Steel Flat Bar

Steel flat bar is a solid rectangular piece of steel that features square edges. Versatile, cost-effective, and high-strength, steel flat bar is used throughout many structures and industries. Competitive Metals is your top steel flat bar distributor. We offer both hot-rolled and cold-rolled options to match the demands and rigors of your planned assembly and can process your order to your exact specifications through our custom services.
In addition to our vast inventory of high-quality steel flat bar and other steel products, Competitive Metals offers delivery throughout Southern California and shipping nationwide. Contact us to learn more about what we can do for you and your project or start your order today!

Hot Rolled Flat Bar vs. Cold Rolled Flat Bar

Competitive Metals stocks both hot rolled and cold rolled flat bar. The best choice for your planned use or assembly will depend on your unique specifications and goals.

Characteristics & Uses for Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar

Hot rolled flat bar is a great general-purpose material that can be used for just about anything. It features a scaly surface and is less hard than cold rolled flat bar. It is easy to weld, machine, and can be heat treated to harden the material further. Other characteristics include:

36 KSI minimum yield strength
Certified to ASTM A36 and ASME SA36
Milled in the United States
Available in thicknesses ranging from 1/8" up to 1". Sizes thicker than 1" can be special ordered.
Standard in 20’ lengths but can be purchased by the foot up to 10’

Hot rolled steel flat bar is used throughout a variety of applications, such as building gates, fences, handrails, landscaping reinforcement, brackets, tabs, structural integrity, structure framing, and many other assemblies.

Features & Purposes of Cold Rolled Steel Flat Bar

Cold rolled flat bar is a 1018 steel alloy that has superior machining properties. In addition to its enhanced machinability, cold rolled flat bar is excellent for welding and fabricating. It offers tighter tolerances, a smoother surface finish, and closer dimensional accuracy compared to hot rolled steel flat bar as well as other advantageous features:

Harder and stiffer alloy than hot rolled flat bar
Extreme durability and high strength
Available in thicknesses ranging from 1/8" up to 2". Sizes thicker than 2" can be special ordered.
Standard in 12' lengths but can be purchased by the foor up to 6'.

Typical applications of cold rolled steel flat bars include general fabrication, shafting, axles, dowels, spindles, and more.

Competitive Metals is Your #1 USA Steel Flat Bar Distributor in Southern California and Beyond

When you need high-performance metal products for great prices, you need Competitive Metals. In addition to our steel products, we offer a range of standard inventory made from aluminum, Chromoly, stainless steel, and galvanized steel. If you're in need of a size or material you don't see listed, we also specialize in sourcing specialty items for unique specifications.
Contact us to learn more about how we can support your project through our vast inventory and uncompromising service. Request a quote for pricing information and timeline estimates specific to your order