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Open Die Beams

J-Beam

Open-die J-beams are crucial structural components utilized in construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications. These beams are manufactured through the open die forging process, where heated metal is shaped between flat dies without the constraints of impression cavities. The result is a J-shaped cross-section, characterized by a curved flange and a vertical web, offering excellent load-bearing capacity and structural integrity.

 

Industries Commonly Using Open Die J-Beams:

  • Construction: Essential in building frameworks and support structures.
  • Manufacturing: Used in the assembly of machinery and equipment that require strong support.
  • Energy: Commonly found in energy facilities, providing structural support for various installations.
  • Infrastructure: Integral in the construction of railways, highways, and other critical infrastructure projects.

 

Die # Size Est. Wt/Ft
A B C W R
42009 0.160 0.812 0.188 0.050 0.031 0.075
42010 0.173 0.500 0.150 0.050 0.087 0.040
42011 0.173 2.250 0.150 0.050 0.087 0.145
42012 0.245 0.810 0.310 0.060 0.030 0.094
42013 0.256 0.875 0.375 0.048 0.010 0.066
42014 0.275 0.667 0.182 0.057 0.067 0.067
42015 0.296 0.875 0.375 0.046 0.015 0.057
42016 0.330 0.875 0.313 0.040 0.010 0.061
42017 0.338 0.810 0.310 0.060 0.030 0.101
42018 0.362 0.855 0.370 0.040 0.047 0.072
42019 0.365 1.090 0.775 0.040 0.010 0.103
42020 0.365 1.100 0.625 0.040 0.015 0.093
42021 0.365 1.281 0.625 0.050 0.094 0.121
42022 0.375 0.875 0.375 0.047 0.047 0.075
42023 0.375 0.875 0.375 0.050 0.010 0.079
42024 0.375 0.875 0.375 0.050 0.010 0.079
42025 0.375 1.500 0.375 0.050 0.030 0.128
42026 0.381 0.875 0.375 0.050 0.010 0.074
42027 0.384 1.000 0.500 0.062 0.187 0.119
42028 0.391 1.188 0.625 0.060 0.030 0.104
42029 0.394 1.000 0.625 0.062 0.010 0.138
42030 0.395 1.000 0.625 0.062 0.010 0.138
42031 0.410 1.500 0.310 0.062 0.015 0.154
42032 0.415 0.855 0.375 0.045 0.010 0.080
42033 0.415 1.105 0.625 0.045 0.016 0.098
42034 0.415 1.105 0.625 0.045 0.010 0.098
42035 0.415 1.105 0.625 0.045 0.016 0.102
42036 0.450 4.040 0.160 0.100 0.190 0.518
42037 0.475 1.000 0.531 0.050 0.113 0.109
42038 0.475 1.500 0.375 0.050 0.030 0.134
42039 0.480 1.250 0.725 0.050 0.015 0.132
42040 0.490 0.845 0.215 0.045 0.078 0.079
42041 0.496 1.187 0.625 0.045 0.015 0.113
42042 0.500 0.700 0.238 0.050 0.248 0.068
42043 0.500 0.740 0.490 0.050 0.031 0.097
42044 0.500 0.830 0.200 0.050 0.172 0.080
42045 0.500 1.100 0.625 0.050 0.015 0.107
42046 0.500 1.187 0.437 0.070 0.257 0.167
42047 0.500 1.880 0.380 0.060 0.120 0.217
42048 0.517 1.000 0.375 0.070 0.062 0.116
42049 0.517 1.250 0.750 0.070 0.062 0.166
42050 0.524 0.625 0.250 0.047 0.031 0.072
42051 0.539 1.140 0.533 0.058 0.030 0.144
42052 0.562 1.500 0.375 0.050 0.010 0.140
42053 0.580 1.640 0.725 0.070 0.090 0.224
42054 0.625 0.750 0.400 0.070 0.015 0.137
42055 0.640 1.300 0.750 0.050 0.010 0.152
42056 0.641 1.312 0.750 0.055 0.023 0.164
42057 0.656 0.875 0.500 0.062 0.010 0.143
42058 0.690 0.450 0.300 0.050 0.025 0.079
42059 0.690 1.880 0.380 0.060 0.120 0.231
42060 0.700 1.580 1.050 0.080 0.200 0.294
42061 0.761 1.580 0.363 0.080 0.094 0.392
42062 0.761 2.580 0.363 0.080 0.094 0.542
42063 0.990 0.750 0.370 0.045 0.060 0.107
42064 0.933 2.000 0.750 0.060 0.075 0.253
42065 0.993 1.000 0.295 0.045 0.010 0.119
42066 1.000 1.500 1.000 0.125 0.031 0.487
42067 1.102 1.181 0.591 0.118 0.118 0.363
42068 1.126 1.000 0.500 0.063 0.062 0.195
42069 1.180 2.000 0.170 0.080 0.015 0.304
42070 1.250 1.500 0.375 0.188 0.062 0.451
42071 1.260 2.000 0.250 0.050 0.060 0.203
42072 1.260 2.000 0.550 0.050 0.060 0.221
42073 1.260 2.000 1.175 0.050 0.060 0.258
42074 1.270 2.055 1.180 0.055 0.050 0.288
42075 1.375 2.375 1.000 0.050 0.031 0.343
42076 1.432 1.750 0.625 0.090 0.010 0.597
42077 1.432 3.750 0.635 0.090 0.010 1.160
42078 1.150 1.450 0.312 0.040 0.031 0.253
42079 1.164 0.547 0.250 0.060 0.015 0.128
42080 1.270 2.055 0.555 0.055 0.050 0.247
42081 1.270 2.055 1.180 0.055 0.050 0.288
42082 1.500 2.625 1.000 0.250 0.125 1.388
42083 1.634 2.126 0.512 0.118 0.158 0.538
42084 1.742 2.688 1.694 0.072 0.100 0.511
42085 1.750 1.750 1.125 0.125 0.062 0.688
42086 1.750 2.750 1.125 0.375 0.125 2.195
42087 2.000 2.880 0.880 0.125 0.030 0.830
42088 2.200 1.135 0.625 0.095 0.015 0.436
42089 2.250 3.000 1.500 0.500 0.015 3.450
42090 2.500 2.125 1.125 0.187 0.010 1.206
42091 5.500 5.500 2.000 0.140 0.180 2.132
J-Beam Diagram
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