Starrett 54984 Steel Flat Stock 24x0.75x0.5 in C1018

Product Description

The STARRETT 54984 is a low carbon steel flat bar cut to 24 inches long, 0.75 inches wide, and 0.5 inches thick, produced to AISI Type C1018 material specification. C1018 is a general-purpose mild steel known for consistent machinability, good weldability, and moderate strength, making it a standard choice for fabrication shops, maintenance departments, and machine shops. The bar ships in a single piece per package and weighs 2.55 pounds. Thickness and squareness tolerances are held to plus or minus 0.001 inch, and width tolerance is held to plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch, reflecting the precision expected from ground or cold-drawn flat stock used in close-tolerance applications.

This flat stock is suited for a wide range of fabrication and repair tasks in industrial, commercial, and light manufacturing settings. Typical applications include brackets, spacers, fixture components, frames, gussets, and general structural or mechanical assemblies where C1018 mild steel meets the strength and machinability requirements. Machinists, millwrights, ironworkers, and maintenance technicians are the primary users. The 24-inch length allows for direct use or straightforward cut-to-length operations on a horizontal band saw or cold saw without further material conditioning.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel for consistent machinability and weldability
• Thickness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inch for close-fit applications
• Width tolerance of plus 0.000 to 0.005 inch
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inch from nominal 24 inches
• Square tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inch
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order beyond one unit

Compatibility

Designed as a standard AISI C1018 low carbon steel flat bar suitable for general fabrication, repair, and machining applications where mild steel flat stock of this cross-section is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and welding should be performed by qualified machinists or fabricators using appropriate tooling for mild steel. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding. Edges may be sharp as received; deburr all cut surfaces before handling or assembly. Verify dimensional requirements against finished tolerances before incorporating into precision assemblies.