Value Collection 1.5X02.0X72 1018 Cold Finished Steel Flat Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 1.5X02.0X72 is a 1018 cold finished steel flat bar measuring 1.5 inches thick, 2 inches wide, and 72 inches long. Cold finishing produces a bar with tighter dimensional tolerances, a smoother surface finish, and improved straightness compared to hot rolled stock. The 1018 low-carbon steel grade offers good machinability, moderate strength, and is well suited to welding, threading, and general fabrication work. At 61.56 pounds per bar, this is a solid, full-length piece intended for structural, maintenance, repair, and fabrication applications across a wide range of trades and industries.

This flat bar is used in general industrial fabrication, structural framing, machine bases, brackets, supports, and custom metalwork projects. Its cold finished surface and consistent cross-section make it straightforward to cut, drill, weld, or machine without additional surface preparation. Metalworkers, maintenance technicians, millwrights, and fabrication shops routinely stock 1018 cold finished flat bar as a versatile raw material for both planned projects and on-demand repair work.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel grade provides good machinability and weldability
• Cold finished process delivers tighter dimensional tolerances and a smoother surface than hot rolled
• Full 72-inch length reduces the need for splicing in longer fabrications
• 1.5 inches x 2 inches cross-section suits moderate structural and support loads
• Single-piece packaging with a minimum order quantity of 1 bar

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1018 cold finished steel flat bar suitable for general fabrication, structural support, and maintenance repair operations where low-carbon steel stock of this cross-section and length is required.

Installation Notes

Handling a 61.56-pound bar requires appropriate lifting technique or mechanical assistance to avoid injury. Cut using a band saw, cold saw, or angle grinder with a metal-rated abrasive wheel. Welding should follow standard procedures for low-carbon steel, with preheat generally not required at this carbon level. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection, gloves, and steel-toed footwear when cutting or handling raw bar stock.