Value Collection 1.0X02.0X12 1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 1.0X02.0X12 is a 1018 grade cold finished steel flat bar measuring 1 inch thick, 2 inches wide, and 12 inches long. Cold finishing produces a smooth, clean surface with tighter dimensional tolerances than hot rolled stock, making it well suited for machined parts, brackets, shims, and structural supports where surface quality and accuracy matter. At 6.99 pounds, this bar provides solid mass in a manageable one-foot length. It is a general-purpose bar stocked in single-piece quantities, appropriate for fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and trade contractors who need a reliable mild steel blank without minimum quantity commitments.

This bar is used across mechanical, industrial, and light structural applications. Common uses include custom brackets, fixture plates, spacers, weld-on tabs, and machine bases. The 1018 specification indicates a low-carbon mild steel chemistry that machines, drills, and welds without special preheat or post-weld treatment under most standard conditions. It is appropriate for both one-off fabrication tasks and short-run production work. Tradespeople in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general construction often use cold finished flat bar as raw stock for field-fabricated hardware and supports.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel chemistry — machines, welds, and drills readily
• Cold finished surface — tighter tolerances and smoother finish than hot rolled bar
• 1 inch thick by 2 inches wide cross-section for solid structural capacity
• 12 inches (1 foot) length — compact size, sold in single-piece quantity
• 6.99 pounds per piece — manageable weight for bench and field work

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose cold finished mild steel flat bar suitable for fabrication, maintenance, and light structural applications where 1018-grade low-carbon steel stock is specified.

Installation Notes

Cutting, drilling, and welding of cold finished steel bar should be performed by qualified fabricators or tradespeople using appropriate personal protective equipment. Secure the workpiece properly before machining or cutting operations. Follow applicable facility safety standards and local codes when welding or flame-cutting. Deburr all cut edges before handling or installing fabricated components.