HEA/HEB Wide Flange Beam S355JR

Overview

HEA and HEB wide flange beams provide significantly greater flange width and thickness compared to IPE sections of the same depth, resulting in superior resistance to lateral-torsional buckling and higher weak-axis bending capacity. These properties make them the preferred section for columns, heavy crane girders, and primary beams in large-span industrial structures.

Key Features

• Wide flanges — flange width equals or approaches the section height, ideal for columns under combined axial and bending loads
• HEA vs HEB — HEA offers lighter weight for a given depth; HEB provides greater flange thickness for higher load capacity
• High-strength grades — S355JR, S355J2, and S460 available for demanding structural requirements
• Extensive size range — HEA 100 through HEB 1000, covering light columns to massive industrial portals
• Full traceability — EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates on all orders

Typical Applications

Multi-storey building columns, industrial plant frameworks, heavy crane runway girders, bridge support elements, offshore platform topsides, and offshore jacket structures.