Advantages of Stainless Steel Beams

Stainless Shapes is a supplier of stainless steel beams. We have a large variety of standard sizes and customer size and lengths available. Contact us for current price and lead times.

Stainless Steel I Beams Sizes

What are the benefits of Stainless Steel I beams

1. Corrosion Resistance: The primary advantage of stainless steel is its excellent resistance to corrosion. This makes stainless steel beams suitable for use in environments where exposure to moisture, chemicals, salt water, and weather conditions could lead to corrosion in other materials. The most popular are 304/304Land 316/316L stainless I beam.
2. Durability: Stainless steel is known for its high strength and durability. Stainless steel I beams can withstand heavy loads and high levels of stress, making them suitable for structural applications where strength is crucial.
3. Low Maintenance: Because of its resistance to corrosion and staining, stainless steel requires minimal maintenance. This can lead to cost savings over time, as there is less need for repairs or replacements compared to other materials that may corrode or degrade.
4. Aesthetic Appeal: Stainless steel has a sleek and modern appearance that is often used in architectural and design applications. The aesthetic appeal of stainless steel I beams can be an important factor in applications where visual appearance matters.
5. Hygienic Properties: Stainless steel is easy to clean and maintain sanitary conditions. This makes it suitable for applications in industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, where hygiene is critical.
6. Fire and Heat Resistance: Stainless steel has excellent fire resistance properties. It does not easily warp or deform under high temperatures, making it suitable for applications where fire resistance is important.
7. Versatility: Stainless steel I beams are versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications, including construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. They are available in various sizes and shapes to meet different structural requirements.

How are Stainless Steel Roll Formed I beams made?

Roll-formed I-beams, also known as cold-formed stainless I-beams, are manufactured through a process called roll forming. Roll forming is a continuous bending operation where a long strip of metal, usually in coil form, is passed through a series of rollers to gradually shape it into the desired profile. Here’s a general overview of how roll-formed I-beams are made.

1. Material Selection:
   • The raw material is typically a coil of stainless 304 or 316 stainless. Stainless 304/304L and 316/316L are grades that have suitable properties for structural applications.
2. Uncoiling:
   • The coil of metal is placed on an uncoiler, and the stainless strip is fed into the roll forming machine.
3. Roll Forming:
   • Material is fed into the roll forming machine. The machine consists of a series of rollers, each performing a specific bending or forming operation.
   • The rollers gradually shape the flat strip into the desired I-beam profile. The rollers are designed to bend the metal incrementally, with each pass contributing to the final shape.
4. Cutting:
   • After the metal has been formed into the I-beam profile, it is cut to the desired length. In most cases 20’. This is often done using a cutoff press, which can make precise cuts while the material is still in motion.
5. Quality Control:
   • Throughout the process, quality control measures are implemented to ensure that the finished I-beams meet the required specifications and standards.

Stainless steel structural shape beams, are typically covered by ASTM A276 (Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes) or ASTM A484 (Standard Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings). These standards provide general requirements for the chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensions, and tolerances of stainless steel bars and shapes.

 

Laser Fused Stainless Steel I Beams

Laser fusion welding is produced with full penetration welds up to 1.25” on open shapes (such as angle, beam, and channel).  Since the laser fusion process melts the parent material (plate) down to its grain structure it becomes one monolithic piece of steel like you would see in a hot rolled shape or welded. The strength comes from the strength values of the plate. The profile itself takes on those values when produced.

1. Material Standards:
   • The base material, which is stainless steel, would still need to comply with relevant ASTM standards. ASTM A276  ASTM A484, and ASTM 1069 mentioned earlier, are common standards for stainless steel bars and shapes. The specific grade of stainless steel used in the  beams will depend on the application and performance requirements. Laser Fused
2. Manufacturing Process:
   • Laser fusion involves using a high-energy laser beam to melt and fuse the edges of two stainless steel profiles, forming a single, homogeneous piece. This process results in minimal distortion and superior control over dimensions.
3. Quality Control:
   • Quality control measures are crucial in ensuring that the laser-fused stainless steel I beams meet the required specifications. Quality control processes, and compliance with ASTM standards helps ensure the overall quality of the stainless steel used. Stainless Shapes and ISO 9001 certified company to help insure process are followed to guarantee quality.
4. Documentation:
   • Stainless Shapes provides documentation that includes details about the stainless steel grade, mechanical and Chemical properties along with ASTM and AMS specifications that apply to the material.

When specifying or purchasing laser-fused stainless steel I beams, it’s essential to communicate with the Stainless Shapes sales team what grade, mechanical properties, and additional requirements that will need to be met.

Stainless steel bar stock is a standard type of steel material that is manufactured from stainless steel raw materials. It is regularly used to produce a wide variety of metal parts, products and components. Stainless steel bar products are available in numerous sizes and shapes to fulfill a wide range of application needs. Some of the more common shapes that are used include: stainless steel flat bar stock, steel square and rods, stainless steel round bar stock and hex bar styles. Contact us for more information regarding our stainless steel bar stock products, or request a quote today.

Stainless Steel Bar Stock Benefits

Stainless steel bar products provide many unique values that make it a powerful candidate when considered for corresponding applications. Engineers, specifiers and designers often underestimate or overlook these values because of what is viewed as the higher initial cost of stainless steel bar stock. However, over the total life of a project, stainless is often the best value option. Featured benefits related to stainless steel bar products, include:

• Corrosion Resistance – Stainless steel tube is capable of resisting water, most acids, alkaline solutions, and chlorine bearing environments, and properties which are utilized in process plants.
• Hygiene – Stainless steel tube’s easy cleaning ability makes it a premier choice for strict hygiene conditions, such as hospitals, kitchens, abattoirs and other food processing plants.
• Fire & Heat Resistance – Different grades of stainless steel metal tube will resist scaling and retain strength at high temperatures.
• Strength-To-Weight Advantages – The structural nature of stainless tube allows for a higher strength-to-weight ratio than other types of metal.
• Aesthetics – Stainless steel tube is bright and easy to maintain, which provides for a modern and attractive appearance.
• Fabrication – The microstructure of 300 series stainless tube products allows them to be cut, welded, formed, machined, and fabricated as readily as traditional steels.

Stainless Steel Bar Stock Applications

Stainless steel bar products are used for an abundance of structural and fabrication related projects where increased strength and superior corrosion resistance is required. Some of the unique applications related to our stainless steel bar stock, include:

• Kitchen projects
• Food processing equipment
• Construction materials
• Automotive & aerospace structural uses
• Architectural pieces
• Heat exchangers
• And more

Stainless Steel Bar Product Options

Our 304 and 303 stainless steel alloy bar stock is available in a wide range of formats. We can also create custom lengths to suit any application. Our bar stock product options, include:

• Stainless steel flat bar stock
• Stainless steel square & rods
• Stainless steel round bar stock
• Stainless steel hex bar
• Stainless steel rectangle bar

Premium Quality Stainless Steel Bar Products
 
M & K Metals stainless bar stock ideal for numerous industrial applications and provide a multitude of features and benefits, which makes it an ideal choice for your stainless steel construction project needs. At M & K Metals our advanced quality stainless bar stock products will add the premium quality that your applications deserve.

Contact M & K Metals Today

At M & K Metals you can purchase a partial piece of stainless steel bar stock.
 
Sample pricing listed below is for informational purposes only. Please call us directly at 310-327-9011 to confirm current stainless bar stock pricing.

Stainless steel bar products provide many unique values that make it a powerful candidate when considered for corresponding applications. Engineers, specifiers and designers often underestimate or overlook these values because of what is viewed as the higher initial cost of stainless steel bar stock. However, over the total life of a project, stainless is often the best value option. Featured benefits related to stainless steel bar products, include:Stainless steel bar products are used for an abundance of structural and fabrication related projects where increased strength and superior corrosion resistance is required. Some of the unique applications related to our stainless steel bar stock, include:Our 304 and 303 stainless steel alloy bar stock is available in a wide range of formats. We can also create custom lengths to suit any application. Our bar stock product options, include:M & K Metals stainless bar stock ideal for numerous industrial applications and provide a multitude of features and benefits, which makes it an ideal choice for your stainless steel construction project needs. At M & K Metals our advanced quality stainless bar stock products will add the premium quality that your applications deserve.At M & K Metals you can purchase a partial piece of stainless steel bar stock. Contact us for more information regarding our 304 and 303 stainless steel alloy bar products for your project needs, or request a quote today.Sample pricing listed below is for informational purposes only. Please call us directly at 310-327-9011 to confirm current stainless bar stock pricing.