Starrett 54986 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 24x1-1/4x1/2 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 54986 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar made to AISI Type C1018 material specification. It measures 24 inches long, 1-1/4 inches wide, and 1/2 inch thick, and weighs 4.24 pounds. C1018 is a mild, low carbon steel widely used in general fabrication, maintenance, and machine shop work where moderate strength and good machinability are required. This flat stock is held to tight dimensional tolerances, making it suitable for layout work, fixture building, tooling plates, and structural fabrication tasks performed by machinists, millwrights, pipefitters, and general trade fabricators.

This flat stock is used in light structural fabrication, tooling, brackets, supports, and general metalworking applications across industrial, commercial, and residential maintenance environments. Its low carbon content makes it easy to cut, drill, weld, and machine with standard shop equipment. The 24-inch length is a common stock length for bench and shop use, suitable for cutting to size on a bandsaw or cold saw without additional material handling equipment.

Key Features

• AISI Type C1018 low carbon steel for good machinability and weldability
• Tight thickness and squareness tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inches for precision fitment
• Width tolerance held to plus 0.000 to plus 0.005 inches
• Length tolerance of plus 0.625 inches from nominal 24-inch length
• Weighs 4.24 pounds, suitable for single-person bench handling
• UNSPSC Code 31231200 for procurement classification

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose low carbon steel flat stock bar for use in fabrication, maintenance, and machine shop applications where AISI C1018 material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Cut, drill, and machine using standard metalworking equipment appropriate for low carbon mild steel. Always wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding. Deburr all cut edges before handling or fitting into assemblies. Consult applicable facility safety codes and welding standards when incorporating this stock into structural or load-bearing applications.