Do you know where to find sizes of steel beams, and sizes and such?
 
Tibnor and similar can answer about sizes, but they know nothing about what you need. For that, unfortunately, you need a structural engineer. You might think that as a salesperson, you should know a bit more than that it's a piece of steel.
 
The technist's bible, Karlebo Handbook provides the answer to your beam questions. Or maybe you can manage with this: http://www.tibnor.se/C1256EF1005D76CD/0/FF4D7759832DECB3C125701C0045813C/$file/Handelsst%E2%96%A0lkatalog_2005.pdf   ;)

Check from page 8. :)
 
What do you need to calculate? I might be able to assist!
 
I saw a small truck that had Huddinge Stål written on it. I called them and got guidance on which dimension was suitable, with quite a bit of belt and braces. Much cheaper than hiring a designer, etc. Bought over the phone, and the beam arrived home rust-protected and nice two days later for a small shipping fee. About the same price as laminated wood but more compact...
 
sigpl said:
What do you need to calculate? I might be able to assist!
Borrowing the thread a bit ;)
I am also looking for an I-beam that should be about 20m in total and should be for a hoist.

So the beam must support a weight of about 500-600 kg on the hoist with a carriage.
I expect the beam to be attached approximately every 60-100 cm.
The beam should ideally be between 80-100 mm wide and as low as possible, to maximize lifting height.

Any idea what height I need to accomplish this??
I want it to be as cheap as possible.... ;D
 
The normal problem with beams is that they experience significant deflection because they need to span a large distance. In your case, if you're going to attach at 600/1000 mm, that's hardly the issue; rather, it's the attachment points themselves. I think you can check Tibnor's catalog and find a suitable beam, attach it properly, and forget that it wouldn't be able to handle a 1000 kg load.
 
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