Steel beams are widely used throughout the construction industry when supporting heavy loads is required commonly termed an i beam because of its shape beams provide great load bearing support when used horizontally or standing as columns.
Lightweight steel beams.
Since 2012 mlb have been the only independent manufacturer and supplier of the iconic metsec lightweight lattice beam design.
The result a 40 60 lighter beam with the strength of steel and the versatility of timber.
A new material called lsb or litesteelbeam is as strong as any hot rolled steel i beam but it s 40 lighter.
Fibergrate dynaform pultruded fiberglass structural shapes are used in a wide range of applications providing a unique combination of corrosion resistance high strength dimensional stability and lightweight along with thermal and electric non conductivity.
Boxspan strong yet light.
The result of six years of research and testing lsb can be cut drilled screwed bolted welded and nailed using standard tools.
Lightweight roof beams lightweight steel lattice beams were first introduced by metsec in the 1950 s and their inherent advantages very quickly established the product as the first choice for structurally sound cost effective construction.
Superstrong but lightweight steel beams.
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Light gauge steel box beam.