How to Read A Wide Flange Beam Designation
W8x31, W12x26, W14x730: learn what each part of a wide flange beam designation means, why nominal depth differs from actual depth, and how to use it.
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Welcome to the Saginaw Pipe blog, your resource for practical insights on structural steel products, specifications, and applications. With over 40 years stocking the Southeast's largest inventory of wide flange beams, I-beams, tubing, pipe, and plate, we share the technical knowledge our team has gained from decades of helping engineers, fabricators, and contractors specify the right steel for every project.
Wide Flange vs I-Beams
Wide flange beams vs. I-beams (S-beams): learn how flange shape, connections, and load capacity differ so you can specify the right profile for your project.
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