Differences between c-beam and channel steel

Many people mix c-shaped steel and channel steel into one, thinking that c-shaped steel is channel steel, but in fact, what is the difference between them?

1. Different concepts

    C-shaped steel is cold-formed by hot-rolled sheet, thin wall, light weight, excellent cross-section performance, high strength. Compared with traditional channel steel, the same strength can save materials by 30%. Channel steel is produced by hot-rolling and is directly supplied by steel mills. It is a long steel bar with a large thickness and a groove shape in cross section.

2. Different classification

   C-shaped steel can be divided into galvanized c-shaped steel, hot-dip galvanized cable bridge c-shaped steel, unequal side c-shaped steel, automotive profile c-shaped steel and other types, then channel steel can be divided into: ordinary channel steel and light channel steel.

3. Different uses

    The C-shaped steel has a wide range of uses. It is mainly used for purlins and wall beams of steel structure buildings. It can also be combined into lightweight building frames and brackets. Channel steel is mainly used in building structures, vehicle manufacturing, and other industrial structures. Channel steel is often used in conjunction with I-beams. Although they can be used in the construction industry, they are used for different purposes.