Universal Beams
Universal Beams
Designed for superior load-bearing performance, our universal beams ensure reliability and efficiency for all your construction projects.
Universal Beams supplied across the UK
Universal Columns (UC) are structural steel sections specifically designed for carrying vertical loads. Their near-equal width and depth provide excellent load-bearing capacity, making them ideal for columns, steel frames, industrial buildings and multi-storey developments.
At Liontek, we supply Universal Columns in a wide range of sizes and specifications, with optional cutting, drilling and fabrication services available to suit your project requirements.
Whether you require a single column for a residential project or bulk quantities for commercial construction, our team can provide fast quotations, technical guidance and reliable nationwide delivery.
Examples of UB products in our range
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Common applications for Universal Beams
Structural steel frames
Used as primary vertical supports in steel-framed buildings.
Commercial buildings
Suitable for offices, warehouses and industrial facilities.
Residential construction
Frequently used in extensions, renovations and new builds.
Agricultural structures
Reliable support for barns, storage facilities and farm buildings.
Universal Beam Dimensions (Size & Weight Chart)
| No. | Type | Weight [kg/m] | Height [mm] | Width [mm] | Web thickess [mm] | Flange thickess [mm] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 127 x 76 UB 13 | 13 | 127.0 | 76.0 | 4.0 | 7.6 |
| 02 | 152 x 89 UB 16 | 16 | 152.4 | 88.7 | 4.5 | 7.7 |
| 03 | 178 x 102 UB 19 | 19 | 177.8 | 101.2 | 4.8 | 7.9 |
| 04 | 203 x 102 UB 23 | 23 | 203.2 | 101.8 | 5.4 | 9.3 |
| 05 | 203 x 133 UB 25 | 25 | 203.2 | 133.2 | 5.7 | 7.8 |
| 06 | 203 x 133 UB 30 | 30 | 206.8 | 133.9 | 6.4 | 9.6 |
| 07 | 254 x 102 UB 22 | 22 | 254.0 | 101.6 | 5.7 | 6.8 |
| 08 | 254 x 102 UB 25 | 25 | 257.2 | 101.9 | 6.0 | 8.4 |
| 09 | 254 x 102 UB 28 | 28 | 260.4 | 102.2 | 6.3 | 10.0 |
| 10 | 254 x 146 UB 31 | 31 | 251.4 | 146.1 | 6.0 | 8.6 |
| 11 | 254 x 146 UB 37 | 37 | 256.0 | 146.4 | 6.3 | 10.9 |
| 12 | 254 x 146 UB 43 | 43 | 259.6 | 147.3 | 7.2 | 12.7 |
| 13 | 305 x 102 UB 25 | 25 | 305.1 | 101.6 | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| 14 | 305 x 102 UB 28 | 28 | 308.7 | 101.8 | 6.0 | 8.8 |
| 15 | 305 x 102 UB 33 | 33 | 312.7 | 102.4 | 6.6 | 10.8 |
| 16 | 305 x 127 UB 37 | 37 | 304.4 | 123.4 | 7.1 | 10.7 |
| 17 | 305 x 127 UB 42 | 42 | 307.2 | 124.3 | 8.0 | 12.1 |
| 18 | 305 x 127 UB 48 | 48 | 311.0 | 125.3 | 9.0 | 14.0 |
| 19 | 305 x 165 UB 40 | 40 | 303.4 | 165.0 | 6.0 | 10.2 |
| 20 | 305 x 165 UB 46 | 46 | 306.6 | 165.7 | 6.7 | 11.8 |
| 21 | 305 x 165 UB 54 | 54 | 310.4 | 166.9 | 7.9 | 13.7 |
| 22 | 356 x 127 UB 33 | 33 | 349.0 | 125.4 | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 23 | 356 x 127 UB 39 | 39 | 353.4 | 126.0 | 6.6 | 10.7 |
| 24 | 356 x 171 UB 45 | 45 | 351.4 | 171.1 | 7.0 | 9.7 |
| 25 | 356 x 171 UB 51 | 51 | 355.0 | 171.5 | 7.4 | 11.5 |
| 26 | 356 x 171 UB 57 | 57 | 358.0 | 172.2 | 8.1 | 13.0 |
| 27 | 356 x 171 UB 67 | 67 | 363.4 | 173.2 | 9.1 | 15.7 |
| 28 | 406 x 140 UB 39 | 39 | 398.0 | 141.8 | 6.4 | 8.6 |
| 29 | 406 x 140 UB 46 | 46 | 403.2 | 142.2 | 6.8 | 11.2 |
| 30 | 406 x 178 UB 54 | 54 | 402.6 | 177.7 | 7.7 | 10.9 |
| 31 | 406 x 178 UB 60 | 60 | 406.4 | 177.9 | 7.9 | 12.8 |
| 32 | 406 x 178 UB 67 | 67 | 409.4 | 178.8 | 8.8 | 14.3 |
| 33 | 406 x 178 UB 74 | 74 | 412.8 | 179.5 | 9.5 | 16.0 |
| 34 | 457 x 152 UB 52 | 52 | 449.8 | 152.4 | 7.6 | 10.9 |
| 35 | 457 x 152 UB 60 | 60 | 454.6 | 152.9 | 8.1 | 13.3 |
| 36 | 457 x 152 UB 67 | 67 | 458.0 | 153.8 | 9.0 | 15.0 |
| 37 | 457 x 152 UB 74 | 74 | 462.0 | 154.4 | 9.6 | 17.0 |
| 38 | 457 x 152 UB 82 | 82 | 465.8 | 155.3 | 10.5 | 18.9 |
| 39 | 457 x 191 UB 67 | 67 | 453.4 | 189.9 | 8.5 | 12.7 |
| 40 | 457 x 191 UB 74 | 74 | 457.0 | 190.4 | 9.0 | 14.5 |
| 41 | 457 x 191 UB 82 | 82 | 460.0 | 191.3 | 9.9 | 16.0 |
| 42 | 457 x 191 UB 89 | 89 | 463.4 | 191.9 | 10.5 | 1707 |
| 43 | 457 x 191 UB 98 | 98 | 467.2 | 192.8 | 11.4 | 19.6 |
| 44 | 533 x 210 UB 101 | 101 | 536.7 | 210.0 | 10.8 | 17.4 |
| 45 | 533 x 210 UB 109 | 109 | 539.5 | 210.8 | 11.6 | 18.8 |
| 46 | 533 x 210 UB 122 | 122 | 544.5 | 211.9 | 12.7 | 21.3 |
| 47 | 533 x 210 UB 82 | 82 | 528.3 | 208.8 | 9.6 | 13.2 |
| 48 | 533 x 210 UB 92 | 92 | 533.1 | 209.3 | 10.1 | 15.6 |
| 49 | 610 x 229 UB 101 | 101 | 602.6 | 227.6 | 10.5 | 14.8 |
| 50 | 610 x 229 UB 113 | 113 | 607.6 | 228.2 | 11.1 | 17.3 |
| 51 | 610 x 229 UB 125 | 125 | 612.2 | 229.0 | 11.9 | 19.6 |
| 52 | 610 x 229 UB 140 | 140 | 617.2 | 230.2 | 13.1 | 22.1 |
| 53 | 610 x 305 UB 149 | 149 | 612.4 | 304.8 | 11.8 | 19.7 |
| 54 | 610 x 305 UB 179 | 179 | 620.2 | 307.1 | 14.1 | 23.6 |
| 55 | 610 x 305 UB 238 | 238 | 635.8 | 311.4 | 18.4 | 31.4 |
| 56 | 686 x 254 UB 125 | 125 | 677.9 | 253.0 | 11.7 | 16.2 |
| 57 | 686 x 254 UB 140 | 140 | 683.5 | 253.7 | 12.4 | 19.0 |
| 58 | 686 x 254 UB 152 | 152 | 687.5 | 254.5 | 13.2 | 21.0 |
| 59 | 686 x 254 UB 170 | 170 | 692.9 | 255.8 | 14.5 | 23.7 |
| 60 | 762 x 267 UB 134 | 134 | 750.0 | 264.4 | 12.0 | 25.5 |
| 61 | 762 x 267 UB 147 | 147 | 754.0 | 265.2 | 12.8 | 17.5 |
| 62 | 762 x 267 UB 173 | 173 | 762.2 | 266.7 | 14.3 | 21.6 |
| 63 | 762 x 267 UB 197 | 197 | 769.8 | 268.0 | 15.6 | 25.4 |
| 64 | 838 x 292 UB 176 | 176 | 834.9 | 291.7 | 14.0 | 18.8 |
| 65 | 838 x 292 UB 194 | 194 | 840.7 | 292.4 | 14.7 | 21.7 |
| 66 | 838 x 292 UB 226 | 226 | 850.9 | 293.8 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| 67 | 914 x 305 UB 201 | 201 | 903.0 | 303.3 | 15.1 | 20.2 |
| 68 | 914 x 305 UB 224 | 224 | 910.1 | 304.1 | 15.9 | 23.9 |
| 69 | 914 x 305 UB 253 | 253 | 918.4 | 305.5 | 17.3 | 27.9 |
| 70 | 914 x 305 UB 289 | 289 | 926.6 | 307.7 | 19.5 | 32.0 |
| 71 | 914 x 419 UB 343 | 343 | 911.8 | 418.5 | 19.4 | 32.0 |
| 72 | 914 x 419 UB 388 | 388 | 921.0 | 420.5 | 21.4 | 36.6 |
Fabrication services available
To simplify installation and reduce site labour, Liontek can provide:
How we work
Request a quotation
Send your dimensions, drawings or project requirements.
Review specifications
Our team prepares a tailored quotation and confirms technical details.
Fabrication and preparation
Materials are processed and prepared to specification.
Nationwide delivery
Your order is delivered directly to site anywhere in the UK.
FAQ
Universal Columns are primarily used as vertical load-bearing members in structural steel construction. They provide excellent strength and stability for steel frames, commercial buildings, warehouses and residential developments.
Universal Columns are designed mainly for vertical load applications and feature a more balanced width-to-depth ratio. Universal Beams are typically used for horizontal load-bearing applications such as floor and roof structures.
Yes. Liontek can supply Universal Columns cut to your required length, helping reduce on-site preparation and installation time.
Yes. We offer cutting, drilling, connection plates, base plates and bespoke fabrication services depending on project requirements.
Yes. We provide reliable nationwide delivery for both individual steel sections and bulk project orders.
