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BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 vs SAE J404 8617

Strong Match — 93.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and SAE J404 8617 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 is typically used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)., while SAE J404 8617 is commonly used for case hardened gears, cams, light duty shafts. BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J404 8617 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 vs SAE J404 8617 is a 93.9% 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 93.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 11169 (Part 1) 10Ni5Cr4 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 SAE J404 8617
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 SAE J404:2009
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.20 0.15-0.20
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 0.40-0.60
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
Ni (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
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) 805A17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
SAE J404 8617
Case hardened gears, cams, light duty shafts
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 Be Substituted With SAE J404 8617?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 and SAE J404 8617 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8617 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 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) 805A17
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SAE J404 8617
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5100–5900 mm (200.79–232.28 in)
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BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17
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SAE J404 8617
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 and SAE J404 8617?
SAE J404 8617 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 be substituted with SAE J404 8617?
BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 and SAE J404 8617 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8617 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 805A17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.