks of commercial buildings, such as offices, malls, and large retail complexes. Their wide flanges provide excellent load-bearing capabilities, which is crucial for large structures that require durability and stability.
  2. Infrastructure Projects: HEA beams are ideal for constructing bridges, overpasses, and other critical infrastructure elements. Their ability to handle substantial loads and their durability under physical stress make them a safe choice for such demanding applications.
  3. Residential Construction: For multi-story residential buildings, HEA beams provide the necessary support for floors and roofs, contributing to the overall safety and longevity of the structures. Their aesthetic properties also allow them to be used in designs where beams are left exposed for architectural effect.
  4. Stadiums and Public Arenas: The wide flange and high load capacity of HEA beams make them suitable for the large spans required in stadiums and arenas. They help create vast open spaces without obstructions, ensuring unimpeded views for spectators.
  5. Transportation Structures: HEA beams are also used in constructing airports, railway stations, and similar transportation hubs. They provide the necessary structural integrity for large roofs and long spans, accommodating the extensive footfall and equipment typical of these environments.
  6. Renovation and Retrofitting Projects: In renovation or retrofitting projects, HEA beams are often used to strengthen existing structures or to replace older beams that no longer meet safety standards. Their installation can enhance the structural resilience of older buildings, making them safer and more functional.
FAQs — HEA Beam

HEA Beam: Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers on sizes, thickness, weight, grades, MTC, pricing and ordering — so your enquiry is specification-ready before you send it.

01
What is an HEA beam?
HEA Beams refers to comparatively lighter wide-flange HE sections with their own dimensional series. It is used in commercial and industrial frames, columns, platforms and infrastructure. The name identifies a profile family, not a safe load rating; final selection must follow the approved drawing, BOQ, project standard and responsible engineer’s calculations.
02
Which HEA beam sizes and unit weights are published?
The live page shows HEA 100 to HEA 500 in the published chart, with 16.7 kg/m to 155 kg/m in the published chart. These are catalogue values rather than confirmation of ready stock. Quote the exact section designation, dimensional standard, material grade, length and quantity, and verify the selected row against the approved project documents.
03
How is an HEA beam different from HEB and HEM?
HEA Beams has its own dimensional and mass series. A similar nominal depth in another family can have different flange width, thickness, radii, mass and section properties. Compare recognised section tables and approved calculations; never treat related profile names as automatic equivalents.
04
What do h, b, s and t mean in an HEA size chart?
Depth and flange width define the main outline; web and flange thickness define material distribution; root radius describes the web-to-flange curve. Section area represents cross-sectional material, while section modulus is a geometric property used in design. None is a stand-alone safe load rating.
05
Why can nominal HEA size differ from actual beam depth?
Nominal HEA Beams names are convenient designations and may use rounded values. Actual depth and width must be read from the applicable section table. For receiving inspection, agree the dimensional standard, permitted rolling tolerances and measurement method before dispatch.
06
How is HEA section area different from section weight?
HEA Beams has its own dimensional and mass series. A similar nominal depth in another family can have different flange width, thickness, radii, mass and section properties. Compare recognised section tables and approved calculations; never treat related profile names as automatic equivalents.
07
Can an HEA section be used as a column or beam?
HEA Beams may appear in beam or column applications when the responsible engineer has designed the member for that action, orientation, effective length, restraint and connection system. The profile name alone does not approve either use; follow the structural drawings and governing design code.
08
Can HEA replace HEB to reduce steel tonnage?
No substitution or structural selection should be made from profile name, span, flange width or unit weight alone. Capacity depends on loads, combinations, span, orientation, lateral restraint, buckling, deflection, connections, fire requirements and the design code. Any change from HEA Beams requires revised calculations and written approval.
09
What is the HEA Beams price per kg?
Do not publish a fixed current HEA Beams price per kg. The rate changes with steel grade, section mass, quantity, length, finish, market date and supply route. Send the exact designation, standard, total tonnage and delivery postcode for a dated quotation, then confirm GST, freight and fabrication inclusions.
10
Can I obtain a current HEA Beams price per tonne?
A current HEA Beams price per tonne can be quoted for a defined requirement. State the exact section, material grade and standard, length, pieces or tonnage, finish, MTC, inspection and destination. Compare offers on the same weight basis and verify tax, freight, cutting, packing and documentation terms.
11
What factors affect the landed cost of HEA Beams?
The landed cost of HEA Beams depends on grade, section availability, unit mass, order mix, total tonnage, length, cutting, drilling, coating, testing, inspection, packing and transport. An uncommon designation or mixed small quantities may price differently from one repetitive bulk section.
12
What is the MOQ for HEA Beams?
The live page states a minimum order quantity of 1 tonne. Confirm how MOQ applies when the enquiry mixes sections, grades, special lengths, finishes or inspection requirements. Provide the piece count and calculated tonnage for every line item so commercial feasibility can be reviewed accurately.
13
Are all HEA Beams sizes available from ready stock?
Do not assume every HEA Beams designation, grade and length is ready stock. Availability should be confirmed against the exact specification, quantity and enquiry date. If timing matters, state the required date and ask whether the quotation is based on stock, incoming material or a reviewed supply requirement.
14
Can HEA Beams be supplied with an MTC?
Request the MTC for HEA Beams at the enquiry stage, stating certificate type, grade standard, heat traceability and project format. Check that the certificate matches the supplied markings, dimensions and product form. A generic document does not establish compliance with every structural, toughness or coating requirement.
15
What inspection and documents should be specified for HEA Beams?
Inspection for HEA Beams should cover identification, dimensions, web and flange thickness, length, straightness, surface condition, quantity, marking and MTC traceability. For third-party inspection, specify the agency, stage, hold points, acceptance criteria and required reports before ordering.
16
Can HEA Beams be cut, drilled or fabricated to a drawing?
Cutting, drilling or fabrication of HEA Beams can be reviewed against an approved drawing. Provide cut lengths, hole centres, copes, notches, end plates, weld details, tolerances and piece marks. Connection design, welding procedures and any structural modification remain subject to engineer and fabricator approval.
17
Which finish options can be reviewed for HEA Beams?
The live page lists hot-rolled, galvanised or customer-specified for HEA Beams. State the required surface condition, coating or galvanising standard, preparation, appearance and inspection. Coating suitability depends on the base material, fabrication sequence and exposure, and galvanised steel is corrosion-resistant rather than permanently rust-proof.
18
Where are HEA Beams commonly used?
HEA Beams are considered for commercial and industrial frames, columns, platforms and infrastructure. Suitability depends on the exact section properties, material grade, exposure, span, restraints, loads, connections and fire requirements. Final use must follow approved calculations, drawings, BOQ and applicable project standards.
19
Can Ferrite supply HEA Beams in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Maharashtra?
Ferrite can review HEA Beams requirements for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, nearby states, India-wide supply and export enquiries. Availability and logistics depend on section and quantity. Provide the delivery postcode or destination port, Incoterm, unloading constraints and required date for review.
20
What details are needed for a fast HEA Beams quotation?
For a fast HEA Beams quotation, send the profile and exact designation, dimensions, material grade, material and dimensional standards, length, pieces, tonnage, finish, make preference, MTC and inspection requirements. Add fabrication drawings, delivery postcode or port, Incoterm and required date where applicable.

Why Choose Ferrite’s HEA Beams?

Choose Ferrite Structural Steels for your HEA Beams to leverage top-quality materials designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern construction. Our HEA Beams are recognized for their superior strength, wide flanges, and excellent load-bearing capabilities, making them ideal for a variety of structural applications, from commercial buildings and industrial frameworks to intricate architectural projects. At Ferrite Structural Steels, we pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality. Each beam is produced with precision engineering, ensuring that they not only meet but exceed industry standards for durability and performance. Our expertise in the steel industry enables us to provide tailored solutions that perfectly fit the specific requirements of your projects, accompanied by comprehensive support and guidance from our dedicated team. Contact us today to discuss how our HEA Beams can contribute to the success of your project.

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