Starrett 54885 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 24x1-1/2x3/32 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 54885 is a Type C1010 low carbon steel flat stock bar cut to 24 inches long, 1-1/2 inches wide, and 3/32 inches thick. It ships as a single piece and is used by machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians as raw stock for shims, brackets, spacers, keys, and general metalworking applications. The C1010 specification designates a low carbon steel grade that offers good weldability and machinability without the brittleness associated with higher carbon alloys. Tolerances are held tight from the factory, making this stock suitable for precision layout and close-tolerance fabrication work.

This flat stock is appropriate for light industrial, commercial, and job shop environments. It is commonly used as base material for custom brackets, wear strips, and structural spacers in mechanical assemblies. Fabricators working in HVAC equipment manufacturing, plumbing rough-in, and general mechanical contracting will find this bar stock useful as a cut-to-fit raw material. The piece is sold individually and is ready to cut, drill, or weld without further surface prep in most shop applications.

Key Features

• Type C1010 low carbon steel — good weldability and machinability
• Factory-controlled thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Width tolerance held to plus 0.000 to plus 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches from nominal 24 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Sold as a single piece with no minimum order beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as general-purpose flat bar stock for machining, fabrication, and maintenance applications where Type C1010 low carbon steel stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, or welding this stock should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate personal protective equipment. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or fixture before cutting to prevent movement. When welding, follow standard procedures for low carbon steel including preheat requirements if material thickness or ambient temperature demands it. Deburr all cut edges before handling or final assembly.