Hot Rolled Flat Bar Birmingham
At Harris Steels, based near Birmingham in Halesowen, we supply high-quality hot rolled flat bars near Birmingham. Also known as long products, re-rolled, or merchant bar, these low-carbon, cost-effective steel sections are used across construction, fabrication, engineering, and manufacturing projects. With a maximum carbon content of 0.22% and a minimum yield of 275 N/mm², our hot rolled flat bars are easy to form, machine, and fabricate without specialist tools or heat treatments. They are a versatile choice for both small workshops and larger industrial applications.
Surface Finish and Protection
We supply each hot rolled flat bar in its natural blue-grey finish in the as rolled (AR) state. Surface scale can be removed by pickling and oiling (P&O), shot blasting, or other abrasive methods. The scale also provides limited corrosion resistance during mild conditions, though condensation may cause some rust discolouration.
Production Process
Hot rolled flat bars near Birmingham are produced to strict specifications. Billets or blooms are heated to approximately 1200°C before passing through roughing, intermediate, and finishing rollers. This process extends the material, reduces cross-sectional area, and forms the required section and dimensions. The cooling rate after finishing—around 900°C—is crucial to the steel’s mechanical properties and performance.