Steel I Beam Supplier

Ultimate Guide to Steel I-beams

Sunnyda is your ideal source for steel I beam products. As a steel I beam manufacturer, we provide supporting beams for angles, channels, construction, truck bed framing, crane rail, and so on.

For your construction project, Sunnyda steel I beams are your optimal choice to balance beam strength and weight. There is a full range of sizes and material options available to you suited for every specific requirement.

If you don’t have your own design or having difficulties choosing the best one, we can help you make fabrication drawings accordingly. Our technical department will design it for you as per length, width, and height.

Sunnyda steel I beam also called a steel beam or universal beam can be found in most structural projects. Due to its corrosion-resistant and abrasion-free, it becomes a popular choice in various industries. Food processing, medical industry, petroleum and chemical industry, shipbuilding industry, construction field, are some of the industries we could serve.

Our steel I beam has more than 50 year’s life span, 1-year warranty. Every steel beam is checked by our responsible Quality Control team which ensures every equipment quality. Sunnyda factory is ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified. We have a rich export experience.

As a professional supplier of the steel I beam, Sunnyda can provide the most competitive price of it. With more than 10 years of experience in exporting products to worldwide countries, we can provide high-quality products for you.

Steel I beam is regularly exported to Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Fiji, European countries, South America, Africa, and Australia. Sunnyda has professional packing teams that keep every packing safely. With rich experience in shipping steel I beam, we know how to ship your orders properly, adopt economic ways, and optimize loading.

In just 15 days, your steel I beam will arrive in your warehouse. Sunnyda has wide excellent experience in after-sale service, no worries if you have some issues with our products. Sunnyda is your premier steel I beam manufacturer in China.

For your inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime at your convenience. We provide 7-day 24-hour sales and technical services.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Q1: What Is I Beam Steel?
Q2: What Are The Applications Of I Beam Steel?
Q3: Why I Beam Steel Is Essential Structural Steel Construction?
Q4: What Are The Key Factors To Consider When Buying I Beam Steel?
Q5: What Are The Production Process For I Beam Steel?
Q6: What Type Of Steel Is Used To Produce I Beams?
Q7: Why Are I Beams Steel Stronger Than Solid Beams?
Q8: Is I Beam Steel An economical Option For Structural Steel Construction?
Q9: Why I Beams Are Frequently Used Rather Than Rectangular, Circular or Triangle Beams?
Q10: What Are The Sizes / Dimensions Of I Beam Steel?
Q11: How Far Can An I Beam Steel Span?
Q12: What Are The Standards Of I Beam Steel?
Q13: What Are The I Beam Steel Finishing Types?
Q14: Is I Beam Steel Corrosion Resistant?
Q15: Is I Beam Steel Fire Resistant?
Q16: What Coating Types Can Be Applied To I Beam Steel?
Q17: What Services Are Integrated To I Beam Steel?
Q18: How Much Cost China’s I Beam Steel?
Q19: Does China’s I Beam Steel Complies With International And National Building Codes?
Q20: How To Import Steel From China’s Steel Market?
Q21: Why Choose China’s I Beam Steel?
Q22: Why Choose Sunnyda’s I Beam Steel?
Q23: Where Do You Export I Beam Steel?
Q24: How long is the delivery time?
Q25: Does I Beam Steel Manufacturer Keeps Stock?
Q26: I have Few Questions Related To I Beam Steel?

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Introduction

This helpful guide is intended to answer general commonly asked questions about I Beam Steel applications, sizes, materials, grades, standards, specifications, coating types, surface treatment,  import procedure, etc…

If you’re looking to purchase I-Beam steel from China’s top producers, let us know your requirement.

We will be happy to respond to your inquiry.

Q1: What Is I Beam Steel?

I-beam steel is a structural support material designed like an I-shaped cross-section. I beam steel consists of two horizontal planes or flanges, connected to a vertical element named “web”.

I-beams steel is primarily used in the construction industry and structural engineering to bear excessive amounts of pressure and stress. I beam steel specifications ensure the overall Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), structural integrity and stability of steel structures.

They are also called H-beam, wide beam, universal beam (UB), double T beam, W-beam and rolled steel joist (RSJ).

I Beam steel can be used in construction as beams and columns.

I-beam steel can be produced to suit any required specifications in terms of flange widths, web thicknesses, section depths, lengths, dimensions, weights, finishing, surface treatment, etc…

Q2: What Are The Applications Of I Beam Steel?

I-beam steel is an important part of any steel structure application; it’s used for light & heavy structural applications from small-scale to large-scale structures.

I-beam steel provides great loadbearing and specific strength for various horizontal, vertical and angular positions of steel structures. I beam steel being lighter this made it ideal for buildings where force and weight on a wall may pose a structural issue.

• beam steel is essential for all modern engineering and construction industry applications:

Small-scale structures:

 Residential, institutional buildings, hangars, warehouses, mezzanines, commercial and industrial plants, facilities, main building framework, walls and buildings’ consolidation structures, floors, roofs, trusses support, Truck bed framing, crane rail, Fire escape stairs, etc…

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Large-scale infrastructure structures:

Bridges, overpasses, towers, heavy structures, Electrical and communication towers, etc…

Q3: Why I Beam Steel Is Essential For Structural Steel Construction?

I beam steel is an essential part of every steel structure; its shape provides a versatile strength that enables carrying heavy loads without bending, thus, it can offer relentless strength and support to steel structures.

Performance Factors

I beam steel constitutes the main horizontal support for steel structures and offers more flexibility for designing long-span structures due to its good machinability, weldability properties and corrosion resistance.

The design of I-shaped beam steel makes it capable of carrying both shear loads in the web and bending as per by the Euler–Bernoulli beam equation, other factors are also considered such as:

Deflection Factor: to minimize structure deformation of I beam steel, the builder should evaluate the convenient stiffness and thickness of the I beam steel to prevent vibrations.

Bending: the strength of I beam steel cross-section is designed to effectively accommodate yield stress.

Buckling: I beam steel flanges should prevent under tension sidewise buckling.

Economic Factors

The usage I beam steel allows builders to achieve the column-free internal design and reduce substructure materials costs.

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Q4: What Are The Key Factors To Consider When Buying I Beam Steel?

I -beam steel is designed and manufactured in different weights, flange widths, section depths, web thicknesses and materials. However, in order to respond effectively to project suitability, technical specifications and compliance with applicable law. Many factors should be taken into account for I Beam steel evaluation, including:

I Beam Steel Sizes

Are determined according to specific project design and build purpose.

I Beam Steel Strength

I-beams steel cross-section is designed to accommodate yield stress.

I Beam Steel Thickness

The thickness factor of I-beam steel is selected mainly to minimize deformation of the I Beam steel considering the weight and tension carried, forces and compression applied. Smaller I beam steel sizes are used for minimal pressure and weight structures, while larger thicker sizes are essential to support greater amounts of load and weight.

I Beam Steel Web thickness

This factor is carefully selected to avoid I-beam steel failure, ripple or buckle under tension.

I Beam Steel flanges

Flanges specifications are selected to prevent buckling locally, torsionally and sideways.

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Q5: What Are The Production Process For I Beam Steel?

I beam steel production process requires high-quality rolling or milling steel along with the latest technology automatic mills, methods and capacity to enable mass production of high strength and low cost I beam steel.

High-precision technologies, CNC equipment and SAW machines are used to offer the utmost precision and accuracy to I beam steel production.

I Beam Steel Material:

 I Beam steel is formed mainly from high strength low carbon steel and low alloy steel grades, while it’s formed using the following methods:

Hot-rolled steel

This method involves the production of sheet metal that has been heated over a recrystallization point (above 1000 degrees), to make the metal malleable and then passing the steel through rollers.

Cold-rolled steel

Steel production is rolled at room temperature, below its recrystallization temperature. Metal in this process is not heated immediately prior to rolling. This steel forming production technique increases steel strength and helps obtain the desired hardness while it decreases its ductility and increase its mechanical properties.

I Beam Steel production process is divided into several stages:

In short, I beam steel is produced using rolled steel, the process involves forcing pliable metal through large rollers so as to flatten and mold it into the desired shape.

I Beam steel shape rolling: this process requires heating the steel at around 1,280°C in a reheat furnace to continuously fed metal through rollers and draw the desired dimensions.

I Beams steel can also be produced by extrusion machine methods in which either hot or cold steel is forced through a die.

The welding process involves cutting steel sheets into pieces and welding them together.

Surface cleaning and protective coating systems are applied.

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Q6: What Type Of Steel Is Used To Produce I Beams?

Depending on the materials used, Rolled I-beam steel is mainly formed by hot rolling, cold rolling or extrusion method.

I-beams can be made from multiple types of steel including:

Carbon-manganese steels: named also mild structural steels or carbon steels, this steel constitutes a high strength and economical option. It is mainly made from chemical components such as iron, carbon, and manganese.

High-strength, low-alloy steels: this type of steel is made from chemical elements (iron, carbon and some additional chemical added to improve steel strength). It has a greater hardenability than other carbon structural steel.

High-strength tempered and quenched alloy steels: this steel type has a higher yield strength and resistance; it’s used for structural purposes and generally made from unalloyed or alloyed structural steels, manganese, chromium, molybdenum and/or nickel.  Its maximum hardness is dependant on the carbon content.

Plate girders are typically I-beams used to carry heavy load structures such as bridges, they are made from separate structural steel plates (rather than a rolled single cross-section) and formed by welding, bolting or riveting plates.

I beam steel can be also formed from stainless steel, aluminum or other materials.

Q7: Why Are I Beams Steel Stronger Than Solid Beams?

I-Beam Steel is considered stronger than a solid beam because of the following reasons:

• I beam steel geometric section properties and its shape design made it capable to support effectively heavy loads, high stress and prevent buckling in addition to its functionality and bending performance.

• I Beam steel can be used horizontally or as a standing column. It is much stronger by weight than other beams, thus, it can distribute vertical load through the beam webbing while it can remain resistant to bending movement, while the web resists the shear stresses without buckling.

• Higher moment of inertia: a moment of inertia is a variable that can sow the deflection equation of I Beam steel. Most of I beam steel materials are centered in the cross-section along the outer fibers to support the greatest stress and offer more flexural strength, and provide a higher moment of inertia.

• Higher moment of resistance (MoR):  this term is used to quantify the maximum moment I beam steel can resist forces such as loads and bending.

• Resisting Bending Moment (BM): I beam steel flanges can resist more than 80% bending moment.

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Q8: Is I Beam Steel An economical Option For Structural Steel Construction?

I beam steel is an excellent resource for every builder, below are some of its advantages:

Economical cost

Using I beam steel is very profitable in comparison with other beams, as it allows investors to achieve an acceptable probability and sustainability.

While stronger beams cost range from $ 1 to $ 1.5 per kg, steel I-beams cost only from $1 to $1.5  per kg.

Versatility and Functionality

I Beam steel can reduce dramatically the need to include multiple steel materials and support as it can offers more stability to structures.

Q9: Why I Beams Are Frequently Used Rather Than Rectangular, Circular or Triangle Beams?

I beam steel is more used than rectangular or even other beams for the following dynamic factors:

Section Modulus

 I Beam steel modulus value is higher than a rectangular, circular or triangle beam in comparison to other sections (ex. circular, rectangular, triangle), that’s why “I” beams are mostly preferred.

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Buckling Strength

Builders prefer to use I beam steel because it can resist a larger stress level, while other beam sections made under the same stress level get weak in buckling.

Flexural / Bending Strength

This is defined as the stress in a material just before it yields in a flexure test. When load applied in the I beam steel transverse direction, perpendicular to its length, it tends to bend, as the member on its own would have a certain amount of resistance against the load applied, I Beam steel will show sufficient flexural strength and rotation capacity.

Q10: What Are The Sizes / Dimensions Of I Beam Steel?

Wide ranges of I-beams steel in almost all standards or customized sizes are available for thousands of structural applications at an extremely competitive price.

I beam steel is measured as follow:

Height in mm (the web) x the width in mm (the flange) x the weight per meter in kilograms. While the thickness of the web and flange varies according to application.

Thickness              : 0.1 – 300 mm

5mm -34 mm

Customized

Flange Width         : 50 – 400 mm

100 – 350 mm

Flange Thickness : 3 -14 mm

8 – 64 mm

Web Width           : 100 mm –  900 mm

150 – 600 mm

Web Thickness    : 3 -12 mm

5 – 36.5 mm

Length: Standard lengths up to 6000 mm

6 -12 m or customized as required.

5ft, 10ft, 20ft, 25ft.

Cut to Size Lengths or custom cut.

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Q11: How Far Can An I Beam Steel Span?

I Beam steel can be used to achieve a long span of 20 meters and more, with column-free internal spaces.

Q12: What Are The Standards Of I Beam Steel?

The following international standards define I-beam steel in terms of grades and specifications, tolerances on shape and dimensions:

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Standards

American I beams steel or wide flange beams are made according to Allowable Strength Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). American I Beam steel is available in the following grades:

ASTM A6

ASTM A992, which replaced the older ASTM carbon structural grades A572 and A36.

A588 which is similar to A572.

A709

British I Beam Steel Standards

BS 4-1

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German I Beam Steel Standards:

DIN 1025-1: Hot rolled I Beam Steel / I-sections – Narrow flange I-sections, I-series – Dimensions, masses, sectional properties

DIN 1025-2: Hot rolled I-beams – Wide flange I-beams, IPB-series; dimensions, masses, sectional properties

DIN 1025-3: Hot rolled I-beams; wide flange I-beams, light pattern, IPBl-series; dimensions, masses, sectional properties

DIN 1025-4: Hot rolled I-beams; wide flange I-beams heavy pattern, IPBv-series; dimensions, masses, sectional properties

DIN 1025-5: Hot rolled I-beams; medium flange I-beams, IPE-series; dimensions, masses, sectional properties

European I Beam Steel Standards:

EN 10024: determine of Hot rolled taper flange I beam /sections.

EN 10034: defines dimensions and tolerances on the shape of Structural steel I beam/ sections.

EN 10162: specify technical delivery conditions – Dimensional and cross-sectional tolerances for Cold rolled steel I beam/sections.

Australia and New Zealand I Beam Standards:

AS/NZS 3679.1

Indian I Beam Steel Standards:

IS 808

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Other I Beam Steel Standards:

AISI

JIS

GB

Q13: What Are The I Beam Steel Finishing Types?

I Beam steel finishing is an important step that has to be performed with diligence and thoroughness to protect the steel surface from damage, corrosion, to increase I Beam steel durability and make it aesthetically pleasing. A wide range of finishing can be delivered including:

• Mill Finish.

• Slightly grainy.

• Surface treatment.

• Black.

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Q14: Is I Beam Steel Corrosion Resistant?

Maximum I beam steel protection treatment is provided using a combination of appropriate surface preparation and coating materials to ensure durability at a minimum cost.

ISO 8501-1  standard are strictly followed to ensure I beam steel corrosion protection:

Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints.

Visual assessment of surface cleanliness.

A range of preparation methods and grades of cleanliness are used including automatic abrasive blasting cleaning, flame cleaning.

Q15: Is I Beam Steel Fire Resistant?

I beam steel is designed and manufactured to resist a minimum of 30 minutes fire test. Cladding in two or more layers of plasterboard is applied using intumescent paint as per the required coat thickness.

Fireproofing protections are used to ensure superior fire resistance.

Q16: What Coating Types Can Be Applied To I Beam Steel?

A selection of best quality, Color and finishes coatings are used to protect I Beam steel base from direct contact with the atmosphere (i.e. abrasion, condensation, high temperature, coastal environment, etc…), while providing a smooth and aesthetic appearance.

I Beam steel painting shall be in accordance with AISC 360, different coating systems can be applied to respond effectively to customers project performance including:

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Galvanization

To protect I beam steel surface from rust, a layer of zinc is applied to transfer rust from the steel surface to the zinc layer. This can be done through hot-dip galvanizing or electroplating technology.

Primer coating

Primer is a high zinc phosphate, which reacts as an active long-term anti-corrosion protection that prevents the formation of rust by applying red oxide pre-paint.

Powder Coating

This type of protection reacts as a barrier to prevent steel from rusting, chipping off or scratching. Powder coating is applied electrostatically.

Organic coating

This is an oil-based painting, which is widely used to protect I beam steel from rust and environmental elements.

Other types of I Beam steel paint

Epoxy paint; Coal Tar; Elastomer; Enamel; Epoxy Micro Zinc Phosphate; Slip Resistant; Thick Film; Urethane; Water/Solvent Based Zinc.

Q17: What Services Are Integrated To I Beam Steel?

Computerized control systems and machinery are used to ensure accurate services related to I beam steel:

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Customization

Custom-fabricated I-Beams steel can be produced in a variety of sizes, specifications and load capacities to meet the unique needs of different projects. The latest mechanical and fabrication machining such as CNC (computer numerical control) and precision laser cutting are used.

I Beam steel is designed to suit clients’ architectural design for usual and complex steel structures. A very precise accurate reading and interpreting engineering diagrams, blueprints and 3D models are performed using Autodesk Advance Steel and Tekla Structures.

Welding engineering

Welding is efficiently performed using the most solids engineering materials.

Engineered connection and bolted design are processed in accordance with AISC standards.

Beam-to-beam and beam-to-column connections.

Welded and Bolted Steel Beam-Column Connections.

Cutting Service

A range of I beam steel cutting services are provided to cut any shape with utmost accuracy using:

CNC robotic cutting.

CNC Saw cutting.

3D Laser Cutting.

T-splitting.

Plasma profiling.

Cambering, drilling; fitting, bolting, coping, and many more services are offered to save customers time and money.

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Q18: How Much Cost China’s I Beam Steel?

Steel I-beams in China cost on average $0.7 to $1.5per kg.

I Beam Steel Prices in China are as follow:

By kg: a steel I-beam costs $0.7to $1.5 per kg

By Length: 40ft. steel I-beam costs $ 100 to $1000, while a 20 ft. steel I-beam costs $50 to $500 on average.

By Weight / Bulk Orders: I-beams steel standard sizes cost $ 0.35 to $ 0.75 per pound, between $0.7 and $1.5 per Kg when buying by the beam, or $ 850 per ton in bulk.

Prices may vary due to market conditions. For up-to-date, I beam steel pricing contact us.

Q19: Does China’s I Beam Steel Complies With International And National Building Codes?

China’s I Beam steel is designed and manufactured in accordance with international building codes (IBC) and structural steel buildings (ANSI/AISC 360-16) specifications.

Structural loads and resistance factor design and construction variables are determined along with the I beam steel specifications to issue the required building permits.

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Q20: How To Import Steel From China’s Steel Market?

China’s I Beam steel manufacturers are active producers and dominate largely the World’s steel industry. This is due to their higher production capacity and capabilities. Buyers from all countries can get the highest quality I beam steel delivered quickly and successfully at the most competitive price in the World.

Steel I Beam Import from China is very simple as manufacturers offer flexible process and terms:

• International buyers should get import permits from their local authorities. This process is not complicated as China I Beam Steel fulfills international standards and qualifications. While all supporting certifications, attestations and samples can be provided to ease the process.

• Some countries impose anti-dumping duties on China steel imports, while buyers from other countries are exempted. Despite this tax, Chinese I Beam steel remains the most competitive.

• Buyers can find I Beam steel potential suppliers online using the search engine or   E-commerce portals. However, it is better to get in touch with the main manufacturers instead of traders, to get the benefit of low cost, fast delivery, warranty and related services.

• Prepare and send you I Beam inquiry including required quantities, specifications, and expected delivery time. It takes 1-2 days to get the price offer. Select the best offer and discuss agreement terms, sign contract, pay advance. Follow-up on your order. Pay payment balance. Third-party-inspection can be conducted before delivery.

• Get delivered on time and within budget in 10-15 days from the day of placing the order.

• Appoint a custom clearance agent or a direct representative to act on your behalf and clear your goods.

• After receiving your goods, if any defective items found, take pictures of evidence, and contact immediately your supplier to make your claim.

For more details about prices, payment terms, shipping methods, packaging, warranty, etc… please contact us today.

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Q21: Why Choose China’s I Beam Steel?

China’s steel market is the world’s largest exporter of I Beam Steel, Chinese manufacturers’ plays an important role in supplying international market with a cost-effective and quality I beam steel in different sizes, weight, properties, materials, customization and services.

China’s Steel market is known for the technological advancement in steel manufacturing and design; this led to increased market supply capacity and innovation in producing high-quality I-beam steel at the most competitive cost.

China’s I beam steel met international standards of ASTM, International Building Codes, US, Canadian, European, Australian, Japan, Indian and Asian building codes and I Beam steel standards.

China’s Steel producers are pioneers in manufacturing I Beam Steel for all construction and engineering application.

Q22: Why Choose Sunnyda’s I Beam Steel?

Whether you need I Beam steel for a small or mega structural steel project. Whether you’re looking for standard I Beam steel, or looking for a more involved custom-made one.

Sunnyda is a one-stop-shop for all your I beam steel requirements, we design, manufacture and stock an extensive steel inventory of I Beam steel in different sizes, length, shape, specifications, custom fabricated, while value-added services are offered.

Our dedicated in-house team of designers, engineers, specialists and certified welders can handle any I Beam steel design and customization job for large complex or small orders.

With manufacturing facilities exceeding 100,000 m² and in-house production capacity which exceeds 10,000 Ton/Tons per Month, we can deliver high-quality, low cost I Beam steel on-time and within your budget.

I order to keep up with the steel industry’s latest innovation, we invest heavily in new technologies such as testing facilities, CNC machinery, and precision measuring instruments.

Our people are central to our success and goal achievement, over nearly 25 years, Sunnyda invest in workforce skills for a more productive work environment.

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Quality Management Systems

Our I Beam steel quality system and standards are recognized by the largest international certifications bodies:

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification.

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certification

CE Marking European Union’s (EU) conformity marking, health, safety and environmental protection regulation.

Value-added Services

Transportation Services

To accommodate customers just-in-time or on-time delivery we use our own dedicated fleet of trucks/trailers which can carry up to 25 tons of I beam steel or third-party carrier truck, air, rail, or ship to the required destination.

Just in time delivery option is also provided.

24/7 Operations

To ensure on-time delivery, our production operates around the clock (24/7), through different shifts.

24/7 Customer Service

At Sunnyda we strive to maintain the highest standards of customer service in the steel industry by offering a dedicated 24/7 pre-sales, after-sales service and customer support.

Other services

We provide our clients all required shipping documentation, including certificate of origin, I Beam steel test reports and mill certificate, invoices, bills of lading, etc…

We ensure sequential delivery; loads are assembled based on the client’s unloading requirements.

You can depend on us, from your first inquiry to delivery and after-sales service. Our objective is to help you execute your project efficiently, build a new business relationship and expand into a new market.

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Q23: Where Do You Export I Beam Steel?

We export Worldwide and across China.

Q24: How long is the delivery time?

Generally, delivery can be made within 10 days.

Your order can be delivered the next day.

Just In Time (JIT) package is also available.

Q25: Do You Keep I Beam Steel Stock?

Stock is available for same-day or next-day delivery.

Sunnyda possesses a large-scale indoor warehouse where we stock above 10,000 tons.

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Q26: I have Other Questions Related To I Beam Steel?

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