Structural Purlins

High-strength galvanized Z, C, Sigma & Top Hat profiles for PEB framing.

C Purlins

C Purlin Profile
C Purlin Installation
Depth (H) Flange (F) Lip (L) Thickness (mm)
80 mm40 mm10-15 mm1.5 - 2.5
100 mm50 mm10-15 mm1.5 - 3.0
150 mm50/60 mm15-20 mm1.5 - 3.0
200 mm60/70 mm15-20 mm1.8 - 3.0
250 mm70 mm20 mm2.0 - 3.0
300 mm80 mm20 mm2.0 - 3.0

Key Applications

  • Ideal for simple span framing in industrial sheds.
  • Widely used as wall girts and floor joists in multi-story steel buildings.
  • Perfect for door and window framing supports in PEB structures.
  • Suitable for residential verandahs and carport structures due to clean finish.

Advantages & Benefits

  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Offers excellent structural stability while keeping the overall dead load of the building low.
  • Cost-Effective: Significantly reduces steel usage compared to traditional hot-rolled steel sections.
  • Easy Installation: Pre-punched holes allow for immediate bolting on-site, eliminating the need for welding or cutting.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Manufactured from galvanized steel (120GSM to 275GSM), ensuring long-term durability against rust.

Z Purlins

Z Purlin Profile
Z Purlin Lapping
Depth (H) Flange (F) Lip (L) Thickness (mm)
150 mm50/60 mm15-20 mm1.5 - 2.5
200 mm60/70 mm15-20 mm1.8 - 3.0
230 mm75 mm20 mm2.0 - 3.0
250 mm70 mm20 mm2.0 - 3.0
300 mm80 mm20 mm2.0 - 3.0
350 mm100 mm25 mm2.5 - 3.5

Key Applications

  • Primary choice for large-span industrial roofing systems.
  • Used in continuous span structures (lapping) to increase load capacity.
  • Ideal for heavy-duty warehouses, cold storages, and factories.
  • Suitable for buildings requiring large bay spacing.

Advantages & Benefits

  • Continuous Span Capability: Z sections can be overlapped (lapped) at supports, which significantly increases structural continuity and strength.
  • Material Savings: The ability to lap allows for longer spans with lighter sections, resulting in up to 40% steel savings.
  • Transport Efficiency: Z purlins are stackable (nestable), which means more quantity can be transported in a single truck, reducing logistics costs.
  • Flexibility: Can be used for both simple spans and continuous spans, making them highly versatile for engineers.

Sigma (M) Purlins

Sigma Purlin Profile
Sigma Purlin Site
Depth (H) Flange (F) Web Rib (R) Thickness (mm)
200 mm60-80 mm20-30 mm1.5 - 3.0
220 mm70-80 mm20-30 mm2.0 - 3.0
250 mm70-90 mm20-40 mm2.0 - 3.5
300 mm80-100 mm20-40 mm2.5 - 3.5

Key Applications

  • High-rise steel buildings and heavy-duty industrial framing.
  • Module Mounting Structures (MMS) for large-scale solar parks.
  • Mezzanine floors where high load-bearing capacity is required.
  • Areas with high wind loads or seismic activity.

Advantages & Benefits

  • Superior Strength: The unique ribbed web design provides higher torsional rigidity and resistance to buckling under load.
  • Geometry Optimization: The shape allows the center of gravity to be closer to the shear center, minimizing twisting.
  • Easy Connections: The flat web surface facilitates easier and stronger bolted connections compared to standard C/Z sections.
  • Maximum Efficiency: Offers the highest strength-to-weight ratio among all cold-formed sections, ideal for very long spans.

Top Hat (Omega) Purlins

Top Hat Profile
Solar Mounting
Top Flange Height (H) Bottom Flange Thickness (mm)
40 mm40 mm20 mm0.8 - 1.5
50 mm50 mm20 mm1.0 - 2.0
60 mm40-60 mm25 mm1.0 - 2.0
80 mm50-80 mm30 mm1.2 - 2.5

Key Applications

  • Primary base for Rooftop Solar Module Mounting Structures (MMS).
  • Roofing battens for screwing metal sheets or tiles.
  • False ceiling grids and lightweight partition framing.
  • Retrofitting on existing roofs to create a new slope or layer.

Advantages & Benefits

  • Direct Fixing: Provides a wide, flat top surface that makes screwing roofing sheets or solar clamps fast and secure.
  • Lightweight yet Rigid: Extremely light compared to box sections but offers high stiffness due to the hat shape.
  • Versatile Installation: Can be installed directly over existing roofs or purlins without adding significant dead weight.
  • Screw Retention: The geometry ensures excellent screw pull-out strength, vital for holding solar panels against wind uplift.

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