Brass Flat Bar

Brass bars are commonly used across many industries, with flat bar being a versatile shape within this family of metal products. The unique shape of a flat bar makes it ideal for many situations, including use as structural and functional elements as well as decorative features.

As a leading polished brass supplier, Polished Metals produces high-quality brass flat bars for use across industries including architecture, construction and engineering, elevators and escalators, and more. Our company has decades of industry experience and a 50,000-square-foot in-house facility that enables us to process high-volume orders with precision, quality, and efficiency. Reach out to us for a quote today!

a collection of brass metal bars including flat, square, and round

About Brass Flat Bars

Flat bars are solid, extruded metal products that are long and feature a rectangular cross-section. They must have consistent width and thickness throughout the product.

While metal bars come in a variety of shapes, with round and square bars probably the most common, flat bars are also a frequently used product across many industries.

At Polished Metals, our wide variety of metal finishing equipment and broad inventory of brass enables us to process brass flat bar products to a wide range of specifications and finishes. No matter your needs, we can deliver materials that meet your exact requirements.

Industry Use Cases

Both mirror polished and satin finish brass flat bar products have varied uses. While primarily structural or functional in nature, flat bars may also be used as decorative elements within architecture or metal interior design projects. Here are some common examples of industries that rely on flat brass bars.

Architecture and Design

You can frequently see flat bars used as detailing within architecture and design projects. This includes usage as window frames, trim, safety railings, and even purely decorative metal strips, depending on the project.

Construction and Engineering

While brass is not always the first choice for structural use, it can be ideal depending on the demands of construction and engineering projects. For example, brass flat bar may be used for structural supports that are visible, as they offer both strength and aesthetics. On the other hand, brass’s corrosion resistance makes it an ideal choice for marine or other highly corrosive environments.

Elevators and Escalators

Flat bars are very common within elevators and escalators, as they are commonly used as the framework for elevator cabs, safety features such as railings, trim along elevator doors, and much more.

Why Brass Flat Bars?

Polished brass is a unique metal in the industry, offering striking beauty alongside impressive practical qualities—an ideal balance of aesthetics and performance. The yellow appearance of brass emulates gold and communicates elegance, while its properties such as high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and strength make this metal highly functional.

Overall, while brass flat bars may not be as common as stainless steel, the unique properties of brass can make this the only choice for the demands or artistic vision of certain projects.

Top Choice for Finished Brass Products

Polished Metals is a worldwide leader in metal finishing. We have a broad inventory of metal products, including high-quality brass products from flat bars to sheet metal, pipes, and much more.

No matter what your project requires, our team is prepared to meet your needs with superior quality and top-notch customer service. If you have questions about our flat bar offerings or have custom metal finishing needs, please reach out to us.

Testimonials

“Plain and simple, we could not do what we do nearly as well without the consistent quality and support that we get from the entire team at Polished Metals Ltd. Your metal is top-notch, and the service that we get from David and Mary is even better! Our team has always enjoyed working with you guys, and we look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.”
Architecture and Design

“I have worked with Polished Metals periodically throughout my 18 year carrier in the custom metal fabrication industry. They have been a consistent, reliable vendor for me both in regards to informational needs and as a product supplier. Quotes are often required to be turned around by me very quickly and Bob Gunther at Polished Metals sends me pricing and lead-times extremely fast. Our product arrives when we are told it will and if there are any delays (which does not happen often) we are informed ahead of time, which is appreciated. Product arrives undamaged and is of good quality 99% of the time and when there is an issue with damage or defects Polished Metals responds quickly and makes things right quickly. I highly suggest using Polished Metals for your quality metal needs.”
Architecture and Design

“Mary, It has been a pleasure working with you over several years. A fabricator is only as good as his suppliers, that is why we worked with you. You are one of the best in the industry.”
Architecture and Design

“When it comes to metal companies there are loads of companies that talk a good game, but Jay Isherwood from Polished Metals helps you make it happen. Polished Metals has offered us a great service with unparalleled consistency and amazing quality control. He has given us the confidence we needed to make an accurate timetable with our clients and each time, delivered as promised. Looking forward to the next project and working together again, thank you.”
Architecture and Design

“Our company produces and installs complex high-end projects in New York City. Procuring the materials for projects like the Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards can be extremely involved. Polished Metals exceeded our requirements for all our architectural metal needs on this and many other demanding NYC projects. Over the years they have provided everything from raw material to complex fabricated components for our installations. The key to our relationship has been outstanding communication and trust. As anyone in the construction industry knows things can change in an instant, how a company responds to those changes is critical. Mary and the whole team at Polished Metals have shown that they not only respond but have come through for us time and again.”
Architecture and Design

“Working with Polished Metals is always a pleasurable and exceptionally professional experience. Their range of capability is nearly limitless and in the fabrication industry they are extremely helpful in making sure a top quality product is delivered every single time. The sales team is nothing short of professional, they are very knowledgeable of the industry and they deliver top shelf service every time. Material range is everything we could need and they are surely a top choice when it comes to purchasing material for a project, large or small. If you want a top quality product and an enjoyable experience in receiving it, choose Polished Metals!”
Architecture and Design

“Polished Metals has been a Preferred Vendor of ours for over a decade. Our corporate philosophy dictates that we have Alternate or Secondary Supplier for all product, with the exception of #8 Mirror Polished Stainless Steel. We’ve tried to qualify other suppliers to no avail, as none of them can compete in any of the critical categories. The Customer Support provided by Bob Gunther cannot be replicated, pricing is fair, delivery is always on-time and quality is fantastic. As the Corporate Purchasing Manager for the last 7 years, not once have I had a negative experience with Polished Metals. I can’t say enough good things about them.”
Architecture and Design