Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar - 1-1/2 Inch X 5/16 Inch
A36 Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar - 1-1/2" x 5/16"
This 1-1/2" x 5/16" A36 Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar is a structural carbon steel with excellent weldability and formability. Certified to ASTM A36 standards, it provides a minimum yield strength of 36,000 PSI, ideal for structural supports, brackets, and general fabrication. In stock Los Angeles.
- A36 Carbon Steel Construction
- ASTM A36 Certified
- 58,000-80,000 PSI Tensile Strength
- Excellent Weldability and Formability
A36 hot rolled steel flat bar is formed at elevated temperatures, resulting in a product with a distinctive scaly, blue-grey finish and slightly rounded edges. This process makes it cost-effective and easy to work. Conforming to ASTM A36, it offers reliable structural performance with 36,000 PSI yield strength and is easily welded using all common methods.
As a medium-sized bar, this 1-1/2" width is highly versatile for structural bracing, machine ways, wear strips for heavy equipment, and frame components where a balance of strength and moderate weight is required. It's easily drilled and punched for bolted connections in construction and industrial repair.
Specifications
- Material: A36 Hot Rolled Steel
- Standards: ASTM A36
- Strength/Tensile: 58,000-80,000 PSI
- Dimensions: 1-1/2" Width x 5/16" Thickness x 240" Length
- Finish: Hot Rolled (Mill Finish)
- Certifications: Mill Test Report (MTR) Available
Applications
- Structural Framing: Brackets, gussets, and support braces - Excellent strength for its size.
- General Fabrication: Base plates for machinery and columns - Good compressive strength and easy to drill.
- Transportation: Trailer frame crossmembers and chassis components - High durability and resistance to deformation.
- Agricultural Equipment: Implement frames and hitches - Withstands rough use and is simple to repair.
Target Users
Fabricators, welders, and construction crews rely on A36 flat bar for its strength and versatility in structural applications throughout the Los Angeles area.
Finish Options
This product comes standard with a hot rolled (mill) finish, characterized by a dark, scaly surface. This scale can be removed by grinding, sandblasting, or pickling before painting or coating. Left unfinished, it will rust. Contact our Los Angeles sales team for custom finish inquiries.
How to Measure
Flat bar is measured by its Width (A) and Thickness (B). Use a tape measure or calipers for accuracy.
Example: To order this flat bar, specify "A36 Hot Rolled Flat Bar, 1-1/2" x 5/16" x 20 ft".
Order Checklist
- Product name and required dimensions (1-1/2" x 5/16")
- Material specification and quantity
- Confirm grade (A36) meets requirements
- Surface finish requirements (Hot Rolled)
- Certifications required (Mill Test Report)
- Special handling or delivery requirements
Quick Facts
- Product
- Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar - 1-1/2 Inch X 5/16 Inch
- Material
- A36 Hot Rolled Steel
- Standards
- ASTM A36
- Key Properties
- 58,000-80,000 PSI tensile, Excellent Weldability, Good Formability
- Primary Applications
- Structural Bracing, Base Plates, Equipment Frames
- Location
- Los Angeles warehouse - Same-day pickup available
Available Sizes
We stock Hot Rolled Flat Bar in widths from 1/2" to 12" and thicknesses from 1/8" to 2". This 1-1/2" x 5/16" size is available for immediate pickup in Los Angeles.
Custom cutting services available.
Contact for Sizing