A head suspension load beam having a longitudinal axis, first and second edges, and first and second opposite side surfaces. The load beam includes a central rail structure extending along at least a part of the longitudinal axis. The load beam also includes a first elongated partially etched portion in the first side surface of the load beam extending along a substantially entire length of the first edge of the load beam, as well as a second elongated partially etched portion in the first side surface of the load beam extending along a substantially entire length of the second edge of the load beam.