Open Die Beams
h-Beam
Open die H-beams are essential structural components widely used in construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications. These beams are crafted through the open die forging process, where heated metal is shaped between flat dies without the constraint of impression cavities. The result is an H-shaped cross-section characterized by two parallel flanges (horizontal elements) connected by a central web (vertical element), offering superior load-bearing capacity and structural integrity.
Industries Commonly Using Open Die H-Beams:
- Construction: Integral in building frameworks, bridges, and other large structures.
- Manufacturing: Used in the production of heavy machinery and industrial equipment.
- Energy: Essential for supporting structures in power generation facilities.
- Infrastructure: Commonly found in railways, highways, and other critical infrastructure projects.
| Die # | Size | Est. Wt/Ft | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | W | R | ||
| 41977 | 0.125 | 0.660 | 0.225 | 0.045 | 0.035 | 0.056 |
| 41978 | 0.230 | 0.855 | 0.230 | 0.045 | 0.010 | 0.068 |
| 41979 | 0.253 | 0.750 | 0.255 | 0.045 | 0.042 | 0.065 |
| 41980 | 0.263 | 1.000 | 0.265 | 0.050 | 0.043 | 0.088 |
| 41981 | 0.296 | 1.240 | 0.312 | 0.045 | 0.044 | 0.096 |
| 41982 | 0.300 | 0.750 | 0.312 | 0.045 | 0.046 | 0.071 |
| 41983 | 0.300 | 0.875 | 0.312 | 0.045 | 0.046 | 0.078 |
| 41984 | 0.300 | 1.240 | 0.325 | 0.050 | 0.050 | 0.111 |
| 41985 | 0.310 | 2.155 | 0.320 | 0.050 | 0.048 | 0.164 |
| 41986 | 0.353 | 1.030 | 0.295 | 0.063 | 0.031 | 0.124 |
| 41987 | 0.353 | 1.030 | 0.295 | 0.063 | 0.031 | 0.124 |
| 41988 | 0.365 | 1.220 | 0.395 | 0.055 | 0.056 | 0.127 |
| 41989 | 0.365 | 3.400 | 0.395 | 0.062 | 0.056 | 0.296 |
| 41990 | 0.375 | 1.500 | 0.500 | 0.125 | 0.010 | 0.319 |
| 41991 | 0.375 | 1.500 | 0.750 | 0.125 | 0.010 | 0.319 |
| 41992 | 0.415 | 1.750 | 0.750 | 0.045 | 0.023 | 0.152 |
| 41993 | 0.450 | 1.250 | 0.625 | 0.125 | 0.015 | 0.312 |
| 41994 | 0.478 | 1.370 | 0.588 | 0.060 | 0.070 | 0.173 |
| 41995 | 0.495 | 1.438 | 1.062 | 0.050 | 0.016 | 0.208 |
| 41996 | 0.500 | 1.340 | 0.590 | 0.060 | 0.047 | 0.172 |
| 41997 | 0.500 | 2.000 | 0.590 | 0.060 | 0.047 | 0.219 |
| 41998 | 0.700 | 0.750 | 0.180 | 0.080 | 0.016 | 0.141 |
| 41999 | 0.750 | 2.255 | 1.074 | 0.250 | 0.045 | 0.659 |
| 42000 | 0.763 | 1.115 | 0.649 | 0.055 | 0.028 | 0.157 |
| 42001 | 0.872 | 1.705 | 0.905 | 0.188 | 0.062 | 0.541 |
| 42002 | 0.965 | 1.890 | 0.820 | 0.089 | 0.025 | 0.345 |
| 42003 | 1.000 | 2.500 | 1.000 | 0.100 | 0.100 | 0.567 |
| 42004 | 1.115 | 0.828 | 0.390 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 0.128 |
| 42005 | 1.126 | 2.000 | 1.000 | 0.055 | 0.016 | 0.240 |
| 42006 | 1.126 | 2.000 | 1.000 | 0.055 | 0.016 | 0.240 |
| 42007 | 1.220 | 1.060 | 0.482 | 0.070 | 0.035 | 0.205 |
| 42008 | 2.000 | 4.750 | 1.750 | 0.062 | 0.078 | 0.634 |
