Starrett 54970 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 24x2x0.375 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 54970 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar cut to 24 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 0.375 inches thick. Manufactured to AISI Type C1018 specification, this flat bar delivers consistent mechanical properties suited to layout, fabrication, and general machining work. Tolerances are tightly controlled: length runs plus 0.625 inches, width holds plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches, and both thickness and squareness are held to plus or minus 0.001 inches. At 5.1 pounds per piece, it ships as a single unit and is well suited for trade shop use, toolroom stock, and light structural fabrication.

C1018 low carbon steel flat stock sees routine use in HVAC equipment fabrication, plumbing support structures, electrical enclosure components, and general mechanical assemblies. The tight squareness tolerance makes this bar a practical choice when scribing, drilling, or milling to close tolerances without additional surface prep. Maintenance shops, fabrication houses, and field mechanics keep flat stock like this on hand for brackets, shims, straps, and custom mounting hardware.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel — consistent machinability and weldability
• Tight squareness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision layout work
• Width tolerance held to plus 0.000 to 0.005 inches
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches allows for cut-to-final-length applications
• Single-piece package quantity with no minimum order quantity above one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose low carbon steel flat stock suitable for fabrication, maintenance, and toolroom applications requiring AISI C1018 material specification.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and welding operations on C1018 flat stock should be performed by qualified fabricators or tradespeople using appropriate PPE and properly guarded machinery. Deburr all cut edges before handling or installation in any assembly. When used as structural support hardware in HVAC or plumbing installations, verify that fastener selection and load ratings comply with applicable mechanical codes. Store flat stock horizontally on a flat surface to prevent warping between uses.