Universal Columns

Our engineers can fortify your project’s structures with universal columns for maximum strength with vertical loads.

Universal Column Suppliers in Sydney

Universal Column Suppliers in Sydney

As your partner in structural steel, Cedar Steel will conceptualise, plan, draft, fabricate and install the universal columns of your building’s structural framework.

Specs

Universal Columns (UC).

Also known as H-beams and L-beams. We supply a wide range of requirements:

01

Sizes

  • Available in 5 basic shapes, flange depths and thicknesses
  • Light columns (100mm to 200mm)
  • Heavy columns (250mm to 310mm)
02

Finishes

  • Zinc Phosphate Primer (standard)
  • Powder Coating
  • Hot Dip Galvanised Finish
  • Hot Zinc Spray
What is a Universal Column?
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What is a Universal Column?

Universal columns are designed to hold heavy loads along their vertical line and resist twisting. In comparison, universal beams are designed to spread loads across their length. Our most popular shapes for universal columns are ‘H’ and ‘L’.

Shapes

H-columns & L-columns.

01

Universal H Column

Known as ‘H-beams’ for their H-shaped end, with similar width and depth — ideal where equal strength in both directions is needed to prevent twisting. Heavier load-bearing capacity than universal beams; excellent at resisting twisting and shear; supports floor joists, ladders, stairs and warehouse mezzanine floors.

02

L-shaped Universal Column

Named for its 90° corner shape, mostly used for the corners of boundary walls. Provides minor support where strength isn’t critical — resisting shear, tension and compression loads in corners, and anchoring flooring to a building’s foundation.

Applications

Universal columns across industries.

01

Residential

  • Houses
  • Multi-storey dwellings
02

Commercial

  • Shopping centres
  • Offices
  • Retail spaces
03

Industrial

  • Mezzanine warehouse floors
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining infrastructure
04

Civil

  • Transport infrastructure
  • Bridges
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