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The plate girder, a structural wonder, is a profile that is created by cleverly welding plates together. This ingenious approach offers a range of benefits that significantly increase the efficiency and flexibility of construction projects.
When projects demand I-profiles with dimensions that fall outside standard sizes, the plate girder shines as the solution. With the ability to create plate girders seamlessly tailored to unique project requirements, it offers a wide range of application and production possibilities. In our production, we have the capability to use welding tractors or a submerged arc welding machine. Both systems are equipped with two welding torches running simultaneously to minimize distortion and welding times. This gives us freedom in production capability and the plate girders to be welded.
Customization
In our production, we start with the preparatory cutting work for the plate girders and then assemble the top and bottom flanges to the web. Depending on the dimensions and potential deformation, we decide which welding method to apply to guarantee the best possible quality. Depending on the loads, the top and bottom flanges can consist of different material thicknesses. Especially in bridge construction, besides various plates, stud bolts are also applied to the top flange.
Scope of application and structural-free constructions
As the plate girder consists of cut plate parts, it offers a wide range of possibilities in shape and size, making it prevalent in various industries. Most plate girders are used in construction structures. This includes bridge parts, lanes for bridges, or for roof constructions of stadiums or domes. By utilizing our plasma and oxy-fuel cutting table, we can apply large radiuses, weld seam pre-treatments, and even trapezoidal cuts directly during the preparation phase.
Alternative to the plate girder
With its ability to reliably support large-scale structures, the plate girder has proven its worth as a reliable and efficient solution. This positions the plate girder as an alternative to the well-known castellated beam in industrial constructions.
