Steel Sheet Piles

Specifications and Dimensions of Steel Sheet Piles

We supply a range of sheet pile products, including U-shaped, Z-shaped, L-shaped, and S-shaped sheet piles. Thickness: 6–24 mm; effective width: 400–750 mm; height: 100–600 mm. Below is a detailed table of their dimensions and specifications.

• U-Shaped
• Z-Shaped
• L-Shaped
• S-Shaped
• Common Material Grades

U-Shaped Steel Sheet Pile Specifications

Type	Width	Height	Thickness	Sectional Area	Weight Per Pile
WRU7	750mm	320mm	5mm	71.3	42kg/m
WRU8	750mm	320mm	6mm	86.7	51kg/m
WRU9	750mm	320mm	7mm	101.4	59.7kg/m
WRU10-450	450mm	360mm	8mm	148.6	52.5kg/m
WRU11-450	450mm	360mm	9mm	165.9	58.6kg/m
WRU12-450	450mm	360mm	10mm	182.9	64.7kg/m
WRU11-575	575mm	360mm	8mm	133.8	60.4kg/m
WRU12-575	575mm	360mm	9mm	149.5	67.5kg/m
WRU13-575	575mm	360mm	10mm	165.0	74.5kg/m
WRU11-600	600mm	360mm	8mm	131.4	61.9kg/m
WRU12-600	600mm	360mm	9mm	147.3	69.5kg/m
WRU13-600	600mm	360mm	10mm	162.4	76.5kg/m
WRU16	650mm	480mm	8mm	138.5	71.3kg/m
WRU18	650mm	480mm	9mm	156.1	79.5kg/m
WRU20	650mm	540mm	8mm	153.7	78.1kg/m
WRU23	650mm	540mm	9mm	169.4	87.3kg/m
WRU26	650mm	540mm	10mm	187.4	96.2kg/m
WRU30-700	700mm	558mm	11mm	217.1	119.3kg/m
WRU32-700	700mm	560mm	12mm	236.2	129.8kg/m
WRU35-700	700mm	562mm	13mm	255.1	140.2kg/m
WRU36-700	700mm	558mm	14mm	284.3	156.2kg/m
WRU39-700	700mm	560mm	15mm	303.8	166.9kg/m
WRU41-700	700mm	562mm	16mm	323.1	177.6kg/m
WRU32	750mm	598mm	11mm	215.9	127.1kg/m
WRU35	750mm	600mm	12mm	234.9	138.3kg/m
WRU38	750mm	602mm	13mm	253.7	149.4kg/m

Z-Shaped Steel Sheet Pile Specifications

Type	Width	Height	Thickness	Sectional Area	Weight Per Pile
WRZ16-635	635mm	379mm	7mm	123.4	61.5kg/m
WRZ18-635	635mm	380mm	8mm	140.6	70.1kg/m
WRZ28-635	635mm	419mm	11mm	209	104.2kg/m
WRZ30-635	635mm	420mm	12mm	227.3	113.3kg/m
WRZ32-635	635mm	421mm	13mm	254.4	122.3kg/m
WRZ12-650	650mm	319mm	7mm	113.2	57.8kg/m
WRZ14-650	650mm	320mm	8mm	128.9	65.8kg/m
WRZ14-700	700mm	419mm	7mm	111.9	61.5kg/m
WRZ16-700	700mm	420mm	8mm	127.5	70kg/m
WRZ22-700	700mm	419mm	9mm	158.6	87.1kg/m
WRZ25-700	700mm	420mm	10mm	175.6	96.5kg/m
WRZ30-700	700mm	449mm	11mm	203.4	111.8kg/m
WRZ32-700	700mm	450mm	12mm	221.3	121.6kg/m
WRZ36-700	700mm	500mm	12mm	227.8	125.2kg/m
WRZ40-700	700mm	501mm	13mm	246.1	135.2kg/m
WRZ44-700	700mm	551mm	13mm	253.2	139.1kg/m
WRZ43-700	700mm	499mm	14mm	274.7	151kg/m
WRZ48-700	700mm	549mm	14mm	282.4	155.2kg/m
WRZ45-700	700mm	500mm	15mm	293.5	161.3kg/m
WRZ51-700	700mm	550mm	15mm	301.7	165.8kg/m
WRZ54-700	700mm	551mm	16mm	320.9	176.3kg/m

L-Shaped Steel Sheet Pile Specifications

Type	Width	Height	Thickness	Weight Per Pile	Weight Per Wall
WRL1.5	700mm	100mm	3mm	21.4kg/m	30.6kg/㎡
WRL2	700mm	150mm	3mm	22.9kg/m	32.7kg/㎡
WRL3	700mm	150mm	4.5mm	35kg/m	50kg/㎡
WRL4	700mm	180mm	5mm	40.4kg/m	57.7kg/㎡
WRL5	700mm	180mm	6.5mm	52.7kg/m	75.3kg/㎡
WRL6	700mm	180mm	7mm	57.1kg/m	81.6kg/㎡

S-Shaped Steel Sheet Pile Specifications

Type	Width	Height	Thickness	Weight Per Pile	Weight Per Wall
WRS4	600mm	260mm	3.5mm	31.2kg/m	41.7kg/㎡
WRS5	600mm	260mm	4.0mm	36.6kg/m	48.8kg/㎡
WRS6	700mm	260mm	5.0mm	45.3kg/m	57.7kg/㎡
WRS8	700mm	320mm	5.5mm	53.0kg/m	70.7kg/㎡
WRS9	700mm	320mm	6.5mm	62.6kg/m	83.4kg/㎡

Common Material Grades for Steel Sheet Piles

Material Systems	Common Material Grades
Chinese National Standard	Q235 / Q235B / Q345 / Q345B / Q390 / Q420P
Japanese Standard	SS400 / SY295 / SY390
European Standard	S270GP / S275GP / S355GP / S390GP / S430GP
American Standard	ASTM A572 Gr.50/55 / ASTM A328 / ASTM A690

Key Product Advantages

Exceptional Structural Strength and Stability

Constructed from high-strength steel with an optimized cross-sectional design, these panels feature high section modulus and moment of inertia, providing excellent resistance to earth pressure, water pressure, and impact loads. They offer outstanding stability in deep excavations and complex soil conditions.

Superior Water-Stopping Performance

A precision-engineered interlocking system forms a continuous barrier. Combined with sealing gaskets, it ensures reliable water containment, making it suitable for applications such as cofferdams, excavation pits, and water control structures.

Fast Construction and Shortened Project Duration

Installed using a vibratory pile driver or static pile press, the system eliminates the need for formwork, curing, and extensive concrete work, significantly reducing construction time and labor costs.

Reusable

Can be extracted and reused multiple times, reducing material waste; minimizes earth excavation and concrete consumption, resulting in less construction waste and meeting green building requirements.

High adaptability

Suitable for soft soil, sandy soil, gravel, and complex underwater conditions; can be used for temporary shoring or as permanent structures such as wharf quays and revetments.

Applications of Steel Sheet Piles

1. Construction Engineering: Deep excavation shoring, retaining walls for basement excavation, urban underground space development, tunnel portal protection, etc.
2. Water Resources and Marine Engineering: River channel improvement, flood control embankments; cofferdams for bridges, ports, and pumping stations; wharf quays, breakwaters, and shoreline protection projects; retaining structures for water treatment facilities.
3. Transportation and Municipal Engineering: Reinforcement of highway and railway subgrades; support for pipeline trenches; emergency reinforcement for landslides and collapses; reinforcement of reservoirs and dams.
4. Emergency Response and Disaster Relief: Flood control and emergency repairs to levees and dams; prevention and control of collapses and debris flows; rapid temporary support at rescue sites.

How to Select the Length of Steel Sheet Piles

The length specifications of steel sheet piles directly influence the types of projects they are suitable for and the construction methods used. They are typically classified into three categories—short, medium, and extra-long—based on engineering geological conditions, load requirements, and construction capabilities.

1. Short steel sheet piles (3–6 meters): Suitable for sites with shallow soil layers and high groundwater levels, such as small basements, utility trenches, or temporary shoring. Installation is straightforward and does not require heavy equipment, but their load-bearing capacity is relatively limited, necessitating appropriate reinforcement measures.
2. Medium-length steel sheet piles (6–12 meters): Widely used in large-scale projects with deep soil layers and low groundwater levels, such as foundation pits for high-rise buildings, bridge piers and abutments, and wharf structures. They offer high load-bearing capacity and can withstand significant loads, but installation requires heavy machinery such as excavators and vibratory hammers.
3. Extra-long steel sheet piles (over 12 meters): Used for permanent or temporary shoring in deep excavations, tunnel portals, and under special geological conditions. Longer lengths can be custom-made according to design requirements; installation is more challenging and requires specialized equipment and an experienced construction team.

When selecting the appropriate type, comprehensive consideration should be given to soil stability, groundwater conditions, bearing capacity requirements, and on-site construction conditions. Construction must strictly adhere to design specifications to ensure structural safety and project efficiency.

FAQ About Steel Sheet Piles

Q1: What is the difference between hot-rolled steel sheet piles and cold-formed steel sheet piles?

A: Hot-rolled steel sheet piles are formed through continuous rolling at high temperatures, offering higher interlock strength, greater bending stiffness, and better watertightness. They are suitable for permanent structures and heavy-load environments. Cold-formed steel sheet piles are produced through roll-forming, resulting in lower production costs and flexible sizing options. They are suitable for temporary shoring and cost-effective projects.

Q2: What are the standard lengths for steel sheet piles?

A: Standard lengths are typically 6m, 9m, 12m, 15m, and 18m. Wanzhi Steel can customize any length according to customer project requirements, with a maximum length of 24m.

Q3: How many times can steel sheet piles be reused?

A: Under normal construction conditions, steel sheet piles can be reused 5–20 times or more. The specific service life depends on construction methods, geological conditions, and maintenance practices.

Q4: How are steel sheet piles protected against corrosion?

A: Wanzhi Steel offers multiple corrosion protection solutions: bare steel surfaces can be coated with epoxy primer or polyurethane topcoat; for marine environments, hot-dip galvanizing (zinc coating ≥350 g/m²) is recommended, or weathering steel/seawater-resistant steel grades (such as ASTM A690) can be selected. The service life of steel sheet piles treated with anti-corrosion measures can reach 15 years or more.

Q5: How do I select the appropriate model of steel sheet pile?

A: Model selection requires comprehensive consideration of engineering geological conditions, excavation depth, load requirements, waterproofing needs, and cost-effectiveness. Generally, the PU600×210 series U-shaped piles are the preferred choice for embankment projects; Z-shaped piles of model PZ26 or higher are recommended for deep excavation shoring; and the economical PI500 straight-web pile can be used for temporary cofferdams.

Q6: What are the minimum order quantity and delivery lead time for WanZhi Steel?

A: The minimum order quantity is 10 tons. The standard delivery lead time is 15–21 days, depending on the specific specifications and quantity of the order. Please feel free to contact us for inquiries.