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HEA & HEB

HEA and HEB Steel

HEA & HEB : The Core of Strength, The Foundation of Stability

HEA and HEB steel beams are robust structural elements designed for applications requiring high load-bearing capacity and stability. Available in sizes ranging from 100 to 300 mm, including 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 240, 280, and 300, these beams cater to diverse construction needs. HEA beams, known for their lightweight design and efficient load distribution, are ideal for frameworks and building structures where weight optimization is crucial. HEB beams, with their thicker flanges, provide superior strength and are perfect for heavy-duty applications such as bridges, industrial buildings, and large-scale projects. Manufactured with precision and superior steel grades, HEA and HEB beams ensure durability, versatility, and reliability, making them indispensable in modern engineering and construction.

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HEA and HEB Steel

HEA & HEB : The Core of Strength, The Foundation of Stability

Steps to create HEA and HEB Steel

Raw Material Preparation
Steelmaking: The process begins with raw materials such as iron ore, coke, and limestone or recycled scrap steel melted in a blast furnace or electric arc furnace (EAF). Refinement: The molten steel is refined to remove impurities and adjust its composition by adding alloying elements for enhanced strength, flexibility, or other required properties.
Casting
Continuous Casting: The refined molten steel is cast into large rectangular blocks called blooms or billets, which serve as the starting material for beam production.
Heating
Reheating Furnace: The steel blooms or billets are reheated in a furnace to a temperature suitable for hot rolling, making the steel malleable for shaping.
Hot Rolling
Rough Rolling: The heated steel is passed through rough rolling mills to reduce its size and prepare it for the final shaping process. Shape Rolling: Specialized rolling mills with shaped grooves progressively shape the steel into the distinct I-profile of HEA or HEB beams. HEA Beams: These beams are designed with thinner flanges, focusing on lightweight applications. HEB Beams: These have thicker flanges, making them suitable for heavy-duty and high-strength applications.
Cooling
Controlled Cooling: The rolled beams are cooled at a controlled rate to ensure consistent material properties and prevent internal stresses.
Cutting to Length
Automated Cutting: The cooled beams are cut to the required lengths using automated saws or oxy-fuel torches.
Straightening
Straightening Machine: The beams are passed through a straightening machine to correct any distortions caused during the rolling or cooling process, ensuring precise alignment and uniformity.
Quality Control
Dimensional Inspection: The beams are inspected for accuracy in dimensions such as flange width, web height, and overall size. Mechanical Testing: Samples may be tested for properties like tensile strength, yield strength, and load-bearing capacity. Surface Inspection: The surface is checked for defects, including cracks, rough spots, or scaling
Surface Treatment (Optional)
Galvanizing: For projects requiring corrosion resistance, beams can be coated with a layer of zinc through hot-dip galvanizing. Painting or Coating: Beams may be painted or coated for additional protection or aesthetic purposes.
Packaging and Shipping
Bundling: Finished HEA and HEB beams are bundled based on size and type for easy handling and transportation. Labeling and Distribution: Bundles are labeled with specifications such as size, grade, and weight, and then shipped to construction sites or storage facilities.
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