Product Specifications

Beam ShapeH Beam
Dimension100 X 50 TO 600 X 210
BrandSAIL , VIZAG, JSW , TATA , ROLLING
GradeE250 , E350
Country of OriginMade in India
ShapeI BEAM , H BEAM , U BEAM , C BEAM
AvailabilityIn Stock

A Mild Steel H Beam, also commonly known as a Wide Flange Beam, Universal Beam (UB), or Universal Column (UC) (depending on specific dimensions), is a fundamental structural steel shape characterized by its "H" shaped cross-section. It is made from mild steel, which offers a balance of strength, ductility, and cost-effectiveness, making it highly versatile in construction and engineering.

1. Material: Mild Steel (MS)

  • Composition: Mild steel is a low-carbon steel, typically containing 0.05% to 0.25% carbon. This low carbon content provides its key properties.

  • Properties:

    • Ductility & Malleability: It can be easily formed, bent, cut, and welded without fracturing, which is vital for fabrication.

    • Weldability: Mild steel exhibits excellent weldability, allowing for strong and reliable connections in structural applications.

    • Cost-Effective: It is an economical material, contributing to the overall affordability of MS H beams.

    • Strength: While not as strong as high-carbon or alloy steels, mild steel provides sufficient tensile and yield strength for a wide range of structural loads. It is a workhorse material in construction.

    • Corrosion (Limited): Untreated mild steel is susceptible to rust when exposed to moisture and oxygen. For outdoor or corrosive environments, MS H beams are often painted, primed, or galvanized to provide corrosion protection.

2. Shape and Structure: The "H" Profile

  • Distinctive Shape: The H beam gets its name from its cross-section, which resembles the capital letter "H". It consists of a vertical web and two horizontal flanges (top and bottom).

  • Parallel Flanges: A key distinguishing feature of an H beam (especially compared to some I-beams) is that its inner and outer flange surfaces are parallel or nearly parallel, and the flange ends are at right angles. This parallel flange design makes connection and fabrication simpler.

  • Optimized Cross-Section: H beams are designed for optimal distribution of material, resulting in a high strength-to-weight ratio. The wide flanges provide excellent resistance to bending moments, while the web resists shear forces.

  • Section Modulus & Moment of Inertia: H beams have a significantly larger section modulus and moment of inertia compared to other sections of the same weight, meaning they can resist bending and buckling more effectively.

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GST Registration Date
15-03-2022
Legal Status of Firm
Proprietorship
Nature of Business
Trader - Wholesaler/Distributor
Number of Employees
Upto 10 People
Annual Turnover
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Established in the year 2020, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, we "VSM Enterprises" are a Proprietorship engaged as the Wholesaler, Trader And Retailer of Mild Steel Pipe, Mild Steel Tube, TMT Bar, Stainless Steel Sheet, etc.