The IPS beam is an I-shaped material, it is categorized within the family of structural profiles such as the IPR and the U channel, the difference between the IPR is that it has rounded skids, due to its properties and characteristics it is a material key for projects where support and resistance are required.
Uses of the IPS Beam in industry:
• Construction: used to create structures in buildings, residences, warehouses, warehouses, bridges, among various projects that require a structure.
• Roads: used to create bridges for transportation and pedestrian crossings.
• Heavy industry: for the production of structures and parts or components of machinery.
• Automotive: for the manufacture of support structures and trailers.
• Railway: for the construction of bridges and structures.
• Agricultural: in the construction of granaries, stables and agricultural stations.
• Mining: in the construction of supports, tunnels and structures for this industry.
• Energy: they are used in the development of parks, structures and supports for this industry.
Due to the multiple properties of IPS it is a material that can be used in a wide range of industries and applications.
Highlighted features of the IPS Beam:
1. Resistance: it is a material capable of supporting large weight loads and has the capacity for resistance to tension.
2. Design: due to its I shape, it allows for better weight distribution, improving the stability of the material.
3. Versatility: it can adapt to different projects and a wide variety of applications.
4. Compatibility: It can be well complemented for your projects with materials such as plate, IPR, PTR and sheets.
5. Quality: the standard under which it is manufactured is A36, which highlights welding, drilling and cutting properties.
6. Durability: it is a resistant material, as we mentioned, which prolongs its life time.
7. Low maintenance: it is a material that requires minimal maintenance.
8. Easy installation: They are easy to install, transport and handle.
These characteristics make IPS beams essential in your projects, providing strength and reliability to various applications.
Table of Theoretical Weights of Viga-IPS
ASTM A36 Standard| Table of Theoretical Weights of IPS Beam | ||||||||
| Size | Height | Flange | Thickness: | Alma | ||||
| in | mm | in | mm | in | mm | Kg / m | lb/ft | |
| 4 | 4.000 | 101.600 | 2.663 | 67.6402 | 0.293 | 7.4422 | 0.193 | 4.9022 |
| 5 | 5.000 | 127.000 | 3.004 | 76.3016 | 0.326 | 8.2804 | 0.214 | 5.4356 |
| 6 | 6.000 | 152.400 | 3.332 | 84.6328 | 0.359 | 9.1186 | 0.232 | 5.8928 |
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