Gnee successfully organized and supplied a 1,500-ton bulk order of ASTM A36 W6×9 H beams for a UAE customer. The project required not only a large quantity of structural steel, but also consistent section dimensions, controlled batch quality, coordinated production scheduling, complete inspection documents and bulk ocean shipping.
The project required hot rolled W6×9 wide flange beams with a fixed length of 11.8 meters. Unlike a small stock order, a 1,500-ton structural steel project requires coordinated mill production, batch control, dimensional inspection, MTC management, packing, delivery scheduling and bulk cargo transportation.
From production coordination to final inspection and international shipment, Gnee managed the project according to the customer's required specification and delivery plan, providing a practical example of our ability to support contractors, steel distributors and project procurement companies purchasing hundreds or thousands of tons of structural steel.
Project Overview for ASTM A36 W6×9 H beams
| Item | Project Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Hot Rolled Steel H Beam / 热轧H型钢 |
| Steel Grade | ASTM A36 |
| Section | W6×9 |
| Approx. Section Size | 150 × 100 mm |
| Length | 11,800 mm |
| Order Quantity | 1,500 Metric Tons |
| Unit Weight | Approx. 13.50 kg/m |
| Approx. Weight per Beam | 159.30 kg/pc |
| Delivery Condition | Hot Rolled / As Rolled |
| Standard | ASTM A36/A36M-19 |
| Dimensional Standard | ASTM A6/A6M-19 |
| Inspection Certificate | EN 10204 Type 3.1 |
| Customer | UAE Customer |
| Port of Loading | Tianjin Port, China |
| Destination | Sohar Port, Oman |
| Trade Term | CFR |
For a normal small-volume A36 H Beam purchase, stock availability may be the main concern. For a project requiring 1,500 tons of one specific W6×9 Wide Flange Beam, the purchasing process is much more complex.
The supplier must ensure that the mill can continuously produce the required section, maintain the required 11.8-meter fixed length, control different heat and production batches and arrange sufficient material within the customer's delivery window.
According to the project arrangement, the 1,500-ton order was divided into two main delivery stages of approximately 750 tons each. This type of phased delivery allows production and shipping resources to be coordinated with the customer's project schedule instead of forcing the complete quantity into a single shipment.
This capability is particularly important for EPC contractors, steel structure fabricators, distributors and infrastructure projects where delayed structural steel delivery may affect fabrication or construction schedules.
ASTM A36 W6×9 H Beam Quality and MTC Control
The ASTM A36 W6×9 H Beams supplied for this project were produced in multiple heat and rolling batches. The corresponding mill certificates identify the material as A36 hot rolled structural sections manufactured according to ASTM A36/A36M-19 and ASTM A6/A6M-19.
The supplied documentation also includes EN 10204 Type 3.1 inspection certificates, providing traceable information including heat number, rolling number, section size, quantity, weight, chemical composition and mechanical properties.
Selected actual values recorded in the supplied MTCs include:
| Test Item | Recorded Project Values |
|---|---|
| Carbon C | 0.14–0.18% |
| Silicon Si | 0.21–0.22% |
| Manganese Mn | 0.44–0.56% |
| Phosphorus P | 0.019–0.035% |
| Sulfur S | 0.014–0.016% |
| Recorded Yield Strength | 317–370 MPa |
| Recorded Tensile Strength | 449–499 MPa |
| Recorded Elongation | 36.0–46.5% |
| Inspection Certificate | EN 10204 Type 3.1 |
These figures are taken from the actual batch certificates for this project rather than being generic catalogue values.
For customers purchasing a bulk ASTM A36 H Beam order, heat-number traceability and complete MTC documentation help simplify incoming material inspection and project document approval.
Dimensional Inspection of W6×9 Wide Flange Beams
Before shipment, the project materials underwent dimensional inspection.The inspection process covered key dimensions including thickness, width and length. According to the project inspection report, the dimensional inspection result was qualified.
The inspection report also contains actual photographs showing measurement of the section dimensions using measuring tools, rather than relying only on written inspection statements.
This is especially important for large orders because even a small dimensional inconsistency, when repeated across thousands of pieces, can affect steel fabrication, connection design and installation efficiency.
Bulk Shipment for A36 Wide Flange Beam Orders
he supplied W6×9 beams have a fixed length of 11.8 meters. For hundreds or thousands of tons of long structural sections, bulk vessel transportation can provide greater loading flexibility than relying entirely on standard containers.
For this project, the commercial arrangement specified Tianjin Port, China as the port of loading, Sohar Port, Oman as the destination port and transportation by bulk cargo vessel under CFR terms.
The beams were organized and bundled for handling, inventory control and vessel loading. For this type of project, packing and bundle planning must be coordinated with actual production batches, yard storage and vessel loading schedules.
Customized H Beam Supply for Large Projects
Different projects have different structural steel procurement requirements. Some customers require standard 12-meter lengths, while others need 11.8 m, 11.9 m or other fixed lengths to match transportation, fabrication or project design requirements. Some projects require one-time delivery, while others need several hundred tons delivered in separate stages.
For bulk orders, Gnee can coordinate the supply plan according to the required:
steel grade, section designation, fixed length, total tonnage, delivery batch, inspection document, marking requirement, packing method, trade term and destination port.
This makes the supply model suitable not only for standard stock purchases, but also for project-based and customized structural steel procurement.
If you are planning to purchase 100 tons, 500 tons, 1,000 tons or several thousand tons of ASTM A36 H Beams, send us your complete purchasing list before requesting a final quotation.
Please include the steel grade, W section size, beam length, quantity, required certificate and destination port.
Based on your project requirements, our team can evaluate mill availability, production arrangement, estimated weight, MTC requirements, packing, delivery batches and shipping options and prepare a practical bulk supply plan.
Whether you need ASTM A36 W6×9 H Beam, A36 Wide Flange Beam, American W Beam or other structural steel H Beam sections, Gnee can support large-volume and customized project procurement.
For engineering projects and bulk structural steel procurement, technical document approval is often required before a purchase order is confirmed.
For available projects, Gnee can provide relevant MTC samples, product specifications, dimensional information, inspection arrangements, packing plans and proposed delivery schedules for customer review.
If your project requires third-party inspection, special marking, customized fixed lengths, special bundle quantities or phased shipment, please include these requirements in your RFQ so that they can be considered during the quotation stage.