Starrett 54874 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock Type C1010

Product Description

The STARRETT 54874 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar made to Type C1010 material specification. It measures 24 inches long, 3-1/2 inches wide, and 1/16 inch thick, and weighs approximately 1.7 pounds. Manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances, it is suited for layout, fabrication, shimming, and general machining applications. Machinists, fabricators, and tool and die trades use this flat stock when a consistent, low-carbon steel bar is required for weldability and formability. The controlled thickness and width tolerances make it appropriate where dimensional accuracy matters at the raw material stage.

This flat stock is used across job shops, maintenance facilities, and production environments wherever a reliable, machinable low carbon steel bar stock is needed. Typical applications include making shims, fixtures, brackets, guides, and structural repair stock. The 24-inch length accommodates most bench and machine operations without requiring immediate cutting. The 1/16-inch thickness suits thin-section fabrication work where heavier flat bar would not be appropriate.

Key Features

• Type C1010 low carbon steel for good weldability and machinability
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to plus 0.005 inches for consistent sizing
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches allowing for face cuts to final length
• 1/16-inch nominal thickness suits shim, bracket, and thin-section fabrication work
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order quantity beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose low carbon steel flat stock suitable for machining, welding, and fabrication applications where Type C1010 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

This flat stock is a raw material and is cut, drilled, ground, or welded to fit the application. Standard metalworking practices apply: use appropriate personal protective equipment when cutting or grinding, deburr all edges after machining, and verify final dimensions with calibrated measuring tools before fitting. When welding, follow applicable AWS guidelines for low carbon steel. No heat treat or special surface prep is required for most general fabrication uses.