Value Collection .188X01.25X72 1018 Steel Flat Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION .188X01.25X72 is a 1018 cold finished steel flat bar measuring 0.188 inches thick, 1.25 inches wide, and 72 inches long. Cold finishing produces a smooth, clean surface with tighter dimensional tolerances than hot rolled stock, making this bar well suited for machining, fabrication, and structural applications where surface quality and close tolerances matter. At 4.82 pounds per bar, it is easy to handle on the bench or in the field. Machinists, welders, fabricators, and maintenance trades routinely work with 1018 cold finished stock for brackets, supports, shims, and custom parts.

This flat bar is used across a wide range of light fabrication and maintenance applications in residential and commercial settings. Common uses include HVAC equipment supports and mounting brackets, plumbing hangers, electrical enclosure fabrication, general structural repairs, and custom shop work. The 72-inch length allows a single bar to be cut to multiple piece lengths with minimal waste. Each unit ships as a single bar with a package quantity of one.

Key Features

• 1018 cold finished steel for consistent surface finish and tight dimensional tolerances
• 0.188 inches thick by 1.25 inches wide cross section suits light to medium structural and fabrication work
• 72-inch overall length provides flexibility for multiple cut pieces from a single bar
• Cold finished process improves machinability and weldability compared to hot rolled equivalents
• Single-bar packaging minimizes waste when only one piece is needed

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 1018 cold finished steel flat bar suitable for use in fabrication, maintenance, and repair applications across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general industrial trades.

Installation Notes

Cutting should be performed with appropriate metal cutting tools such as a cold saw, band saw, or angle grinder with a metal cutoff wheel. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding. When welding, follow standard MIG or TIG procedures appropriate for low-carbon steel. Deburr all cut edges before installation in any application where personnel contact or close-tolerance fit is required.