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IPEA

IPEA beams, or IPE A beams, stand as a variant of the standard European I-beams, tailored to provide improved performance and efficiency in structural applications. These beams are designed with slight modifications to the classic IPEA Beam geometry, featuring a lighter weight profile while still maintaining substantial structural integrity. The “A” in IPEA denotes the adjusted flange dimensions, which optimize the beam’s weight-to-performance ratio, making them more resource-efficient and environmentally friendly.

The unique characteristics of IPEA beams include enhanced load distribution capabilities and a reduced mass compared to traditional I-beams. This not only allows for greater flexibility in engineering and architectural design but also leads to cost savings in material and transportation. Additionally, the aesthetic appeal of IPEA beams, with their clean, sharp lines and minimalistic design, makes them particularly suitable for modern construction projects where visible structural elements are part of the architectural expression.

At Ferrite Structural Steels Pvt Ltd, we are proud to be a leading manufacturer and supplier of IPEA beams. Our beams are produced using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques and adhere to strict quality standards to ensure superior performance in a variety of construction environments. Ferrite Structural Steels is committed to innovation and excellence, providing our clients with high-quality beams that meet the specific demands of their projects. Whether your focus is on building industrial facilities, commercial complexes, or distinctive architectural structures, our IPEA beams offer the strength, durability, and aesthetic quality necessary to bring your projects to successful completion.

IPEA Beam Specifications

Product Name IPEA 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

IPEA Beams Size Chart

SECTION H (mm) B (mm) S (mm) T (mm) R (mm) MASS (kg/m)
IPEA 80 78 46 3.3 5.2 5 5
IPEA 100 98 55 3.6 4.7 7 6.9
IPEA 120 117.6 64 3.8 5.1 7 8.7
IPEA 140 137.4 73 3.8 5.6 7 10.5
IPEA 160 157 82 4 5.9 9 12.7
IPEA 180 177 91 4.3 6.5 9 15.4
IPEA 200 197 100 4.5 7 12 18.4

Key Features and Benefits

  1. Optimized Shape: IPEA Beams feature a characteristic I-shaped cross-section with relatively narrow flanges compared to other types of beams such as HEB or HEM. This design reduces the overall weight of the beam while maintaining high structural efficiency.
  2. High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: The geometry of IPEA Beams allows for excellent strength capabilities relative to their weight, making them an ideal choice for projects that require both robustness and lightness.
  3. Uniform Thickness: The web and flanges of IPEA Beams typically have uniform thickness, simplifying connections and fabrication processes.
  4. Environmental Impact: The efficient use of material not only reduces costs but also minimizes the environmental footprint of construction projects. The steel used in IPEA Beams is also fully recyclable, further enhancing their sustainability.
  5. Durability and Longevity: Constructed from high-quality steel, IPEA Beams are resistant to corrosion, wear, and tear, ensuring a long service life with minimal maintenance required.
  6. Aesthetic Appeal: With their sleek and modern look, IPEA Beams are often used in architectural contexts where the structure is visible, adding to the aesthetic value of the building.
  7. Ease of Installation: The lighter weight and standardized dimensions facilitate easier handling and faster installation, which can significantly speed up construction timelines.
  8. Enhanced Safety: The structural integrity of IPEA Beams contributes to safer construction environments and long-term reliability of buildings and structures.

Applications of IPEA Beams

  1. Building Frameworks: IPEA Beams are commonly used in the construction of commercial and residential buildings due to their excellent load-bearing capacity. They are ideal for creating frameworks that require long spans without support, such as in office buildings or large living spaces.
  2. Industrial Structures: In industrial settings, IPEA Beams provide the necessary support for heavy machinery and large roofing systems. They are especially suitable for warehouses, workshops, and factories where large clear spans are needed.
  3. Infrastructure Projects: IPEA Beams are often employed in infrastructure development, including bridges, overpasses, and railway tracks. Their strength and durability make them suitable for projects that require long-lasting structural components.
  4. Support Structures: IPEA Beams are used to create various support structures such as crane rails, platforms, and mezzanines in both commercial and industrial constructions. Their robustness ensures safety and stability in these applications.
  5. Foundation Piles: In some engineering projects, IPEA Beams are utilized as foundation piles to provide deep foundation support for large structures, particularly in areas with unstable soil.
  6. Stadiums and Arenas: For large venues like stadiums and arenas, IPEA Beams are chosen for their ability to support large, open spaces, providing clear sightlines and unobstructed views for spectators.
  7. Reinforcement and Retrofitting: In renovation projects, IPEA Beams are often used to reinforce or replace existing beams, enhancing the structural integrity and extending the life of older buildings.
  8. Specialized Equipment Mounts: In technology and science industries, IPEA Beams are used to construct mounts and frames for specialized equipment, requiring precision and stability.
FAQs — IPEA Beam

IPEA 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 IPEA beam?
IPEA Beams refers to a lighter IPE-family variant with adjusted geometry. It is used in light structural frames, architectural steelwork and engineered applications where a reduced-mass IPE-family section is specified. 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
What does the A designation indicate in the IPEA family?
The designation identifies a geometry within the IPEA Beams family; it is not a material grade, strength class or load rating. Read it only with the applicable dimensional table and project standard, then confirm depth, flange width, web and flange thickness, root radius where relevant, and unit mass.
03
Which IPEA sizes and unit weights are published?
The live page shows IPEA 80 to IPEA 200 in the published chart, with 5.0 kg/m to 18.4 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.
04
Is IPEA the same section as standard IPE?
IPEA 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.
05
When may an engineer consider an IPEA profile?
An engineer may consider IPEA Beams when its documented geometry, section properties, material grade and connection arrangement satisfy the project calculations and specification. Reduced mass, flange width or space efficiency can inform comparison, but cannot replace checks for strength, stability, deflection, buckling and fire requirements.
06
How should IPEA beam dimensions be stated in a BOQ?
State the full IPEA Beams designation, dimensional standard, material grade and grade standard, length, piece quantity or tonnage, finish, MTC, inspection and drawing reference. Depth or flange width alone is insufficient because similar headline dimensions can have different thicknesses, radii, mass and section properties.
07
Can IPEA replace IPE to reduce structural weight?
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 IPEA Beams requires revised calculations and written approval.
08
How is IPEA order weight calculated?
Theoretical order weight equals published kg/m × ordered length in metres × number of pieces. Calculate separate line items for each designation and length. Confirm whether the quotation, freight and invoice use theoretical or actual weight, and include only approved cutting allowances.
09
What is the current commercial rate for IPEA Beams per kg?
Do not publish a fixed current IPEA 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 IPEA Beams be purchased on a per-tonne basis?
A current IPEA 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 affects the delivered price of IPEA Beams?
The landed cost of IPEA 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 MOQ applies when buying IPEA 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
Should buyers assume every IPEA Beams designation is in stock?
Do not assume every IPEA 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
Is an MTC available for a IPEA Beams order?
Request the MTC for IPEA 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
Which documents should accompany IPEA Beams inspection?
Inspection for IPEA 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 IPEA Beams be supplied to approved cutting and drilling drawings?
Cutting, drilling or fabrication of IPEA 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
Can a specified surface finish or coating be requested for IPEA Beams?
The live page lists hot-rolled, galvanised or customer-specified for IPEA 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
Which applications use IPEA Beams?
IPEA Beams are considered for light structural frames, architectural steelwork and engineered applications where a reduced-mass IPE-family section is specified. 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
Where can I buy IPEA Beams in Mumbai or nearby states?
Ferrite can review IPEA 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.
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What should an India or export IPEA Beams enquiry include?
For a fast IPEA 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 IPEA Beams?

Choose Ferrite Structural Steels for your IPEA Beams to leverage top-quality materials designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern construction. 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. Contact us today to discuss how our IPEA Beams can contribute to the success of your project. Request a quote and discover the Ferrite Structural Steels difference, where excellence in steel meets exceptional customer service.

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