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BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 vs BS 970 EN1A

Strong Match — 92.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 EN1A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is typically used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; free cutting grade in the as rolled condition (table 2)., while BS 970 EN1A is commonly used for automatic screw machine parts, bolts, studs, shafts. BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN1A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 vs BS 970 EN1A is a 92.2% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 92.2%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07:
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.2%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 BS 970 EN1A
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970:1955
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) <=0.15 0.07-0.15
Mn (%) 0.90-1.30 0.80-1.20
P (%) <=0.070 <=0.070
S (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.30
Si (%) Not specified <=0.10
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 BS 970 EN1A
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥355 MPa (23 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥26%
Condition Not specified As rolled, normalised or bright finished (other than cold rolled or cold drawn), ruling section 4 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; free cutting grade in the as rolled condition (Table 2).
BS 970 EN1A
Automatic screw machine parts, bolts, studs, shafts
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN1A?
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 and BS 970 EN1A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN1A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
No active listings currently.
BS 970 EN1A
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 70–70 mm (2.76–2.76 in)
Length: 4400–5000 mm (173.23–196.85 in)
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BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 EN1A
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 and BS 970 EN1A?
BS 970 EN1A specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 be substituted with BS 970 EN1A?
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 and BS 970 EN1A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN1A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.