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

Strong Match — 88.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 EN1A Leaded (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 Leaded is commonly used for high speed automatic machining, precision parts. BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN1A Leaded is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 vs BS 970 EN1A Leaded is a 88.4% 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 88.4%.

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
88.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 BS 970 EN1A Leaded
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 Not specified
S (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20–0.30
Pb (%) Not specified 0.15–0.35
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 Leaded
Tensile Strength Not specified 380–490 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥20%
Hardness Not specified ≤152 HB
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 Leaded
High speed automatic machining, precision parts
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN1A Leaded?
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 and BS 970 EN1A Leaded overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN1A Leaded 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 Leaded
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 30–30 mm (1.18–1.18 in)
Length: 2700–3800 mm (106.3–149.61 in)
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BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
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BS 970 EN1A Leaded
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 and BS 970 EN1A Leaded?
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 specifies P which is not specified for BS 970 EN1A Leaded. BS 970 EN1A Leaded specifies Pb which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 be substituted with BS 970 EN1A Leaded?
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 and BS 970 EN1A Leaded overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN1A Leaded 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.