Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar - 2 Inch X 1/2 Inch
| Weight | 3.400000 |
|---|---|
| bobco_dimensions_width | 2 |
| bobco_dimensions_length | 240 |
| bobco_thickness | 0.5 |
| price_21to50 | 0 |
| price_11to20 | 0 |
| price_6to10 | 0 |
| addon_charges_fraction | 2 |
| addon_charges_percentage | 20 |
| addon_charges_simple | 10 |
| MAX LENGTHS | 20 |
| FULL LENGTH PRICE | 79.56 |
| Thickness | 0.5 |
| Dimension Length | 240.000000 |
| Dimension Width | 2.000000 |
| Dimension Height | 0.500000 |
Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar - 2 Inch X 1/2 Inch
This 2" x 1/2" A36 Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar is a structural carbon steel ideal for general fabrication. Conforming to ASTM A36, it provides a minimum yield strength of 36,000 PSI with excellent formability and weldability for frames, braces, and supports. In stock Los Angeles.
- A36 Carbon Steel Construction
- ASTM A36 Certified
- 58,000-80,000 PSI Tensile Strength
- Excellent Weldability
Produced at elevated temperatures, A36 hot rolled flat bar has a scaly, blue-grey mill finish and slightly rounded edges. This process results in a cost-effective structural material with excellent weldability and formability. It conforms to ASTM A36 standards for carbon structural steel, ensuring reliable performance with a minimum yield strength of 36,000 PSI.
As a medium-width bar, this 2" x 1/2" size is ideal for structural bracing, machine ways, wear strips, and base plates. Its substantial thickness provides strength for equipment frames, trailer components, and industrial maintenance repairs where durability is a primary requirement.
Specifications
- Material: A36 Carbon Steel
- Standards: ASTM A36
- Strength/Tensile: 58,000-80,000 PSI
- Dimensions: 2" Width x 1/2" Thickness x 240" Length
- Finish: Hot Rolled (Mill Finish)
- Certifications: MTR Available
Applications
- Structural Fabrication: Brackets, gussets, and support braces - Excellent strength and weldability for building frames.
- Machinery & Equipment: Base plates and mounting pads - Good compressive strength and easy to drill for securing machinery.
- Transportation: Trailer frame cross-members and supports - High durability and cost-effective for heavy-duty applications.
- General Repair: Reinforcement sections and wear strips - Easily cut and welded for industrial maintenance tasks.
Target Users
Fabricators, welders, and maintenance technicians rely on A36 Flat Bar for its strength and versatility in construction and industrial projects throughout the Los Angeles area.
Finish Options
This product comes standard with a hot rolled mill finish, characterized by a scaly, blue-grey surface. This finish must be removed by grinding or sandblasting before painting or coating. Left unfinished, it will rust. For a smoother, more dimensionally precise finish, consider Cold Rolled Flat Bar. Contact our Los Angeles sales team for custom finish inquiries.
How to Measure
Flat bar is measured by its Width (A) and its Thickness (B). This bar has a 2-inch width and a 1/2-inch thickness.
Example: To order this Flat Bar, specify "Hot Rolled Flat Bar, 2 inch by 1/2 inch".
Order Checklist
- Product name and required dimensions (2" x 1/2")
- Material specification and quantity
- Confirm grade (A36) meets requirements
- Surface finish requirements (Hot Rolled Mill Finish)
- Certifications required (Mill Test Report)
- Special handling or delivery requirements
Quick Facts
- Product
- Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar - 2 Inch X 1/2 Inch
- Material
- A36 Carbon Steel
- Standards
- ASTM A36
- Key Properties
- 58,000-80,000 PSI tensile, excellent weldability, good formability
- Primary Applications
- Structural bracing, machine ways, base plates
- Location
- Los Angeles warehouse - Same-day pickup available
Available Sizes
We stock A36 Hot Rolled Flat Bar in widths from 1/2" to 12", thicknesses from 1/8" to 2", and standard lengths of 20 feet. This 2" x 1/2" size is available for immediate pickup in Los Angeles.
Custom cutting services available.
Contact for Sizing


