The popularity of roll formed aluminium lcb has increased due to the efficiency and design of these sections.
Roll formed steel beams.
Boltless assembly auto engaging safety clips resist beam disengagement and provide an audible click when secured.
However the vulnerability of aluminium in buckling due to low elastic modulus compared to steel and increased web slenderness of lcbs have raised the issues.
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While it is flat the steel is processed through a punch that punches the holes which will later be used to attach the beams.
After the steel has been punched the steel is sent through rollers which shape the steel and give it the shape it requires for strength.
The result a 40 60 lighter beam with the strength of steel and the versatility of timber.
Boxspan is a roll formed beam manufactured from two c shaped sections of high tensile zinc coated steel mechanically locked together with a patented process.
Roll formed beam pin connectors and safety locking mechanism provides an automatic engagement when the beam drops firmly into place on the roll formed upright column.
Types of roll form.
Preferably the cold rolled steel beam is cold formed from a unitary piece of sheet steel.
Steel king roll formed teardrop step beams.
Hence these sections are recently used as beams and joists in buildings.