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BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 vs SAE J404 5115

Strong Match — 91% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and SAE J404 5115 (SAE J404:2000) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 is typically used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)., while SAE J404 5115 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope. BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J404 5115 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 vs SAE J404 5115 is a 91% 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 91%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 SAE J404 5115
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 SAE J404:2000
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.14-0.19 0.13-0.18
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
Cr (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
Si (%) 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.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
SAE J404 5115
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 Be Substituted With SAE J404 5115?
BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 and SAE J404 5115 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 5115 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 and SAE J404 5115?
SAE J404 5115 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 be substituted with SAE J404 5115?
BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 and SAE J404 5115 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 5115 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 527A17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.