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BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 vs SAE J403 1132

Close Alternative — 79.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and SAE J403 1132 (SAE J403:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6., while SAE J403 1132 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J403 1132 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 vs SAE J403 1132 is a 79.5% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 79.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36:
SAE J403 1117 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
79.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 SAE J403 1132
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 SAE J403:2014
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.32-0.40 0.27-0.34
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.35-1.65
Si (%) <=0.25 Not specified
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.030
S (%) 0.12-0.20 0.08-0.13
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
SAE J403 1132
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1132?
BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 and SAE J403 1132 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 and SAE J403 1132?
BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1132.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 be substituted with SAE J403 1132?
BS 970 (Part 1) 216M36 and SAE J403 1132 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.