Value Collection .375X.625X72 1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION .375X.625X72 is a 1018 cold finished steel flat bar measuring 0.375 inches thick, 0.625 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 alloy offers good machinability, weldability, and moderate strength, making it a practical choice for fabrication, repair, and light structural work. At 4.81 pounds per bar, this piece is easy to handle on a job site or in a shop. Machinists, millwrights, fabricators, and maintenance trades commonly use this stock for custom brackets, shims, guides, and general-purpose metalwork.

This flat bar is suited for light fabrication and repair applications across commercial and industrial maintenance environments. Its compact cross-section makes it useful for tasks requiring a narrow, flat steel section such as strap fabrication, slide rails, reinforcement tabs, and spacer stock. The 72-inch length provides a full 6-foot working piece that can be cut to required lengths on site. Trades working in HVAC equipment fabrication, plumbing support structures, and electrical enclosure work frequently use cold finished flat bar stock of this profile.

Key Features

• 1018 low-carbon steel alloy — good machinability and weldability
• Cold finished process delivers tighter tolerances and smoother surface than hot rolled
• 0.375 inches thick by 0.625 inches wide cross-section for narrow flat applications
• Full 72-inch (6-foot) length for maximum cut flexibility
• 4.81 pounds per bar — easy single-person handling

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 1018 cold finished steel flat bar suitable for fabrication, maintenance, and repair applications across trade and industrial settings.

Installation Notes

Cutting should be performed with appropriate metalworking tools such as a band saw, cold saw, or angle grinder with a metal cutoff wheel. Use personal protective equipment including eye protection and gloves when cutting or grinding. Deburr all cut edges before handling or installing in assemblies. Welding this 1018 alloy is straightforward with common MIG or stick processes; follow applicable AWS guidelines for filler selection.