W18x76 W18x97 wide flange h beam difference
W18x76 h beam wide flange
Model meaning: W means wide flange H-beam, 18 means height of about 18 inches (457mm), 76 means unit length weight of about 76 pounds per foot (113kg/m).
Material standard: A572GR50 beam or A992 steel (high-strength low-alloy structural steel), with good weldability and weather resistance.
Application scenario: Mainly used for chemical platforms, heavy machinery support structures, bridges and load-bearing beams of high-rise buildings; suitable for occasions requiring high bending strength and compressive resistance.
W18x97 wide parallel flange beam
Model meaning: height of about 18 inches (460mm), unit weight of about 97 pounds per foot (144kg/m).
Material standard: A572GR50 h beam or A992M steel beam (higher strength version), often used in extreme load environments.
Application scenarios: heavy industrial equipment brackets, large factory trusses, offshore platform structures, etc.; W18x97 w flange beam has a larger cross-section and stronger load-bearing capacity, and is suitable for super high-rise buildings and heavy bridges.
