METAL PURLINS
We offer red oxide and galvanized zee purlins and cee purlins in a variety of sizes and gauges. Touch base today for a quote and let us help you make your project as smooth as possible.
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High Quality steel purlins
At Hercules Sheet Metal, we provide top-of-the-line C purlins and Z purlins designed to meet the demands of various construction projects. Whether you’re building an industrial facility, installing a residential metal roof, or constructing a carport, our durable purlins are the reliable choice to ensure structural integrity and longevity. Available in both galvanized and red oxide painted finishes, they offer protection against rust and corrosion, making them ideal for long-term use in diverse environments.
We offer purlins in a wide range of depths, thicknesses, and lengths to suit your project requirements. Whether you need C purlins for simple span applications or Z purlins for continuous spans and enhanced load distribution, we’ve got you covered.
Our purlins are made in America from start to finish. The process starts with steel melted from its base form, turned into coils, and then goes through slitting and painting before becoming the final product—made with our American-made ASC Purlin Mill. The quality of this U.S.-built machine is key, producing stronger, more reliable purlins.
Unlike cheap foreign machines with fewer passes, our mill gradually bends the steel through multiple stages, preserving its structural integrity. At Hercules, we’re committed to delivering high-quality, structurally sound materials that perform under pressure.
The right FIT for your project
Z purlins and C purlins are both types of structural steel components commonly used in metal buildings to support roof and wall panels. They are part of the framing system and play a key role in transferring loads from the roof or wall to the main structural frame.

Zee Purlins
Z (or zee) purlins are most commonly used in applications where the purlins need to be spaced farther apart, such as larger buildings. Their design allows them to interlock with each other, which provides greater strength and stability.

Cee Purlins
C (or cee) purlins are commonly used in situations where a simple, easy-to-install framing system is required. They are often used in buildings that require lighter support or smaller spans with no overlap.
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GA NO. | SIZE | WT #/ft. |
t IN. |
AREA IN2 |
Eff. Sx IN3 |
Q -- |
Eff. 1x IN4 |
rx IN. |
1y IN4 |
ry IN. |
12GA | 8" | |||||||||
12GA | 10" | 5.65 | 0.1046 | 1.67 | 4.66 | 0.668 | 23.31 | 3.73 | 1.29 | 0.88 |
12GA | 12" | |||||||||
14GA | 6" | |||||||||
14GA | 8" | 3.49 | 0.0747 | 1.03 | 2.43 | 0.674 | 9.73 | 3.07 | 0.83 | 0.89 |
14GA | 10" | 4.00 | 0.0747 | 1.18 | 3.31 | 0.593 | 16.57 | 3.74 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
14GA | 12" | |||||||||
16GA | 4" | |||||||||
16GA | 6" | |||||||||
16GA | 8" | 2.80 | 0.0598 | 0.82 | 1.91 | 0.611 | 7.81 | 3.07 | 0.66 | 0.90 |