How far can Z purlins span?
A four-inch purlin can span 12 feet. A six-inch purlin can span 18 feet. An eight-inch purlin can span 25 feet. A ten-inch purlin can span 30 feet.
What is the size of Z purlin?
175mm
Z Purlins are 175mm and our production system enables the accurate manufacture of metal Z purlins to lengths of up to 9m.
What are Z purlins used for?
Z purlins, also called Zee Purlins, are horizontal beams that form the roof and wall joists of a building shell structure. The name comes from resembling the letter Z. The shape of the purlins helps in overlapping the joint which makes it stronger and studier than C purlins.
How much do Z purlins cost?
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Which is stronger Z purlin or C purlin?
Z purlins are much stronger than C purlins due to its continuous or overlapping capability. In this case, for the metal building with bigger roofing loading capacity.
What is the weight of Z purlin?
Z Purlin Weight Chart
| No | Item | Weight |
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| 19 | Cold Bend Z Purlin Steel | 8.394 |
| 20 | Cold Bend Z Purlin Steel | 9.573 |
| 21 | Cold Bend Z Purlin Steel | 12.51 |
| 22 | Cold Bend Z Purlin Steel | 10.04 |
Is Z Purlin stronger than C Purlin?
Z purlins are much stronger than C purlins due to its continuous or overlapping capability. On the roofing of steel framed structures with single spans, and for supporting walls, it’s better to use Cee purlins because it’s easy to install and calculate. On wa the can work as supporting for roof, walls and floor etc.
What Is a Zee Purlin?
Z purlins or zed purlins are horizontal beams that are designed to form the roof and wall joists of a building shell structure (also view our C section purlins page). They sit between the roofing sheets and the building, acting as a support for the sheet to ensure it is firmly attached and safely in place.
What is SAG Rod?
sag rod in American English noun. (in a roof) a rod for preventing the sagging of an open-web steel joist that is used as a purlin with its depth at right angles to a roof slope.
What is the depth of a C purlins section?
C Purlins Technical Details | Metsec C-section Dimensions and Properties The section reference of a C-section 232mm deep and 1.8mm thick would be 232 C 18. The first 3 digits of the section reference indicate the depth of the section in millimetres (i.e. 232 equals 232mm deep).
What’s the maximum purlin span for a building?
Purlin systems For the buildings with five or more bays. The maximum purlin span is up to 15.0 meters. Stronger purlins are placed in outer bays and weaker ones in inner bays. The purlin joints on the next-to-last frames are reinforced by the sleeves of the same section as the purlins of outer bays and they are longer than standard sleeves.
What is the fourth digit of a purlin?
The fourth digit is a letter that signifies the profile type (ie C for C-section). The last two digits indicate the material thickness (i.e. 18 equals 1.8mm). Download our purlin technical manual in the downloads section below for more information.
How big is a Z-section 232mm deep?
The section reference of a Z-section 232mm deep and 1.8mm thick would be 232 Z 18. The first 3 digits of the section reference indicate the depth of the section in millimetres (i.e. 232 equals 232mm deep).