Beam splitting is the process of creating two load-bearing tee beams by separating an I-beam into equal halves. Shearing, cutting, or manufacturing can be used to generate tee beams. Shearing is preferable to manufacturing as many mills do not produce tee beams, and it allows you to save time and money by using preexisting beam stock. Shearing also beats out thermal cutting because it causes less internal stress on the beam and produces straighter tees. Straighter tees mean there is no need for a correction after the separation is complete.

The Incorporated Process

The centerline of the beam is brought to the appropriate scoring heat as rollers feed it along the line. Next, the rotary shear meets the metal and scores the beam. Once the rotary scores the entire length, the beam travels to the exit roller table. The Transfer Conveyor then collects the beam and positions it against the Beam Splitter’s fixed block. The block is adjustable to minimize the cylinder strokes and travel depending on the width of the beam. The stationary blocks are accompanied by a powered block, both situated beneath the beam’s web. These blocks form a vice around the beam. The powered block engages to pinch the beam and snap it into the final tee forms. The Transfer Conveyor sends the resulting product down the line for accumulation.

Custom Handling System

Optimize your tee splitting process by integrating a Transfer Conveyor system. With this tailored handling equipment incorporated, the Beam Splitter is accompanied by the Transfer Conveyor from scoring to storing. You can expect a faster, more accurate process to create your split tee beams.

ACME Storage Systems has been designing, manufacturing, and installing custom handling and storage equipment since 1985. Contact us for more information on Beam Splitters and how we can incorporate them into your metals warehouse.