Hot rolled H-beam steel (HW, HM, HN) is a high-strength structural steel profile designed for heavy load-bearing applications. With optimized flange width and section design, H-beams are widely used in construction, bridges, industrial plants and steel structure projects worldwide.
Tianjin Muchang supplies H-beam steel in GB, ASTM, DIN and JIS standards with full size ranges and stable inventory.
| Standard | GB / ASTM / DIN / JIS / AISI / BS Standard |
| Sizes | 100*100*6*8~900*300*16*18 |
| Grades | Q235, SS400, SS490, ASTM A36/A572 Gr.50, |
| Type of Steel | H Section Steel |
Parameter of Hot Rolled H Beams (HW HM HN)
Hot rolled H-beam steel (HW, HM, HN) is a high-strength structural steel profile designed for heavy load-bearing applications. According to flange width and section proportion, H-beams are classified into wide flange (HW), medium flange (HM) and narrow flange (HN) types.Due to their excellent load capacity, bending resistance and structural stability, H-beams are widely used in construction projects, bridges, industrial plants, steel structures and heavy equipment manufacturing.
Understanding their performance characteristics and scope of application will help you choose suitable materials more scientifically, laying a solid foundation for the success of the project.
Tianjin Muchang supplies hot rolled H-beam steel in GB, ASTM, DIN, JIS and EN standards with full size ranges and stable inventory for global export markets.
✔ High Structural Strength
Manufactured through advanced hot rolling process, ensuring excellent mechanical performance and stable load-bearing capacity.
✔ Full International Standards
Available in GB, ASTM, DIN, JIS and EN standards to meet various project requirements worldwide.
✔ Wide Size Range
Complete HW, HM and HN specifications with customized length options (6m, 9m, 12m or as required).
✔ Custom Processing Services
Cutting, welding, drilling, bending, rust removal, painting and surface treatment available.
✔ Export Experience
Professional packaging and fast delivery for construction and infrastructure projects overseas.
| Product Name | Hot Rolled H-Beam Steel (HW / HM / HN) |
| Manufacturing Process | Hot Rolled |
| Section Type | Wide Flange / Medium Flange / Narrow Flange |
| Height Range | 100 mm – 900 mm (customizable) |
| Flange Width | 100 mm – 300 mm (depending on profile) |
| Length | 6m / 9m / 12m or customized |
| Material Grades | Q235B, Q355B, ASTM A36, A572, SS400, S235JR, S355JR |
| Standards | GB / ASTM / DIN / JIS / EN |
| Surface Treatment | Black, Oiled, Galvanized, Painted |
| Processing Service | Cutting, Welding, Drilling, Bending, Surface Treatment |
| Application | Construction, Bridges, Steel Structures, Machinery, Industrial Plants |
| MOQ | According to specification |
| Delivery Time | 7–15 days depending on quantity |
| Export Packaging | Standard seaworthy packing |
| * | H*B | H | B | T1 | T2 | kg/m | |
| HW | 100*100 | 100*100 | 100 | 100 | 6 | 8 | 17.2 |
| 125*125 | 125*125 | 125 | 125 | 6.5 | 9 | 23.8 | |
| 150*150 | 150*150 | 150 | 150 | 7 | 10 | 31.9 | |
| 175*175 | 175*175 | 175 | 175 | 7.5 | 11 | 40.42 | |
| 200*200 | 200*200 | 200 | 200 | 8 | 12 | 50.5 | |
| 200*204 | 200 | 204 | 12 | 12 | 56.7 | ||
| 250*250 | 250*250 | 250 | 250 | 9 | 14 | 72.4 | |
| 250*255 | 250 | 255 | 14 | 14 | 82.2 | ||
| 300*300 | 294*302 | 294 | 302 | 12 | 12 | 85 | |
| 300*300 | 300 | 300 | 10 | 15 | 94.5 | ||
| 300*305 | 300 | 305 | 15 | 15 | 106.3 | ||
| 350*350 | 344*348 | 344 | 348 | 10 | 16 | 115 | |
| 350*350 | 350 | 350 | 12 | 19 | 137 | ||
| 400*400 | 388*402 | 388 | 402 | 15 | 15 | 141 | |
| 394*398 | 394 | 398 | 11 | 18 | 147.3 | ||
| 400*400 | 400 | 400 | 13 | 21 | 172.3 | ||
| 414*405 | 414 | 405 | 18 | 28 | 233 | ||
| 428*407 | 428 | 407 | 20 | 35 | 284 | ||
| 400*408 | 400 | 408 | 21 | 21 | 197.4 | ||
| HM | 150*100 | 148*100 | 148 | 100 | 6 | 9 | 21.4 |
| 200*150 | 194*150 | 194 | 150 | 6 | 9 | 31.2 | |
| 250*175 | 244*175 | 244 | 175 | 7 | 11 | 44.1 | |
| 300*200 | 294*200 | 294 | 200 | 8 | 12 | 57.3 | |
| 350*250 | 340*250 | 340 | 250 | 9 | 14 | 79.7 | |
| 400*300 | 390*300 | 390 | 300 | 10 | 16 | 107.3 | |
| 450*300 | 440*300 | 440 | 300 | 11 | 18 | 124 | |
| 500*300 | 482*300 | 482 | 300 | 11 | 15 | 115 | |
| 488*300 | 488 | 300 | 11 | 18 | 129.1 |
| * | H*B | H | B | T1 | T2 | kg/m | |
| HM | 600*300 | 582*300 | 582 | 300 | 12 | 17 | 137 |
| 588*300 | 588 | 300 | 12 | 20 | 151.1 | ||
| 594*302 | 594 | 302 | 14 | 23 | 175 | ||
| HN | 150*75 | 150*75 | 150 | 75 | 5 | 7 | 14.3 |
| 175*90 | 175*90 | 175 | 90 | 5 | 8 | 18.2 | |
| 200*100 | 198*99 | 198 | 99 | 4.5 | 7 | 18.5 | |
| 200*100 | 200 | 100 | 5.5 | 8 | 21.7 | ||
| 250*125 | 248*124 | 248 | 124 | 5 | 8 | 25.8 | |
| 250*125 | 250 | 125 | 6 | 9 | 29.7 | ||
| 300*150 | 298*149 | 298 | 149 | 5.5 | 8 | 32.6 | |
| 300*150 | 300 | 150 | 6.5 | 9 | 37.3 | ||
| 350*175 | 346*174 | 346 | 174 | 6 | 9 | 41.8 | |
| 350*175 | 350 | 175 | 7 | 11 | 50 | ||
| 400*200 | 396*199 | 396 | 199 | 7 | 11 | 56.7 | |
| 400*200 | 400 | 200 | 8 | 13 | 66 | ||
| 450*200 | 446*199 | 446 | 199 | 8 | 12 | 66.7 | |
| 450*200 | 450 | 200 | 9 | 14 | 76.5 | ||
| 500*200 | 496*199 | 496 | 199 | 9 | 14 | 79.5 | |
| 500*200 | 500 | 200 | 10 | 16 | 89.7 | ||
| 506*201 | 506 | 201 | 11 | 19 | 103.1 | ||
| 600*200 | 596*199 | 596 | 199 | 10 | 15 | 95.2 | |
| 600*200 | 600 | 200 | 11 | 17 | 106.1 | ||
| 606*201 | 606 | 201 | 12 | 20 | 120.3 | ||
| 700*300 | 692*300 | 692 | 300 | 13 | 20 | 166 | |
| 700*300 | 700 | 300 | 13 | 24 | 185 | ||
| 800*300 | 792*300 | 792 | 300 | 14 | 22 | 191 | |
| 800*300 | 800 | 300 | 14 | 26 | 210 | ||
| 900*300 | 900*300 | 900 | 300 | 16 | 28 | 243 |
Hot rolled H-beams are divided into HW, HM and HN types based on flange width and section proportion. Each profile is designed for different structural load requirements.
Flange width ≈ Web height
Larger flange thickness
Higher bending resistance
Suitable for heavy load-bearing structures
Commonly used in high-rise buildings, bridges and industrial steel structures
✔ Advantage: Strong lateral stability and high load capacity
Flange width slightly narrower than web height
Balanced structural performance
Cost-effective solution for general construction
✔ Advantage: Good strength-to-weight ratio
Narrow flange width
Lighter weight compared to HW and HM
Suitable for columns and secondary structures
✔ Advantage: Material saving and reduced structural weight
| Type | Flange Width | Load Capacity | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| HW | Wide | Very High | Bridges, heavy structures |
| HM | Medium | Medium to High | Buildings, workshops |
| HN | Narrow | Medium | Columns, light structures |
Hot rolled H-beam steel is widely used in:
High-rise buildings
Bridges and highway construction
Industrial plants and warehouses
Steel frame structures
Heavy machinery manufacturing
Load-bearing tracks for large vehicles
To meet project-specific requirements, Tianjin Muchang provides:
Precision cutting
Welding and fabrication
Drilling and punching
Surface treatment and painting
Rust removal and anti-corrosion treatment
Custom processing reduces on-site labor and improves installation efficiency.
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Features of Hot Rolled H Beams (HW HM HN)
High Bending Resistance: The wide-flange design significantly increases the section modulus, making it excel in resisting bending stresses.
Excellent Stability: The wider flanges effectively reduce the slenderness ratio, enhancing the component's resistance to buckling.
Large Load-Carrying Capacity: Suitable for structures that need to support heavy loads, such as high-rise buildings and large bridges.
Application Scenarios: Ideal for long-span, high-load engineering projects, including industrial plants, high-rise buildings, and heavy machinery foundations.
Superior Balanced Performance: It lies between wide-flange and narrow-flange H-beams, offering good bending resistance with moderate cross-sectional dimensions.
Cost-Effective: Compared to wide-flange H-beams, it is lighter, offers higher material efficiency, and reduces costs.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for multi-story residential buildings, small to medium industrial plants, and general-purpose bridges.
High Flexibility: Meets the needs of various building types, making it an ideal choice for balancing performance and cost.
Lightweight: The narrow-flange design makes the steel lighter, facilitating transportation and installation.
Space-Saving: Smaller flange widths save space, making it suitable for compact applications and reducing internal space occupation in buildings.
Strong Shear Resistance: While its bending resistance is relatively lower, it performs well under shear forces.
Application Scenarios: Widely used in lightweight buildings, steel stairs, billboards, display racks, and other applications with low load requirements.
Q1: What is the difference between HW, HM and HN H-beams?
The difference lies in flange width and structural load capacity. HW has the widest flange and highest load performance, while HN is lighter and suitable for secondary structures.
Q2: What standards do you supply?
We supply GB, ASTM, DIN, JIS and EN standards according to project requirements.
Q3: Can you provide custom length and processing?
Yes, we offer customized lengths and fabrication services including cutting, welding and surface treatment.
Q4: What is your delivery time?
Normally 7–15 days depending on order quantity and specification.
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