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Cellular Beams

MACSTEEL Trading entered into an agreement with Europe’s leading supplier, inventor and patent holder of cellular beams, ASDWestok (Ltd). Cellular beams have proved to be one of the most significant developments in steel construction since their introduction in 1987. They have been used in over 6000 projects in over twenty countries. Cellular beams can be used in a variety of applications. Their primary use is as secondary floor beams to achieve long spans and service integration. They are used as roof beams beyond the range of portal-frame construction, and are the perfect solution for curved roof applications, combining weight savings with a low-cost manufacturing process. Cellular beams provide a very economical method of producing tapered members, which have been used extensively in sports stadiums. They can also be used as gable columns and wind-posts. They are available in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands through Macsteel Service Centres S.A.

What is a Cellular Beam?

A cellular beam is a modern version of a "castellated" beam.

A universal Beam or column is castellated which results in a beam which is 40 to 60% deeper than the original parent section.

Unlike conventional castellated beams, with their traditional fixed design parameters, the pitch centres and
diameters of cellular beams or cellbeams can be manufactured to your specifications and are completely flexible.

The cellular beam is up to 1.6 times deeper than it's parent universal beam, and more importantly up to 2.5 times stronger.

                                                                                 Advantages

         Clear Longer spans (column-free)              Faster fabrication and erection                           Easier servicing
         Service Integration                                        Reduced number of foundations                         Curved beams
         Shallower construction                                 Good dynamic performance                                Flexibility for the client

What is a Cellular Beam?

Unlike conventional castellated beams, with their traditional fixed design parameters, the pitch centres and diameters of cellular beams or cellbeams can be manufactured to your specifications and are completely flexible.

Unlike conventional castellated beams, with their traditional fixed design parameters, the pitch centres and
diameters of cellular beams or cellbeams can be manufactured to your specifications and are completely flexible.