STEEL
Flat Bar
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Description
Steel flat bar, a versatile and widely used form of steel, is characterized by its flat, rectangular shape with precise dimensions in width and thickness. It is typically produced by hot rolling steel ingots or billets and is available in various grades, finishes, and lengths to suit different applications.
Uses
Steel flat bar's versatility, strength, and availability make it a favored choice across various industries and applications, from construction to art, offering reliable performance and durability in a wide range of contexts.
- Construction and Fabrication: Steel flat bar is extensively used in construction projects and fabrication processes for structural support, bracing, and framing due to its strength and versatility.
- Manufacturing: In manufacturing industries, steel flat bar is employed in machinery and equipment fabrication for its rigidity and ease of machining, making it suitable for brackets, supports, and base plates.
- Automotive and Transportation: Steel flat bar finds applications in the automotive sector for the fabrication of chassis components, brackets, and supports due to its strength-to-weight ratio and durability.
- Machinery and Equipment: It is used in the production of machinery and equipment such as conveyors, lifts, and material handling systems, where its strength and versatility are essential.
- Furniture Manufacturing: Steel flat bar is utilized in the manufacturing of furniture, particularly in metal-framed furniture pieces such as tables, shelves, and bed frames, for its structural integrity and modern aesthetic.
- Agricultural Equipment: In the agricultural sector, steel flat bar is employed in the fabrication of various equipment components such as plow blades, brackets, and frames, due to its durability and resistance to wear and tear.
- DIY and Home Improvement: Steel flat bar is a popular material choice for DIY projects and home improvement tasks such as shelving brackets, supports, and reinforcement due to its availability, affordability, and ease of workability.
Mechanical Properties
Highly ductile and malleable, easily welded, high level of toughness.
Physical Properties
The ability to withstand high temperatures, can be magnetized, highly reflective.
Did You Know?
Steel has an average density of roughly 7,850 kg
Configure Specifications
1. Select Grade
A1008-1010 CR
A500/A513
1018
A36
A53
4140/4142
4150RS
A606/A588A
12L14
AR 400
AR 500
C1144 ( Stressproof )
1045
1095
1117
1215
4130
4140
4142
4145
4150
4330
4340
8620
A514
A516
A572
A588
A653
A656
A992
G90
Cold Rolled. Soft enough to bend flat on itself in any direction without cracking, ductile enough for shallow drawing.
2. Dimensions
12" – 144"
3. Quantity
Estimated Weight (per piece)
3.8286 lbs
Price / Item
Market Price
Total (1 piece × 3.83 lbs)
Market Price
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