Value Collection .25X02.0X36 1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION .25X02.0X36 is a 1018 cold finished steel flat bar measuring 0.25 inches thick, 2 inches wide, and 36 inches long. Cold finishing produces tighter dimensional tolerances, a smoother surface, and improved machinability compared to hot rolled bar stock. The 1018 grade is a low-carbon steel known for consistent hardness and good weldability, making it a reliable choice for structural fabrication, brackets, supports, and general machining work. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians across industrial and commercial trades routinely work with this material. At 5.16 pounds per bar, it handles and positions easily during layout and cutting operations.

This flat bar suits a wide range of light structural and fabrication applications including frame components, mounting plates, spacers, strap supports, and repair stock. The 36-inch length provides a convenient workable section for most bench and shop applications without further resawing. It is equally at home in HVAC equipment fabrication shops, plumbing rough-in support work, electrical panel support structures, and general industrial maintenance environments where a reliable, consistently dimensioned steel bar is needed.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel grade for consistent machinability and good weldability
• Cold finished process delivers tighter dimensional tolerances and smoother surface finish than hot rolled alternatives
• 0.25 inches thick by 2 inches wide cross section suits flat bar and strap applications
• 36-inch length provides a practical single-piece working section
• 5.16 pounds per bar for easy single-operator handling

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose cold finished flat bar suitable for structural fabrication, machining, and maintenance repair applications across trade and industrial settings.

Installation Notes

Cutting and drilling should be performed with appropriate metalworking tools including band saws, cold saws, or angle grinders with metal-rated blades. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and cut-resistant gloves when handling and cutting steel bar stock. Deburr all cut edges before fitting to avoid sharp-edge hazards during installation. Welding should follow applicable AWS or shop-specific procedures for 1018 low-carbon steel.