Value Collection .50X02.5X36 1018 Cold Finished Steel Bar

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION .50X02.5X36 is a 1018 grade cold finished steel flat bar measuring 0.5 inches thick, 2.5 inches wide, and 36 inches long. Cold finishing produces tighter dimensional tolerances, a smoother surface finish, and improved machinability compared to hot rolled bar stock. The result is a bar with consistent geometry that holds predictable tolerances through sawing, drilling, tapping, and milling operations. At 12.89 pounds, this single-piece bar is well suited for bench stock in fabrication shops, maintenance departments, and machine shops where 1018 mild steel is a go-to material for brackets, spacers, shafts, keys, and structural weldments.

This flat bar is used across general manufacturing, HVAC equipment fabrication, plumbing and mechanical system support structures, and light structural applications. Its 1018 composition offers good weldability and moderate strength, making it appropriate for fabricated brackets, frames, mounting plates, and repair stock. Trades that regularly work with steel components such as pipefitters, millwrights, HVAC sheet metal fabricators, and maintenance machinists will find this bar useful as ready-to-cut stock. It is sold as a single 36-inch length.

Key Features

• 1018 mild steel composition provides reliable weldability and consistent machinability
• Cold finished process delivers tighter dimensional tolerances and smoother surface than hot rolled alternatives
• 0.5 inch thickness by 2.5 inch width flat bar profile suits bracket, plate, and key stock applications
• 36-inch length (3 feet) ships as a single piece for immediate use or cut-to-length work
• 12.89-pound bar weight consistent with expected density for this cross-section and grade

Compatibility

Designed as general-purpose 1018 cold finished steel flat bar stock suitable for fabrication, repair, and maintenance applications where mild steel with tight dimensional tolerances is required.

Installation Notes

Cutting, welding, and machining of steel bar stock should be performed by qualified fabricators or trade professionals using appropriate personal protective equipment including eye and face protection. Secure the bar in a vise or fixture before sawing or drilling to prevent movement. When welding 1018 steel, follow applicable AWS and shop safety procedures and ensure adequate ventilation. Deburr all cut edges before handling or assembly.