The IPE beam (I-shaped Parallel Flange European sections) is a hot-rolled structural steel section renowned for its optimal weight-to-strength ratio. As a premier IPE beam supplier, we provide these beams for a wide range of applications, including building frameworks, industrial halls, bridges, and mezzanine floors. Their parallel flanges offer excellent load-bearing capacity and facilitate easier connections than tapered-flange beams.
| Standard | Common Grades |
| EN 10365 | S235JR, S275JR, S355JR, S355J2 |
| EN 10025-2 | S235JR, S275JR, S355JR |
| EN 10025-3 | S275J2, S355J2 |
| EN 10025-4 | S355M, S420M, S460M |
| EN 10025-6 | S355J0W, S355J2W |
| ASTM A6(International Equivalent) | A36, A572 Gr. 50, A992 |
| IPE Profile | Height (h) mm | Width (b) mm | Web Thickness (s) mm | Flange Thickness (t) mm | Weight (kg/m) |
| IPE 100 | 100 | 55 | 4.1 | 5.7 | 8.1 |
| IPE 120 | 120 | 64 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 10.4 |
| IPE 140 | 140 | 73 | 4.7 | 6.9 | 12.9 |
| IPE 160 | 160 | 82 | 5.0 | 7.4 | 15.8 |
| IPE 180 | 180 | 91 | 5.3 | 8.0 | 18.8 |
| IPE 200 | 200 | 100 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 22.4 |
| IPE 220 | 220 | 110 | 5.9 | 9.2 | 26.2 |
| IPE 240 | 240 | 120 | 6.2 | 9.8 | 30.7 |
| IPE 270 | 270 | 135 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 36.1 |
| IPE 300 | 300 | 150 | 7.1 | 10.7 | 42.2 |
| IPE 330 | 330 | 160 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 49.1 |
| IPE 360 | 360 | 170 | 8.0 | 12.7 | 57.1 |
| IPE 400 | 400 | 180 | 8.6 | 13.5 | 66.3 |
| IPE 450 | 450 | 190 | 9.4 | 14.6 | 77.6 |
| IPE 500 | 500 | 200 | 10.2 | 16.0 | 90.7 |
| IPE 550 | 550 | 210 | 11.1 | 17.2 | 105 |
| IPE 600 | 600 | 220 | 12.0 | 19.0 | 122 |
Note: The above shows selected standard dimensions per EN 10365. Weights are theoretical. Other profiles and custom lengths are available upon request.
Chemical Composition
| C (max) | Si (max) | Mn (max) | P (max) | S (max) | N (max) |
| 0.24 | 0.55 | 1.60 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.014 |
Physical & Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
| Yield Strength (ReH), min | 355 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (Rm) | 470 – 630 MPa |
| Elongation at Break (A5), min | 22% |
| Impact Energy (KV), min | 27 J at +20°C |
| Feature | IPE 200 | IPE 400 |
| Typical Application | Residential buildings, light industrial frames, mezzanine floors, roof purlins. | Large industrial halls, commercial buildings, bridges, heavy-duty support structures. |
| Section Height | 200 mm | 400 mm |
| Weight | 22.4 kg/m | 66.3 kg/m |
| Moment of Inertia (Iy) | ~1940 cm⁴ | ~29200 cm⁴ |
| Load Capacity | Good for moderate loads. | Excellent for heavy axial and lateral loads. |
The choice between IPE 200 and IPE 400 fundamentally depends on your project’s load requirements and span length.
Choose IPE 200 for cost-efficiency in applications with lighter loads and shorter spans (typically under 8 meters). It is the ideal, economical solution for residential construction, mezzanine floors, and as secondary supporting members where its lower weight and sufficient strength meet all design criteria.
Opt for IPE 400 when your project demands superior strength and rigidity for heavy loads and long spans (exceeding 8 meters). Its significantly higher moment of inertia (approximately 15 times that of IPE 200) minimizes deflection, making it the robust and necessary choice for primary beams in large industrial halls, commercial structures, and as columns in multi-story buildings. While it comes with a higher material cost, it provides the essential load-bearing capacity for demanding structural applications.
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